Pharmacist Outpatient

Allina Health

22d • $64 - $88 • Onsite

About The Position

Allina Health is a not-for-profit health system serving individuals, families, and communities throughout Minnesota and western Wisconsin. The Outpatient Pharmacist provides optimal pharmaceutical care for patients and oversees drug distribution systems. The position is based primarily at Allina Health Heart Hospital Pharmacy, with work at the ANW campus and TAF AH MPLS Pharmacy Call Center as needed.

This is a 1.0 FTE position, working 80 hours per two-week pay period on 8-hour day/evening shifts, with an occasional weekend rotation. The pharmacist reviews and monitors medications and prescriptions, supports safe and cost-effective medication use, provides counseling and medication therapy management, and contributes clinical recommendations and education to patients, caregivers, and medical staff. The role also supports pharmacy staff training, controlled substance audits, customer service escalations, legal and privacy compliance, and accreditation standards.

External and internal applicants must pass a pre-employment drug screen and DHS fingerprinting before beginning work. A positive drug test or refusal to test disqualifies an applicant from further employment consideration.

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 required upon hire if working in Minnesota.
• Licensed Pharmacist credential from the Wisconsin Department of Safety and Professional Services required upon hire if working in Wisconsin.
• Must successfully pass a pre-employment drug test and DHS fingerprinting.

Nice To Haves

• 2 to 5 years of retail pharmacy experience.

Responsibilities

• Review medications and patient clinical data for interactions and under- or over-utilization.
• Ensure safe, timely, and cost-effective medication utilization and monitor prescriptions for appropriateness.
• Evaluate medication dose, route, frequency, and administration.
• Fill prescriptions and perform quality assurance checks.
• Prioritize work to meet customer promise times.
• Counsel patients and caregivers on new medications, refills, and over-the-counter products as needed.
• Provide medication education and patient care services, including medication therapy management to improve adherence and support positive outcomes.
• Provide clinical and pharmacotherapeutic recommendations for patient care and cost-efficient medication decisions within the applicable procedure or scope of practice.
• Complete controlled substance audits as directed.
• Coach and train pharmacy staff in partnership with the Pharmacy Supervisor and Lead Pharmacist.
• Take accountability for and resolve escalated customer service issues.
• Ensure legal and privacy requirements are met, including work rules, controlled substance requirements, state and federal regulations, and HIPAA.
• Document and comply with standards for active accreditations.
• Reduce audit risks through appropriate checks, including days supply, signatures, dates, directions, and returns-to-stock.
• 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: Entry Level