Pharmacist Prescription Assistance Program

Allina Health

2d • $64 - $88 • Hybrid

About The Position

The Pharmacist Prescription Assistance Program supports providers and patients in optimizing medication therapy by connecting patients with financial resources to obtain critical medications through the Allina Prescription Assistance Program. The pharmacist analyzes medication regimens and profiles, identifies cost-saving opportunities, and assists patients with manufacturer prescription assistance program applications.

The role collaborates with physicians, providers, nurses, and other health professionals to meet patient needs and improve care quality. It recommends appropriate therapeutic substitutions while balancing cost considerations, counsels patients on new medications and dose changes related to manufacturer-supplied medications, and consults with clinic teams about affordable drug therapy options.

The pharmacist processes, fills, quality-assures, and dispenses manufacturer-supplied medications in compliance with applicable laws and regulations, including controlled-substance requirements, state and federal regulations, work rules, and HIPAA. Other duties may be assigned.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Pharmacy or PharmD from an accredited school of pharmacy.
• 0 to 2 years of identified pharmacy experience.
• Licensed Pharmacist - Minnesota Board of Pharmacy required upon hire.

Nice To Haves

• 2 to 5 years of retail pharmacy experience.

Responsibilities

• Optimize patient medication use through manufacturer Prescription Assistance Programs.
• Analyze patient medication regimens for appropriateness.
• Review patient medication profiles and identify potential cost-saving opportunities.
• Assist patients with all aspects of applications for manufacturer prescription assistance programs.
• Collaborate with physicians, providers, nurses, and other health professionals to meet patient needs and improve health care quality.
• Recommend therapeutic substitutions when appropriate, balancing medication optimization and cost considerations.
• Counsel patients as needed on new medications and dose changes related to manufacturer-supplied medications.
• Consult with clinic physicians, providers, and other team members on affordable drug therapy options for individual patients.
• Process, fill, quality-assure, and dispense manufacturer-supplied medications.
• Comply with laws and regulations governing medication management and distribution, including controlled-substance requirements and HIPAA.
• 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 benefits to help 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