Pharmacist

Olmsted Medical Center • Rochester, MN

410d • $132,787 - $165,984

About The Position

The position is for a pharmacist at Olmsted Medical Center, requiring a commitment of 0.5 FTE with rotating shifts. The role involves interpreting clinician orders, evaluating medication appropriateness, and providing guidance to healthcare professionals. The pharmacist will also participate in care rounds, maintain pharmacy inventory, and supervise pharmacy technicians while ensuring compliance with accreditation standards.

Requirements

• Graduate of an accredited School of Pharmacy
• Minimum of bachelor's degree
• Current State of Minnesota pharmacy license
• BLS certification

Nice To Haves

• Excellent written and oral communication skills

Responsibilities

• Reads and interprets clinicians' orders and ensures appropriate dispensing and follow-up.
• Evaluates medication orders for appropriateness and makes recommendations based on their evaluation.
• Performs therapeutic drug monitoring, pharmacokinetic dosing, and anticoagulation monitoring.
• Consults with and provides information, in-services, and guidance to various healthcare professionals concerning medications.
• Obtains medication histories as part of the medication reconciliation process.
• Participates in daily care rounds.
• Responds to CPR procedures (codes and alerts) during pharmacy hours and maintains BLS certification.
• Ensures that pharmacy inventory is maintained and properly secured.
• Procures non-formulary items after exhausting formulary alternatives to provide optimal drug therapy.
• Directly supervises and delegates pharmacy technician responsibilities.
• Participates in and supports hospital committees.
• Engages in departmental and hospital performance improvement activities to promote quality in the medication use process.
• Maintains compliance with accreditation standards and competency as required by professional standards.
• Works on special projects as assigned by the director.
• Observes all OMC policies and procedures, as well as state and federal laws.

Benefits

• Medical Insurance
• Paid Time Off
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Basic Life Insurance
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Employer Paid Short-Term Disability and Long-Term Disability
• Adoption Assistance Plan

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Hospitals
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree