Pharmacist

BrightSpring Health Services•Minneapolis, MN

11d•Onsite

About The Position

PharMerica is hiring a full-time Pharmacist for its closed-door pharmacy in Fridley, Minnesota. The role supports the pharmaceutical needs of long-term care and senior living clients in a non-retail environment. The Pharmacist evaluates medication orders, provides clinical recommendations, maintains patient records, monitors high-risk medications, and collaborates with healthcare professionals to support safe and effective medication use. 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., and every fourth weekend. The position offers a salary range of USD $137,280–$141,440 per year. Benefits may vary by employment status.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Pharmacy; a PharmD 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 in electronic medical records and pharmacy information systems.
Strong clinical judgment and effective written and verbal communication.

Nice To Haves

One year of experience in long-term care is desired.
PharmD degree preferred.

Responsibilities

Evaluate physician medication orders for drug appropriateness, correct dosage, potential drug interactions, and proper route of administration.
Provide clinical recommendations to physicians and healthcare staff regarding medication therapy changes and optimizations.
Maintain current patient and resident profiles, including medical history, laboratory results, and prescription, over-the-counter, and home-remedy medications.
Ensure laboratory tests required for monitoring high-risk medications are 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 the patient’s medical record, including interactions with families and caregivers.
Implement and enforce policies and procedures for the safe handling, dispensing, and clinical oversight and management of medications.
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.