Pharmacist

PharMerica • Columbia Heights, MN

14d • $137,280 - $141,440

About The Position

PharMerica is hiring a full-time Pharmacist in Fridley, Minnesota, to work in a closed-door, non-retail pharmacy serving long-term care and senior living clients. The role focuses on providing clinical and technical pharmacy support, ensuring safe and appropriate medication therapy, and meeting applicable regulatory requirements.

The schedule is Monday through Friday with varying shifts of 8:00 a.m.–4:30 p.m., 10:00 a.m.–6:30 p.m., or 11:30 a.m.–8:00 p.m., plus every fourth weekend. The listed salary range is USD $137,280–$141,440 per year. Benefits may vary by employment status.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Pharmacy; a Pharm.D. is preferred.
• Current and valid pharmacist license in the state of practice.
• Knowledge of drug therapy guidelines, medication safety practices, and regulatory standards, including CMS, DEA, and FDA requirements.
• Proficiency with electronic medical records and pharmacy information systems.
• Strong clinical judgment and effective written and verbal communication skills.

Nice To Haves

• One year of long-term care experience is desired.
• Pharm.D. degree preferred.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate physician medication orders for appropriateness, correct dosage, potential drug interactions, and proper route of administration.
• Provide clinical recommendations to physicians and healthcare staff regarding medication therapy changes and optimization.
• Maintain current patient and resident profiles, including medical history, lab results, and prescription, over-the-counter, and home-remedy medications.
• Ensure laboratory tests required to monitor high-risk medications are appropriately ordered, reviewed, and communicated to the healthcare team.
• Collaborate with physicians, nurses, and other healthcare professionals to provide clinical and technical support.
• Document communications and clinical interventions in patient medical records, including interactions with families and caregivers.
• Implement and enforce policies and procedures for the safe handling and dispensing of medications and for clinical oversight and management.
• Ensure compliance with state and federal regulatory requirements related to pharmacy practice and medication management.
• Report medication-related errors and adverse drug events to the Pharmacy Manager as required.
• Educate and support clinical teams and healthcare agency staff on safe and effective medication handling procedures.
• Perform other pharmacy-related tasks and responsibilities as assigned.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Health Savings and Flexible Spending Accounts, including up to $5,000 for childcare
• Tuition discounts and reimbursement
• 401(k)
• Company-paid time off
• Shift differential
• DailyPay
• Pet insurance
• Employee wellness and discount programs
• Referral bonuses
• Ongoing training and career growth
• Advancement opportunities

What This Job Offers

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