Pharmacist

Fairview Health Services; Maplewood (MN); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Fairview Health Services in Minnesota seeks an Oncology Pharmacist to provide medication management, clinical support and consultative services in a complex hospital pharmacy. You will partner with physicians, nurses and other care team members to optimize chemotherapy and supportive care, ensure formulary compliance and patient education.

This role requires an active Minnesota Pharmacist license and PharmD, with experience in chemotherapy and IV therapy preferred.

Qualifications

• Active Minnesota pharmacist license required.
• PharmD or equivalent degree preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide clinical, formulary and pharmacotherapy expertise and act as a resource to students, staff and interdisciplinary care team.
• Provide clinical pharmacy services to all patients in assigned area using SOP; dispensing, reviewing, monitoring, adjusting therapies and documenting changes.
• Act as resource for pharmaceutical care to patients, partnering with interdisciplinary team to ensure appropriateness of medication orders and therapies.
• Accountable for distribution and/or preparation of medications, sterile products, IV admixtures and extemporaneous orders.
• Maintain proficiency by reviewing literature, attending in-services, seminars and conferences, and participating in department meetings.
• Participate in regulatory, quality assurance and process improvement activities as required.
• Meets all regulatory requirements.
• Uses information technology and resources to support day-to-day operations.

Education

Doctor of Pharmacy degree

Minnesota Pharmacist License

Job description

Job Overview

The Oncology Pharmacist is responsible for providing medication management, clinical support and consultative services in a complex pharmacy operation. This position partners with key stakeholders to drive patient and family education, medication safety, quality assurance, customer service, process improvement and regulatory compliance. This position may also participate in education of pharmacy students and residents.

Responsibilities

• Provide clinical, formulary and pharmacotherapy expertise and act as a resource to students, staff and interdisciplinary members of the care team.
• Provide clinical pharmacy services to all patients in assigned area using Standard Operating Procedures (SOP). This includes dispensing of medication, completing review for all patients, monitoring, adjusting patient therapies and documenting changes according to department policies and pharmacy regulations.
• Act as resource for pharmaceutical care to patients, partnering with interdisciplinary care team members to ensure appropriateness of medication order and therapy, drug selection, formulary correctness and compliance any other formulary or departmental initiatives as appropriate.
• Accountable for the distribution and/or preparation of medications, sterile products, compound IV mixtures and other extemporaneous orders as appropriate.
• Maintain proficiency in the skills and theory of the practice of pharmacy by reviewing literature, attending in‑services, seminars and conferences and actively participating in department clinical meetings and activities.
• Participate in regulatory, quality assurance and process improvement activities as required.
• Meets all regulatory requirements.
• Uses available information technology and other resources to support day‑to‑day work operations

Required Qualifications

• Minnesota Pharmacist License

Preferred Qualifications

• Doctor of Pharmacy degree
• 1 year pharmacist experience in complex healthcare environment
• Completion of an ASHP‑accredited PGY1 residency program
• Experience with inpatient and outpatient chemotherapy and outpatient infusion

Benefit Overview

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

Compensation Disclaimer

An individual's pay rate within the posted range may be determined by various factors, including skills, knowledge, relevant education, experience, and market conditions. Additionally, our organization prioritizes pay equity and considers internal team equity when making any offer. Hiring at the maximum of the range is not typical. If your role is eligible for a sign‑on bonus, the bonus program that is approved and in place at the time of offer, is what will be honored.

EEO Statement

EEO/Vet/Disabled: All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to any lawfully protected status