Pharmacist - Acute Care (Casual)

Paradox; Detroit Lakes (MN); On-site; USD 88,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) plan with employer contribution

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Essentia Health's hospital pharmacy position involves interpreting and verifying orders, dispensing medications, and monitoring patient therapies to ensure safe, effective care. You will deliver medication information to patients and caregivers while collaborating with prescribers and staff.

The role includes ongoing education, departmental duties, and opportunities to train students and residents within a dynamic health system.

Qualifications

• Licensed pharmacist or eligible to become licensed within 90 days of hire.
• ASHP-accredited hospital residency, or three or more years of hospital pharmacy experience preferred.
• Must maintain ongoing continuing education and license renewal as required by state boards.

Responsibilities

• Interpretation, order verification, dispensing and monitoring of medications.
• Provide comprehensive medication information to patients, families, and staff.
• Daily medication monitoring, reconciliation, anticoagulation dosing and pharmacokinetic monitoring as needed.
• Assist in training new staff and precepting students and residents; support audits and department tasks.

Skills

Pharmacy knowledge

Clinical monitoring

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Education

BS or PharmD degree

Job description

Building Location:

St Marys Hospital - Detroit Lakes

Department:

3062410 HOSPITAL PHARMACY - DL 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

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

Shift Rotation:

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

Holidays:

No

Call Obligation:

No

Compensation Range:

$77.00 - $77.00

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 your HR Service Center at [phone].