Pharmacist

sanford; Marshfield (WI); On-site; USD 126,000 - 184,000; Full time

Job summary

Sanford Health in Marshfield, WI is seeking a Pharmacist to join a collaborative pharmacy team focused on safe medication management during transitions of care. The pharmacist reviews prescriptions, counsels patients, and partners with physicians and nurses to improve patient outcomes.

Pharmacy leadership supports professional development and the integration of new technology to enhance care across the health system. This full-time role offers day shifts and a strong team environment.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited School of Pharmacy with knowledge of drugs and regulations.
• Experience in retail/community pharmacy or hospital setting preferred.
• Strong communication and collaboration with multidisciplinary teams.

Responsibilities

• Review prescriptions for accuracy and interactions.
• Counsel patients on medications, dosing, interactions, and storage.
• Dispense medications in a retail/health-system setting and oversee support staff.
• Support transitions of care and CMS quality initiatives to improve patient outcomes.

Skills

Patient safety

Care transitions

CMS quality initiatives

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Education

Graduation from accredited School of Pharmacy

Tools

EMR

IV Admixtures

Automated dispensing devices

Job description

Sanford Health, the largest rural health system in the United States, is dedicated to transforming the health care experience and providing access to world-class health care in America's heartland.

Work Shift: 8 Hours - Day Shifts (United States of America)

Scheduled Weekly Hours: 40

Salary Range: $61.00 - $87.50

Union Position: No

Department Details

Join a collaborative pharmacy team focused on improving patient outcomes through transitions of care. This role works closely with physicians, nursing, case management, and ambulatory care teams to ensure safe and effective medication management during care transitions.

• Meaningful impact on patient safety and quality outcomes
• Integral role in supporting CMS Star Ratings and quality initiatives
• Collaborative interdisciplinary work environment
• Opportunity to develop expertise in population health and care transitions
• Supportive pharmacy leadership and professional development opportunities

Ideal candidate will be passionate about advancing pharmacist involvement in transitions of care, quality improvement, value-based care, and population health initiatives. This role offers the opportunity to build a program that directly impacts patient outcomes, readmission reduction, and CMS quality performance across the health system.

Summary

Review prescriptions to assure accuracy, to ascertain the needed ingredients, and to evaluate their suitability. Provide information and advice regarding drug interactions, side effects, dosage, and proper medication storage.

Job Description

In a retail/community pharmacy setting, the Pharmacist reviews, interprets and dispenses both prescription and non-prescription medication to patients. The pharmacist takes an active role in responding to prescription issues and advising providers on the selection, dosage, interaction and side effects of medications. Counsels patients on the medication prescription including but not limited to: proper administration, possible side effects, expected response, storage and any other questions posed by the patient. Monitors the health and progress of patients in response to drug therapy. Must be able to learn and utilize new technology as the profession of pharmacy evolves. Provides oversight and clinical supervision for pharmacy series and pharmacy support personnel. In a medical center or institutional setting, the Pharmacist reviews and interprets provider orders, provides drug information, assists in problem solving, and provides other aspects of pharmaceutical care. Duties may consist of unit dose dispensing, IV Admixtures, outpatient prescriptions, navigating the electronic medical record, compounding, and working with automated dispensing devices. The Pharmacist utilizes appropriate age-related patient information to assess the pharmaceutical needs of patients, which may include provision of pharmaceutical care to neonatal, pediatric, adolescent, adult, and geriatric patients. The Pharmacist follows all established regulations and standards that govern the practice of pharmacy. May be required to act as a shift supervisor under direct or indirect supervision by department managers. Demonstrates good written and verbal communication skills. Must be able to learn and utilize new technology as the profession of pharmacy evolves. Provides oversight and clinical supervision for pharmacy services and pharmacy support personnel. Pharmacy services at Sanford Health may include involvement in acute care surgery, neurology, cardiology, pediatrics, oncology, infusion services, intensive care, general medicine, dialysis, transplant, antimicrobial stewardship, and medication reconciliation. May include decentralized clinical functions, such as direct patient interaction/interdisciplinary team rounding, chart reviews, customer or patient counseling, collecting accurate medication list. May also include centralized clinical functions, such as checking and dispensing medications and overseeing the clinical functions of the IV room.

Qualifications

• In a retail/community pharmacy setting: Graduate of an accredited School of Pharmacy. Must have a thorough knowledge of drugs and their actions; knowledge of state and local regulations.
• In a medical center or institutional setting: Graduate of an accredited School of Pharmacy. Must have a thorough knowledge of drugs and their actions; knowledge of state and local regulations. Hospital experience or residency preferred.
• License must be in good standing by the State Board of Pharmacy in state(s) of practice and/or possess multi-state licensure privileges as required by position.
• Sanford is an EEO/AA Employer M/F/Disability/Vet.

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