Ambulatory Pharmacist

Essentia Health; Detroit Lakes (MN); On-site; USD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare provider in Minnesota is seeking a licensed pharmacist responsible for interpreting, dispensing, and monitoring medications. This role involves optimizing drug therapy to enhance patient health outcomes, participation in clinical initiatives, and training new staff. Candidates must possess a BS or PharmD degree and be licensed or pursuing licensure as a Registered Pharmacist. A Basic Life Support certification and Immunization Delivery Certification are also required upon hire. Join a team dedicated to quality pharmaceutical services.

Qualifications

• Graduate of a college of pharmacy accredited by the American Council on Pharmaceutical Education.
• Licensed as a Registered Pharmacist in Minnesota or Wisconsin.

Responsibilities

• Optimize drug therapy to improve patient quality of life.
• Participate in clinical initiatives.
• Train new staff and supervise pharmacy technicians.

Skills

Interpretation of medications

Dispensing medications

Monitoring of medications

Customer service

Inventory control

Education

BS or PharmD degree from an accredited college of pharmacy

Job description

Job Description:

This position performs all duties associated with interpretation, dispensing and monitoring of medications to provide quality pharmaceutical services to patients, physicians and other health care professionals. The pharmacist will optimize drug therapy to improve the patient's quality of life and health outcomes, while providing access to medications and immunizations. The pharmacist will also participate in clinical initiatives and assist in all aspects of the daily pharmacy department activities, including training of new staff and pharmacy students, supervision of pharmacy technicians and interns, resolution of customer service issues, billing, record keeping, monthly audits, and other functions necessary for optimal pharmacy performance. Job duties also include inventory control, care of supplies and equipment, and accurate cash handling, and other duties as assigned by the department leader.

Education Qualifications:

Educational Requirement:

• Graduate of a college of pharmacy accredited by the American Council on Pharmaceutical Education (BS or PharmD degree required)

Licensure/Certification Qualifications:

Certification/Licensure Requirement:

• Licensed as a Registered Pharmacist by the Board of Pharmacy in the state in which they will be working (Minnesota, Wisconsin). If currently registered as a Pharmacist in another state, must be registered with the Board of Pharmacy in the state in which they will be working (Minnesota, Wisconsin) as a Pharmacist-Intern and actively pursuing licensure as a Registered Pharmacist, obtaining licensure within 90 days of hire. New hires must obtain licensure within 90 days of hire. Ongoing continuing education and license renewal as required by the state Board of Pharmacy
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certified within one week of hire
• Immunization Delivery Certification required at time of hire