Pharmacist-Retail-Per Diem
Allina Health•Saint Paul, MN
•$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. This casual, per-diem float position provides optimal pharmaceutical care and oversees drug distribution systems. The pharmacist works 8-hour day/evening shifts at multiple locations, with an occasional weekend rotation. The position supports safe, timely, and cost-effective medication use; provides patient and medical-staff services; and helps ensure legal, privacy, quality, and accreditation requirements are met.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Pharmacy or PharmD from an accredited school of pharmacy.
- Licensed Pharmacist credential from the Minnesota Board of Pharmacy upon hire if working in Minnesota.
- Licensed Pharmacist credential from the Wisconsin Department of Safety and Professional Services upon hire if working in Wisconsin.
Nice To Haves
- At least 2 years of pharmacy experience.
- At least 2 years of retail pharmacy experience.
Responsibilities
- Review medications and patient clinical data for possible drug interactions and medication over- or under-utilization.
- Ensure safe, timely, and cost-effective medication utilization; 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, patient care services, and clinical information to patients and medical staff.
- Provide clinical pharmacotherapeutic recommendations for patient care and medication cost-efficiency decisions within procedures or scope of practice.
- Provide medication therapy management to improve adherence and support positive outcomes.
- 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 next-level customer service escalations.
- Follow legal and privacy requirements, including work rules, controlled substance requirements, state and federal regulations, and HIPAA.
- Document and comply with standards for active accreditations.
- Reduce audit risks through checks such as days supply, signatures, dates, directions for use, and returns to stock.
- 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 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.
