Pharmacist Coordinator Senior

Allina Health; Minneapolis (MN); On-site; USD 91,000 - 127,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/Dental

PTO/Time Away

Retirement Savings Plans

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

Tuition Reimbursement

Student Loan Support Benefits

Job summary

Allina Health is seeking a Pharmacist to support regulatory, storage and handling and clinical aspects of medications offered in ambulatory clinics. The role will work closely with pharmacy, nursing, provider leadership and the IS department to ensure safe and accurate use of medications in ambulatory settings.

This position is majority remote with travel required for onsite visits, 0.8 FTE (64 hours per two-week pay period), 8-hour day shifts and no weekends.

Qualifications

• Requires licensure as Pharmacist (MN) upon hire.
• Completion of accredited residency program is preferred.
• 2 to 5 years of hospital pharmacy experience.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate operational and clinical initiatives in ambulatory settings.
• Assist with drug shortages, medication safety, student and staff education.
• Lead training and competency evaluation for pharmacy staff.
• Oversee education initiatives and ensure compliance with guidelines.
• Monitor projects for budget, scope and timelines.
• May dispense medications and certify orders with technicians.

Education

Bachelor's degree in Pharmacy

Doctoral/Ph.D. in Pharm.D.

Job description

Location Address

2925 Chicago AveLoading DockMinneapolis, MN 55407-1321

Date Posted

August 20, 2026

Department

62007800 AHG Pharmacy Services

Shift

Day (United States of America)

Shift Length

8 hour shift

Hours Per Week

32

Union Contract

Non-Union-NCT

Weekend Rotation

None

Job Summary

Allina Health is a not-for-profit health system that cares for individuals, families and communities throughout Minnesota and western Wisconsin. If you value putting patients first, consider a career at Allina Health. Our mission is to provide exceptional care as we prevent illness, restore health and provide comfort to all who entrust us with their care. This includes you and your loved ones. We are committed to providing whole person care, investing in your well-being, and enriching your career.

Key Position Details

• This position will support regulatory, storage and handling and clinical aspects of medications offered in our ambulatory clinics.

• The position will work alongside pharmacy, nursing, provider leadership, and the IS department to ensure the safe and accurate use of medication in the ambulatory clinics and in those prescribed from them.

• Majority remote work with travel required for onsite visits.

• 0.8 FTE (64 hours per two-week pay period)

• 8-hour day shifts

• No weekends

Job Description

Coordinates operational and clinical initiatives. Collaborates with staff and leadership to assist with coordination of drug shortages, medication safety, student & intern programs, and staff education. Assists with the implementation and competency of key operational and clinical initiatives. Provides day-to-day departmental leadership in areas of accountability through mentorship and continuing education of pharmacists.

Principle Responsibilities

• Assists with operational performance.
  • Recognizes and addresses operational and clinical opportunities for improvement.
  • Supports projects and initiatives including: develops and analyzes requirements, analyzes results, identifies options for optimization or issue resolution.
  • Leads development and implementation of new practices, workflows, guidelines and policies.
  • Develops guiding principles and tools that promote consistency across the system.
  • Collaborates with groups and teams assigned to projects and initiatives.
• Provides day-to day departmental leadership through mentorship and continuing education of pharmacist.
  • May coordinate the intern and student programs.
  • Leads workgroups and teams to meet objectives, timelines, and budget of projects and initiatives.
  • May provide educational opportunities for pharmacy staff.
  • Develops and implements new and ongoing clinical training and competency evaluation.
• Oversees operational and/or clinical education and initiatives.
  • Coordinate staff education/training and competency assessment of new operational and clinical initiatives.
  • Works collaboratively with the leadership team to identify gaps in education and assists in performance improvement to close gaps.
  • Offers resources and training for new and on-going compliance requirements.
  • May lead or coordinate site or system initiatives.
• Monitors financial outcomes.
  • Ensures projects are completed within the approved scope, timeline, and budget.
  • Assures evaluations include sound financial rationale.
• May prepare and dispense medications.
  • Accurately dispense or certify orders filled by the technician.
  • Assists in automatic dispensing cabinet(ADC) workflows.
  • Requires passing annual sterile products compounding competency.
  • Completes chemotherapy compounding competency.
  • Prepares or certifies sterile products including chemotherapy preparations prepared by technicians.
• Other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Pharmacy or
• Doctoral/Ph.D. level advanced degree in Doctor of Pharmacy (Pharm.D.) or
• Completion of accredited residency program
• 2 to 5 years of hospital pharmacy experience

Preferred Qualifications

• 2 to 5 years of retail pharmacy experience

Licenses/Certifications

• Licensed Pharmacist - MN Board of Pharmacy required upon hire
• Licensed Pharmacist - WI Dept of Safety & Professional Services required upon hire

Physical Demands

• Light Work:
• Lifting weight up to 20 lbs. occasionally, up to 10 lbs. frequently

Pay Range

Pay Range: $66.09 to $91.44 per hourThe pay described reflects the base hiring pay range. Your starting rate would depend on a variety of factors including, but not limited to, your experience, education, and the union agreement (if applicable). Shift, weekend and/or other differentials may be available to increase your pay rate for certain shifts or work.

Benefit Summary

Allina Health believes the best way to provide safe and compassionate care for our patients is by nurturing the passion of those who care for them. That's why we devote extraordinary resources to help you grow and thrive - not only as a professional but also as a whole person. When you join our team, you have access to a wealth of valuable employee benefits that support the total well-being - mind, body, spirit and community - of you and your family members.

Allina Health is all in on your well-being. Because well-being means something different to everyone, our award-winning program provides you with the resources you need to help you navigate your personal journey. This includes well-being dollars, dedicated well-being navigators, and many programs, activities, articles, videos, personal coaching and tools to support you on your journey.

We are focused on creating an inclusive workplace so everyone can see themselves as part of our care team. Our care teams are as diverse as the communities we serve and proud to be contributing to the mission of a leading health care organization. Our pioneering approach to well-being helps every member of our care team feel a deep sense of connection and joy in their work.

• Medical/Dental
• PTO/Time Away
• Retirement Savings Plans
• Life Insurance
• Short-term/Long-term Disability
• Voluntary Benefits (vision, legal, critical illness)
• Tuition Reimbursement or Continuing Medical Education as applicable
• Student Loan Support Benefits to navigate the Federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program
• Allina Health is a 501(c)(3) eligible employer

*Benefit eligibility/offerings are determined by FTE and if you are represented by a union.