Number of Job Openings Available:

1

Date Posted:

October 16, 2024

Department:

70007905 Community Pharmacy Westhealth

Shift:

Day/Evening (United States of America)

Shift Length:

8 hour shift

Hours Per Week:

40

Union Contract:

Non-Union

Weekend Rotation:

Every 4th

Job Summary:

Allina Health is a not-for-profit health system that cares for individuals, families and communities throughout Minnesota and western Wisconsin. If you value putting patients first, consider a career at Allina Health. Our mission is to provide exceptional care as we prevent illness, restore health and provide comfort to all who entrust us with their care. This includes you and your loved ones. We are committed to providing whole person care, investing in your well-being, and enriching your career.

Key Position Details:

• 1.0 FTE
• 8-hour, day / evening shifts
• Every 4th weekend rotation
• Position will support the WestHealth pharmacy in Plymouth and the retail pharmacy at Mercy in Coon Rapids

Job Description:

Provides optimal pharmaceutical care for patients and oversees drug distribution systems.

Principle Responsibilities

• Reviews medications.
  • Ensures safe, timely and cost-effective utilization of medications.
  • Provides clinical/information services to patients and medical staff.
  • Reviews clinical data on patient profile for possible drug interactions and over/under utilization.
  • Monitors prescriptions to assure appropriateness.
• Prescription Filling.
  • Evaluates appropriate medical dose, route, frequency and administration.
  • Performs quality assurance.
  • Effectively prioritizes work to meet customer promise times.
• Provides counseling and consultation.
  • Counsels patients and care-givers on all new medications and on refills and OTC products, as needed.
• Provides medication education and patient care service.
  • Provides clinical pharmacotherapeutic recommendations for patient care and/or cost efficiency medication decisions based on procedure or scope of practice.
  • Provides medication therapy management to patients in order to improve adherence and support positive outcomes.
• Provides direction and training.
  • Completes controlled substance audits as directed.
  • Coaches and trains pharmacy staff members in partnership with Pharmacy Supervisor and Lead Pharmacist.
  • Takes accountability and resolves next-level escalations on customer service issues.
  • Ensures all legal and privacy requirements are met.
  • Follows legal standards in all areas including, but not limited to, work rules, controlled substance requirements, state and federal regulations, and HIPAA regulations.
  • Documents and complies with standards for any active accreditations.
• Reduces audit risks through proper checks, such as days supply, signatures, dates, take as direction, and returns-to-stock.
• Other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Pharmacy OR PharmD from an accredited school of pharmacy
• 0 to 2 years of identified pharmacy experience

Preferred Qualifications

• 2 to 5 years of retail pharmacy experience

Licenses/Certifications

• Licensed Pharmacist - MN Board of Pharmacy required upon hire if working in MN
• Licensed Pharmacist - WI Dept of Safety & Professional Services required upon hire if working in WI

Physical Demands

• Light Work:
• Lifting weightUp to 20 lbs. occasionally, Up to 10 lbs. frequently