Pharmacist

Good Samaritan Society; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 84,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Sanford Health in Minocqua, WI, seeks a Pharmacist to review prescriptions for accuracy and safety, counsel patients, and oversee pharmacy operations in a hospital/clinic environment.

You will work with EMR systems, address drug interactions, and provide clinical guidance to providers, ensuring high-quality pharmaceutical care for diverse patient populations.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited School of Pharmacy; thorough knowledge of drugs and regulations.
• Hospital or healthcare system experience preferred; residency may be considered.
• License in good standing with State Board of Pharmacy.

Responsibilities

• Review prescriptions for accuracy; advise on interactions, dosage and storage.
• Counsel patients on medications, administration, and expected responses.
• Oversee pharmacy operations; supervise staff and use EMR/IV processes.
• Engage with care teams to support safe, effective drug therapy.

Skills

Patient counseling

Regulatory compliance

Communication

Team collaboration

Education

Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD)

Tools

EMR systems

IV admixtures

Job description

Careers With Purpose

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.

Facility: Marsh Med Ctr Minocqua
Location: Minocqua, WI
Address: 9576 WI-70, Minocqua, WI 54548, USA
Shift: 10 Hours - Day Shifts
Job Schedule: PRN
Weekly Hours: Varies
Salary Range: $61.00 - $87.50

Job 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. 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. If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request an accommodation for help with your online application, please call 1-877-673-0854 or send an email to [e-mail] .

Sanford has a Drug Free Workplace Policy. An accepted offer will require a drug screen and pre-employment background screening as a condition of employment.

Req Number: R-0255249
Job Function: Allied Health
Featured: No