Pharmacist Clinical Specialist Senior

Allina Health • Minneapolis, MN

19d • $66 - $91 • Onsite

About The Position

Allina Health is hiring a senior clinical pharmacist to support its hematology program, including cellular therapies in inpatient and outpatient settings. The role manages medication therapy using in-depth knowledge of patient care, pharmacy practice, pharmacotherapy, and technology, and coordinates with other health care professionals to support optimal patient care and best practices. The position provides education and mentorship to patients, pharmacists, and other health care providers.

The pharmacist supports quality improvement, research, medication-use evaluation, patient and employee safety, and clinical education. The role may lead the development and implementation of clinical practices, guidelines, policies, and specialty practice areas, and may provide expert clinical consultation across a range of specialties. The position also supports departmental financial performance and contributes to education and development for pharmacy residents, students, and staff.

This is a 1.0 FTE position working 80 hours per two-week pay period on an 8-hour day shift, with no weekends. The position is based at 2800 10th Ave Receiving Dock, Minneapolis, Minnesota. The pay range is $66.09 to $91.44 per hour; starting pay depends on factors including experience, education, and any applicable union agreement.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Pharmacy or a doctoral-level Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD) degree.
• Postgraduate year 2 residency experience or similar experience.
• Minnesota Board of Pharmacy pharmacist license required upon hire if working in Minnesota.
• Wisconsin Board of Pharmacy pharmacist license required upon hire if working in Wisconsin.
• A valid driver’s license is required upon hire for work within the System Care Management Advanced Care Team; Minnesota and Wisconsin residents must obtain a license in their state of residence.

Nice To Haves

• Board Certified Oncology Pharmacist (BCOP) certification.
• PGY2 Oncology residency training.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate quality and process improvement opportunities using best practices and quality improvement tools and techniques.
• Participate in research studies, contribute to the pharmacy practice knowledge base, and present findings at meetings or through publication.
• Work with leaders to optimize departmental financial performance and conduct audits of service quality and compliance as needed.
• May lead the development and implementation of clinical practices, guidelines, and policies.
• Mentor staff pharmacists and develop and maintain programs to improve pharmacists’ skills.
• Educate physicians, nurses, other health care providers, patients, pharmacists, and pharmacy residents and students.
• Participate in development and training or orientation for new clinical services.
• Guide, motivate, and hold people accountable for their practice; provide ongoing feedback and coaching and contribute feedback to managers for performance evaluations.
• Evaluate medication use, conduct medication-use evaluations, collaborate on improvements, and participate in drug formulary reviews.
• Submit articles to the Medical Staff Newsletter.
• Coordinate resident and student education; maintain primary preceptorship of pharmacy residents, mentor staff pharmacist preceptors, and direct student pharmacist programs with staff pharmacists and department leaders.
• Monitor patient and employee safety, identify and address patient safety issues, participate in root cause analysis for medication errors, and review adverse drug events and implement plans to reduce recurrence.
• May lead specialty practice areas.
• Provide expert clinical consultation in pharmacology, immunotherapy, immunology, transplantation, infectious disease, oncology and investigational drugs, pain management and palliative care, critical care, cardiovascular care, and ambulatory care.
• Lead collection, analysis, and communication of patient outcomes data.
• Serve as a resource to department and hospital staff through education programs and materials.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Medical and dental benefits.
• PTO/time away.
• Retirement savings plans.
• Life insurance.
• Short-term and long-term disability.
• Voluntary benefits, including vision, legal, and critical illness coverage.
• Tuition reimbursement or Continuing Medical Education, as applicable.
• Student loan support benefits to navigate the Federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program.
• Well-being dollars, well-being navigators, programs, activities, resources, personal coaching, and tools.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior