Outpatient and Retail Pharmacist 1.0

Regions Hospital; Saint Paul (MN); On-site; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical 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 and provide professional pharmaceutical services, including verification of orders, dispensing medications, and monitoring therapies. The role supports diverse patient populations across inpatient and outpatient settings and requires strong clinical judgment and independent work ability.

The position emphasizes collaboration with healthcare teams, participation in drug information activities, and leadership in coordinating pharmacy

Qualifications

• Graduate of ACPE-accredited School of Pharmacy with a PharmD or BS Pharm degree.
• Current Minnesota pharmacist license to practice.
• Experience in central inpatient, outpatient/retail, or medication history preferred.
• Post-graduate residency or ASHP PGY2 specialty training preferred.
• Board Certification (BPS) in a specialty area preferred.

Responsibilities

• Verify orders and dispense medications and related supplies.
• Monitor patient medication therapies and provide drug information to clinicians.
• Oversee work of direct support personnel and ensure safety/compliance.
• Perform related duties as assigned by the pharmacy leadership.

Skills

Independent work

Productivity standards

Team collaboration

Adaptability

Prioritization

Professional judgment

Communication

Patient care across ages

Leadership

Education

Doctor of Pharmacy or BS Pharmacy

Minnesota pharmacist license

Post-graduate residency (ASHP PGY2)

Board Certification (BPS)

ASHP residency preceptor criteria

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 recognize 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.