Pharmacist-Acute Care

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

401(k) plan with employer contribution

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Essentia Health in Duluth, MN seeks a Hospital Pharmacist to interpret and verify orders, dispense medications, monitor therapy, and provide comprehensive drug information to patients, families, and medical staff, delivering quality pharmaceutical care.

The position may involve training new staff, precepting students, participating in billing and monthly audits, and ensuring compliance with licensure requirements across Minnesota and neighboring states; FTE 0.6 with day/evening/night rotation

Qualifications

• Pharmacist licensed in the state(s) of practice or eligible for licensure.
• BS or PharmD degree required.
• ASHP-accredited residency or 3+ years hospital experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Interpret and verify prescriptions, dispense medications, and monitor therapeutic outcomes.
• Provide drug information to patients, families, and medical staff to ensure safe and effective medication use.
• Assist in training staff, precepting students, and supporting billing, records, and audits as needed.

Skills

Pharmacy practice

Medication safety

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Education

BS or PharmD degree

ASHP-Accredited Hospital Residency

3+ years hospital pharmacy experience (preferred)

Job description

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/CertificationQualifications:

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)

Union Posting Deadline:

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].