Pharmacist-Inpatient and Infusion

Allina Health • Sedro-Woolley, WA

1d • $66 - $91 • Onsite

About The Position

Provides optimal pharmaceutical care for patients and oversees medication management through compounding and dispensing prescribed medications, evaluating medication therapies and outcomes, performing medication history evaluations, and providing consultation and education about medications and their use. Provides pharmaceutical care for Home Infusion patients. Practices in accordance with applicable laws, regulations, legal standards, work rules, controlled substance requirements, state and federal regulations, and HIPAA regulations. May advise physicians and other health practitioners on medication selection, dosage, interactions, and side effects.

The role is a 1.0 FTE position, working 80 hours per two-week pay period on 8- and 12-hour day, evening, or night shifts, with an every-third-weekend rotation. The pharmacist collaborates with an interdisciplinary care team, provides direction and training to pharmacy team members, and may assist with home infusion referrals and admissions. The position is based at 333 Smith Ave N, Saint Paul, Minnesota.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Pharmacy or PharmD from an accredited school of pharmacy.
• 0 to 2 years of identified pharmacy experience.
• Minnesota pharmacist license required upon hire if working in Minnesota.
• Wisconsin pharmacist license required upon hire if working in Wisconsin.
• Ability to meet the stated physical demand: lifting up to 20 lbs. occasionally and up to 10 lbs. frequently.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

• Review medications and patient medication profiles for possible interactions.
• Evaluate medication orders for appropriateness, including dosage, route, frequency, effectiveness, and cost; check for medication over- or under-utilization.
• Conduct medication history reviews and monitor patient medicine profiles for appropriateness based on age, indication, elimination parameters, and other clinically relevant laboratory results.
• Adhere to formulary management principles, published guidelines, and approved protocols.
• In collaboration with other health care professionals, manage home infusion patient care plans when applicable.
• Enter, verify, compound, and dispense medications and IVs.
• Verify product preparation, compounding, and labeling for compliance with current standards, laws, and hospital policy.
• Evaluate compatibilities between medications, IV solutions, and parenteral nutrition.
• Program and maintain pump technology and medication delivery devices when applicable.
• Oversee provision and compatibility of supplies and equipment when applicable.
• Counsel patients on new medications, refills, and over-the-counter products as needed.
• Communicate effectively with patients and staff according to their needs.
• Consult with physicians and other health care providers about patient medications and provide medication-related information to the interdisciplinary care team.
• Provide pharmacotherapeutic recommendations to optimize therapy, patient care, and cost efficiencies.
• Document professional activities, medication consults, and other patient care activities in the medical record or pharmacy reporting databases.
• Collaborate with Allina Home Care partners, liaisons, nurse care coordinators, and social workers to facilitate new referrals and admissions when applicable.
• Educate patients about medications to improve adherence and support positive outcomes.
• Provide medication information and education to healthcare professionals on relevant topics, including prescribing issues.
• Make recommendations to optimize medication therapy.
• Hold self and team members accountable for exemplary service to patients, caregivers, nursing staff, and other professional staff.
• Collaborate with physicians, providers, nurses, and other health professionals as part of an interdisciplinary care team to meet patient needs and improve healthcare quality.
• Provide direction, support, and training to the pharmacy team; direct work, evaluate and prioritize workload, and delegate tasks to technicians and interns as appropriate.
• Assist with orientation and training for pharmacy staff.
• Precept pharmacy students, interns, and residents when applicable.
• Respond to and participate in emergent medical situations, such as cardiac arrest, stroke, or other urgent medical conditions, if applicable at the site.
• Coordinate with third-party vendors, delivery couriers, and partners who interface with the home infusion business.
• 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, articles, videos, personal coaching, and tools.

What This Job Offers

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