Inpatient Pharmacist

About the position

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.

Responsibilities

• Provides optimal pharmaceutical care for patients and oversees medication management through the compounding and dispensing of prescribed medications.
• Evaluates patient medication therapies and outcomes, performs medication history evaluations, and provides consultation and education to patients about medications and their use.
• Practices in accordance with all laws and regulations, following legal standards in all areas including work rules, controlled substance requirements, state and federal regulations, and HIPAA regulations.
• Reviews medications and patient medication profiles for possible interactions.
• Evaluates medication orders for appropriateness, including dosage, route, frequency, effectiveness, and cost.
• Conducts medication history reviews, monitoring patient medicine profiles to ensure appropriateness based on factors such as age, indication for use, elimination parameters and other clinically relevant lab results.
• Dispenses medications and enters, verifies, compounds and dispenses medications and IV's.
• Provides counseling and consultation to patients on new medication, refills and over-the-counter products as needed.
• Documents professional activities, related medication consults, and other patient care activities in the medical record or other pharmacy reporting databases.
• Provides medication education to patients to improve adherence and support positive outcomes.
• Collaborates as part of an Interdisciplinary Care Team-based approach to patient care with physicians, other providers, nurses, and other health professionals.

Requirements

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

Nice-to-haves

• Completion of accredited residency program or equivalent Pharmacy experience.
• Completion of pharmacist board certification.
• 2 to 5 years of hospital pharmacy experience or 2 to 5 years home infusion pharmacy experience including therapeutic drug monitoring and IV admixture, and medication compounding.

Benefits

• Medical/Dental
• PTO/Time Away
• Retirement Savings Plans
• Life Insurance
• Short-term/Long-term Disability
• Paid Caregiver Leave
• Voluntary Benefits (vision, legal, critical illness)
• Tuition Reimbursement or Continuing Medical Education as applicable
• Student Loan Support Benefits to navigate the Federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program