Retail Pharmacy Specialist

Fairview Health Services • Maple Grove, MN

9h

About The Position

The Hematology/Oncology Infusion Pharmacist is based out of the Maple Grove Cancer Center and is responsible for providing comprehensive clinical pharmacy services within a complex infusion pharmacy setting, with a focus on oncology and specialty infusion therapies. This role collaborates closely with an interdisciplinary care team to ensure safe, effective, and evidence-based medication use, supporting patient outcomes through medication therapy management, safety initiatives, and regulatory compliance. This pharmacist serves as a clinical resource for patients, providers, pharmacy staff, and learners, while actively contributing to process improvement, formulary management, and departmental quality initiatives. The Clinical Pharmacist also participates in education and training for students, residents, and interdisciplinary care team members. Job Overview This role works closely with an interdisciplinary care team to optimize medication use, improve patient outcomes, and ensure compliance with regulatory and safety standards. The pharmacist serves as a clinical resource for patients, providers, pharmacy staff, and learners while actively contributing to process improvement, formulary management, and quality initiatives. Additionally, this position includes education and training responsibilities, supporting pharmacy students, residents, and interdisciplinary team members.

Requirements

• Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD) degree.
• Completion of an ASHP-accredited PGY1 Pharmacy Residency OR a minimum of one year of clinical pharmacy experience in a complex care setting.
• Current Minnesota Pharmacist license or eligibility for licensure prior to start date.

Nice To Haves

• Completion of an ASHP-accredited PGY2 Oncology Pharmacy Residency OR equivalent oncology practice experience.
• Three years of experience in oncology, infusion, or specialty pharmacy practice.
• Board certification (e.g., BCOP) is strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide advanced clinical pharmacy services for oncology and specialty infusion patients, including daily order verification, therapy monitoring, medication adjustments, and documentation per department policies.
• Act as a key clinical resource, offering consultative support to providers, nurses, and interdisciplinary teams regarding pharmacotherapy, medication safety, and supportive care.
• Ensure appropriate medication selection, dosing, and monitoring in accordance with evidence-based guidelines and formulary protocols.
• Oversee sterile compounding and hazardous medication verification in compliance with USP <797>/<800> standards and institutional policies.
• Help ensure safe and efficacious oral oncolytic use through patient assessment and drug-specific monitoring.
• May serve as a preceptor and mentor for pharmacy students and residents, providing clinical education and training.
• Participate in quality improvement projects aimed at enhancing medication safety, workflow efficiency, and patient-centered care.
• Perform staff pharmacist duties as needed to ensure seamless pharmacy operations across assigned infusion sites.
• Adapt to schedule modifications and site reassignments as needed, ensuring continuity of care across all system infusion sites.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Fairview offers a generous benefit package including but not limited to medical, dental, vision plans, life insurance, short-term and long-term disability insurance, PTO and Sick and Safe Time, tuition reimbursement, retirement, early access to earned wages, and more!
• Please follow this link for additional information: https://www.fairview.org/careers/benefits/noncontract

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees