Pharmacist-Acute Care

Essentia Health; Duluth (MN); On-site; USD 86,000 - 106,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) plan with employer matching

Tuition reimbursement

Flexible scheduling

Generous time off

Wellness resources

Medical, dental, vision, life, and AD+

Job summary

Essentia Health is seeking a hospital pharmacist to interpret, verify, dispense and monitor medications for patients at St. Marys Medical Center. You will provide medication information to patients and staff and support department activities, including training and audits.

Requirements include a pharmacy degree (BS/PharmD) and active Minnesota license; ASHP residency or 3+ years hospital experience preferred. 0.6 FTE with day/evening/night rotation and union affiliation SMPHM.

Qualifications

• Licensed as a Registered Pharmacist by the state board
• Pharmacy intern license eligibility required if not yet licensed
• Ongoing continuing education and license renewal as required by state boards

Responsibilities

• Interpret, verify orders, dispense medications and monitor therapy
• Provide medication information to patients, families and staff
• Assist in training staff, students, and residents; perform audits and maintain records

Skills

Order verification

Pharmacist licensure

Patient counseling

Education

Pharmacy degree (BS/ PharmD)

ASHP hospital residency or 3+ years hospital experience

Job description

Job Description

Responsible for performing all duties associated with interpretation, order verification, dispensing and monitoring of medications ordered by prescribers; the evaluation and dissemination of comprehensive information about medications and their use, to patients, families, and medical staff; and providing quality pharmaceutical care to make a healthy difference in people’s lives. Job duties may also include daily medication monitoring, distribution and acquisition duties as required by the pharmacy department, medication reconciliation, anticoagulation dosing and monitoring, pharmacokinetic monitoring, renal dose adjustments, and provide medication related consultative service to staff within Essentia Health. Will assist in all aspects of the daily departmental activities, including training of new staff and precepting pharmacy students, interns and residents, billing, record keeping, monthly audits, and other duties as assigned by the department leader.

Building Location:

Building B - St Marys Medical Center

Department

2002410 HOSPITAL PHARMACY - SMMC HOSP

Job Description

Responsible for performing all duties associated with interpretation, order verification, dispensing and monitoring of medications ordered by prescribers; the evaluation and dissemination of comprehensive information about medications and their use, to patients, families, and medical staff; and providing quality pharmaceutical care to make a healthy difference in people’s lives. Job duties may also include daily medication monitoring, distribution and acquisition duties as required by the pharmacy department, medication reconciliation, anticoagulation dosing and monitoring, pharmacokinetic monitoring, renal dose adjustments, and provide medication related consultative service to staff within Essentia Health. Will assist in all aspects of the daily departmental activities, including training of new staff and precepting pharmacy students, interns and residents, billing, record keeping, monthly audits, and other duties as assigned by the department leader.

Education Qualifications

Graduate of a college of pharmacy accredited by the American Council on Pharmaceutical Education (BS or PharmD degree required)

ASHP-Accredited Hospital Residency, or three or more years of hospital pharmacy experience preferred.

Licensure/Certification Qualifications

Certification/Licensure Required:

• Licensed as a Registered Pharmacist by the Board of Pharmacy of the state in which they will be working
• Pharmacists in the SMPHM Union, are required to be licensed in both Minnesota and Wisconsin (within one (1) year from the date of hire), regardless of their primary worksite for all regular full-time pharmacists and part-time (.4 FTE or greater)

If Not Licensed As a Registered Pharmacist Upon Hire, The Candidate Must Have a Pharmacy Intern License And/or Is Eligible To Work As An Intern And Must Become a Registered Pharmacist Within 90 Days Of Hire

• Minnesota: Must be licensed as a Pharmacy Intern through the Minnesota Board of Pharmacy
• Wisconsin: In the final months of a Pharmacy program. No registration required
• North Dakota: Must be registered as a Pharmacy Intern through the North Dakota Board of Pharmacy
• Ongoing continuing education and license renewal as required by the state's Board of Pharmacy

Fte

0.6

Possible Remote/Hybrid Option

Shift Rotation:

Day/Eve/Night Rotation (United States of America)

Shift Start Time

Shift End Time:

Weekends

Holidays:

No

Call Obligation

No

Union

SMDC Pharmacists (SMPHM)

Compensation Range

$96,096.00 - $96,096.00

Employee Benefits at Essentia Health

At Essentia Health, we’re committed to supporting your well-being, growth, and work-life balance. Our comprehensive benefits include medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance, along with supplemental options to fit your needs. We offer a 401(k) plan with employer contributions to help you plan for the future, and we invest in your professional development through training, tuition reimbursement, and educational programs. To help you thrive both at work and at home, we provide flexible scheduling, generous time off, and wellness resources focused on your physical, mental, and emotional health. Please note that benefit eligibility may vary. For full details, refer to your benefit summary or contact our HR Service Center at [phone].