Pharmacist-Inpatient and Infusion

Allina Health • Minneapolis, MN

14d • $75 - $87 • Onsite

About The Position

Provides optimal pharmaceutical care for patients, including medication management through compounding and dispensing prescribed medications, evaluating medication therapies and outcomes, conducting medication history evaluations, and counseling patients about medications and their use. Provides pharmaceutical care for Home Infusion patients and practices in accordance with applicable laws, regulations, work rules, controlled-substance requirements, state and federal requirements, and HIPAA.

The pharmacist evaluates medication orders and profiles, prepares and dispenses medications and IVs, provides patient and healthcare-professional education, and collaborates with interdisciplinary care teams to optimize therapy, care quality, and cost efficiency. The role also provides direction, support, and training to pharmacy team members, and may coordinate home infusion referrals, admissions, vendors, couriers, supplies, and equipment. The position is a 1.0 FTE, 40-hour-per-week role with 8-hour day/evening shifts and an every-third-weekend rotation.

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 Minnesota.
• Licensed Pharmacist - WI Department of Safety and Professional Services required upon hire if working in Wisconsin.

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, cost, and possible over- or under-utilization.
• Conduct medication history reviews and monitor profiles for appropriateness based on age, indication, elimination parameters, and 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 product preparation, compounding, and labeling for compliance with 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 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.
• Consult with physicians and other healthcare providers and provide patient-specific medication information to interdisciplinary care teams.
• Make pharmacotherapeutic recommendations to optimize therapy, patient care, and cost efficiencies.
• Document professional activities, medication consultations, and other patient-care activities in medical records or pharmacy reporting databases.
• Work collaboratively with home care partners, liaisons, nurse care coordinators, and social workers to facilitate referrals and admissions when applicable.
• Educate patients to support medication adherence and positive outcomes, and provide medication information and education to healthcare professionals.
• Hold self and team members accountable for exemplary service and comply with applicable laws, regulations, work rules, controlled-substance requirements, and HIPAA.
• Collaborate with physicians, providers, nurses, and other health professionals as part of an interdisciplinary care team.
• Provide direction and support 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 emergent medical situations when applicable by site.
• Coordinate with third-party vendors, delivery couriers, and other partners involved in 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, personal coaching, and tools.

What This Job Offers

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