Outpatient and Retail Pharmacist 1.0

Regions Hospital; Saint Paul (MN); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Retirement program

Time away from work

Tuition reimbursement

Employee assistance program

Job summary

HealthPartners is seeking a Pharmacist to join our team in Minnesota. The role includes verifying orders, dispensing medications, and monitoring patient therapies in a health-system setting. The Pharmacist may work in decentralized/clinical capacity and seek opportunities for ASHP residency or BPS certification.

The position requires Minnesota licensure and experience in inpatient, outpatient, and medication history contexts, with a day/evening schedule and rotating weekends.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an ACPE-accredited School of Pharmacy with a BS Pharmacy degree or Doctor of Pharmacy degree.
• Central Inpatient: Experience in central inpatient capacity.
• Outpatient: Experience in outpatient/retail.
• Medication history: Experience in outpatient/retail or medication history capacity.
• Decentralized/Clinical: Residency or ASHP PGY1/PGY2 or BPS certification.

Responsibilities

• Verify orders, dispense medications, and monitor therapeutic effects.
• Provide drug information to healthcare providers.
• Oversee the work of direct support personnel and coordinate workflow.
• Demonstrate independent work with minimal supervision.

Skills

Independent work

Effective communication

Clinical judgment

Adaptability

Education

BS Pharmacy or PharmD

Minnesota licensure

ASHP PGY1/PGY2 preferred

Job description

JOB DESCRIPTION

HealthPartners is looking to hire a Pharmacist to join our team! Come join us as a Partner for Good and help us make an impact on the care and experience that our patients and their families receive every day.

Position Summary:

Pharmacists provide professional pharmaceutical services by verifying orders, dispensing medications, and related supplies, monitoring patient medication therapies, providing drug information to healthcare providers, overseeing the work of direct support personnel, and performing related duties as assigned.

Work Schedule:

Day/Evening and rotating weekends

Required Qualifications:

Education, Experience or Equivalent Combination:

All: Graduate of an ACPE-accredited School of Pharmacy with a BS Pharmacy degree or Doctor of Pharmacy degree.

Central Inpatient: Previous experience in a central inpatient capacity (or comparable role)

Outpatient: Previous experience in an outpatient/retail capacity

Medication History: Previous experience in an outpatient/retail or medication history capacity

Decentralized/Clinical:

• Currently functioning in a decentralized capacity (comparable role), or
• Completion of a Post-Doctorate Pharmacy Program (i.e., residency or fellowship, e.g., American Society of Health System Pharmacists [ASHP] accredited PGY1 or PGY2 pharmacy residency), or
• BPS Board Certification (e.g., Board Certified Pharmacotherapy Specialist)

Clinical Specialist:

• Currently functioning in a specialist capacity with a minimum of 3 years of specialty experience, or
• Completion of a specialty Post-Doctorate Pharmacy Program (i.e., residency or fellowship, e.g., ASHP accredited PGY2 specialty residency), or
• BPS Board Certification in specialty area

Licensure/ Registration/ Certification:

• Currently licensed to practice pharmacy in the state of Minnesota.

Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities:

• Ability to work independently with minimal direct supervision.
• Ability to meet and maintain departmental productivity standards.
• Ability to work cooperatively with health-system and pharmacy staff.
• Ability to handle frequent interruptions and adapt to changes in workload and work schedule.
• Ability to set priorities, make critical decisions, and respond quickly to emergency requests.
• Ability to exercise sound professional judgment.
• Ability to communicate effectively (oral & written).
• Ability to meet the pharmaceutical care needs of neonatal, pediatric, adolescent, adult, geriatric, and other specialty groups (e.g., psychiatric, oncology, obstetric, medical, surgical, and rehabilitation patients).
• Ability to direct the work of others or coordinate workflow in the assigned area.

Preferred Qualifications:

Education, Experience or Equivalent Combination:

Central Inpatient: One year of experience in a central inpatient role including sterile product preparation.

Outpatient: One year of experience in an outpatient/retail role.

Medication history: One year of experience in an outpatient/retail or medication history role; and/or advanced medication therapy management training.

Decentralized/Clinical: Post-graduate training and/or BPS Board Certification in area of specialty.

Clinical Specialist: Five or more years of specialty experience or completion of an ASHP accredited PGY2 specialty residency and/or BPS Board Certification. Meets ASHP residency preceptor criteria.

Licensure/ Registration/ Certification:

• Licensed preceptor with MN Board of Pharmacy is preferred for any pharmacist roles that will precept students and interns.

Benefits:

HealthPartners offers a competitive benefits package (for eligible positions) that includes medical insurance, dental insurance, a retirement program, time away from work, insurance options, tuition reimbursement, an employee assistance program, and much more!

ABOUT US

At HealthPartners we believe in the power of good – good deeds and good people working together. As part of our team, you’ll find an inclusive environment that encourages new ways of thinking, celebrates differences, and recognizes hard work.

We’re a nonprofit, integrated health care organization, providing health insurance in six states and high-quality care at more than 90 locations, including hospitals and clinics in Minnesota and Wisconsin. We bring together research and education through HealthPartners Institute, training medical professionals across the region and conducting innovative research that improve lives around the world.

At HealthPartners, everyone is welcome, included and valued. We’re working together to increase diversity and inclusion in our workplace, advance health equity in care and coverage, and partner with the community as advocates for change.

Benefits Designed To Support Your Total Health

As a HealthPartners colleague, we’re committed to nurturing your diverse talents, valuing your dedication, and supporting your work-life balance. We offer a comprehensive range of benefits to support every aspect of your life, including health, time off, retirement planning, and continuous learning opportunities. Our goal is to help you thrive physically, mentally, emotionally, and financially, so you can continue delivering exceptional care.

Join us in our mission to improve the health and well-being of our patients, members, and communities.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identify, status as a veteran and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class.