Pharmacist-Inpatient and Infusion

Allina Health System • Saint Paul, MN

24d • 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, conducting medication history evaluations, and counseling and educating patients about medications and their use. Provides pharmaceutical care for Home Infusion patients. Practices in accordance with applicable laws, regulations, work rules, controlled substance requirements, state and federal standards, and HIPAA requirements. May advise physicians and other health practitioners on medication selection, dosage, interactions, and side effects. The pharmacist collaborates with interdisciplinary care teams, supports and trains pharmacy staff, and may precept students, interns, and residents. The position may also involve responding to medical emergencies and coordinating with vendors, couriers, and partners supporting the home infusion business.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Pharmacy or PharmD from an accredited school of pharmacy.
• 0 to 2 years of identified pharmacy experience.
• Licensed Pharmacist credential from the Minnesota Board of Pharmacy upon hire if working in Minnesota.
• Licensed Pharmacist credential from the Wisconsin Department of Safety and Professional Services upon hire if working in Wisconsin.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

• Review medications and patient profiles for possible interactions and evaluate medication orders for appropriateness, including dosage, route, frequency, effectiveness, and cost.
• Check for medication over- or under-utilization and conduct medication history reviews, considering age, indication, elimination parameters, and clinically relevant laboratory results.
• Follow formulary management principles, published guidelines, and approved protocols.
• Collaborate with healthcare professionals to manage home infusion patient care plans when applicable.
• Enter, verify, compound, and dispense medications and IVs; verify preparation, compounding, and labeling for compliance with standards, laws, and hospital policy.
• Evaluate compatibility between medications, IV solutions, and parenteral nutrition.
• Program and maintain pump technology and medication delivery devices when applicable, and oversee the provision and compatibility of supplies and equipment when applicable.
• Counsel patients on new medications, refills, and over-the-counter products, and communicate effectively with patients and staff according to their needs.
• Consult with physicians and other healthcare providers and provide patient-specific medication information to interdisciplinary care teams.
• Recommend pharmacotherapy to optimize treatment, patient care, and cost efficiencies; document medication consults and other professional patient-care activities.
• Provide medication education to patients and healthcare professionals to support adherence and positive outcomes.
• Hold self and team members accountable for exemplary service and comply with applicable laws, regulations, work rules, controlled substance requirements, and HIPAA regulations.
• Collaborate with physicians, providers, nurses, and other health professionals using an interdisciplinary team-based approach to patient care.
• Provide direction, support, and training to the Pharmacy team; prioritize workload, delegate tasks to technicians and interns as appropriate, and assist with staff orientation and training.
• Precept pharmacy students, interns, and residents when applicable.
• Respond to and participate in emergency medical situations when applicable at the site.
• Coordinate with third-party vendors, delivery couriers, and partners involved in the home infusion business.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Medical and dental coverage.
• 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 and benefits to navigate the Federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program.
• Well-being resources, including well-being dollars, dedicated well-being navigators, programs, activities, personal coaching, and tools.

What This Job Offers

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