Medical/Surgical Pharmacist - Acute Care - Every other weekend

Essentia Health; Fargo (ND); On-site; USD 120,000 - 153,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

401(k) plan

Tuition reimbursement

Educational programs

Flexible scheduling

Paid time off

Wellness resources

Job summary

Essentia Health Hospital Pharmacy in Fargo is seeking a general acute care pharmacist to cover medical/surgical floors with every other weekend shifts. Responsibilities include order interpretation, dispensing, medication monitoring, and patient education for families and healthcare staff.

The role involves daily medication management, anticoagulation dosing, pharmacokinetic monitoring, and participation in staff training, audits, and departmental duties.

Qualifications

• Graduate of a college of pharmacy with BS or PharmD.
• ASHP-accredited hospital residency or 3+ years of hospital pharmacy experience preferred.
• Licensed as a Registered Pharmacist in the state where employed; multi-state licensure may be required.

Responsibilities

• Interpret, verify orders, dispense medications, and monitor therapies.
• Provide medication information to patients, families, and staff.
• Perform daily medication monitoring, reconciliation, and anticoagulation dosing as needed.
• Support departmental operations, training, and quality audits.

Skills

Patient counseling

Medication safety

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Clinical pharmacotherapy

Education

PharmD or BS in Pharmacy

ASHP-accredited residency

Tools

Epic

Pharmacy Informatics

Job description

Building Location:32nd Avenue BuildingDepartment:3012410 HOSPITAL PHARMACY - 32ND HOSPJob Description:A general acute care pharmacist position covering medical/surgical patient floors and works every other weekend.Other specialty areas are available for secondary patient service (pediatrics, oncology, cardiology, etc)Responsible for performing all duties associated with interpretation, order verification, dispensing and monitoring of medications ordered by prescribers; the evaluation and dissemination of comprehensive information about medications and their use, to patients, families, and medical staff; and providing quality pharmaceutical care to make a healthy difference in people’s lives. Job duties may also include daily medication monitoring, distribution and acquisition duties as required by the pharmacy department, medication reconciliation, anticoagulation dosing and monitoring, pharmacokinetic monitoring, renal dose adjustments, and provide medication related consultative service to staff within Essentia Health. Will assist in all aspects of the daily departmental activities, including training of new staff and precepting pharmacy students, interns and residents, billing, record keeping, monthly audits, and other duties as assigned by the department leader.Education Qualifications:Graduate of a college of pharmacy accredited by the American Council on Pharmaceutical Education (BS or PharmD degree required)ASHP-Accredited Hospital Residency, or three or more years of hospital pharmacy experience preferred.Licensure/Certification Qualifications:Preferred qualifications: Completed/completing a PGY1 and/or ASHP-accredited residency, and/or Board of Pharmacy Specialties (BPS) Board certification.Certification/Licensure Required:Licensed as a Registered Pharmacist by the Board of Pharmacy of the state in which they will be workingPharmacists in the SMPHM Union, are required to be licensed in both Minnesota and Wisconsin (within one (1) year from the date of hire), regardless of their primary worksite for all regular full-time pharmacists and part-time (.4 FTE or greater)If not licensed as a Registered Pharmacist upon hire, the candidate must have a Pharmacy Intern License and/or is eligible to work as an intern and must become a Registered Pharmacist within 90 days of hire:Minnesota: Must be licensed as a Pharmacy Intern through the Minnesota Board of PharmacyWisconsin: In the final months of a Pharmacy program. No registration requiredNorth Dakota: Must be registered as a Pharmacy Intern through the North Dakota Board of PharmacyOngoing continuing education and license renewal as required by the state's Board of PharmacyFTE:0.9Possible Remote/Hybrid Option:Shift Rotation:Day/Eve/Night Rotation (United States of America)Shift Start Time:Shift End Time:Weekends:Holidays:NoCall Obligation:NoUnion:Union Posting Deadline:Compensation Range:$119,808.00 - $153,260.64Employee Benefits at Essentia Health: At Essentia Health, we’re committed to supporting your well-being, growth, and work-life balance. Our comprehensive benefits include medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance, along with supplemental options to fit your needs. We offer a 401(k) plan with employer contributions to help you plan for the future, and we invest in your professional development through training, tuition reimbursement, and educational programs. To help you thrive both at work and at home, we provide flexible scheduling, generous time off, and wellness resources focused on your physical, mental, and emotional health. Please note that benefit eligibility may vary. For full details, refer to your benefit summary or contact our HR Service Center at [phone].