Pharmacist-Inpatient and Infusion

3M HEALTHCARE; United States; On-site; USD 91,045,584 - 125,973,254; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/Dental

PTO

Retirement plans

Life insurance and disability

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Allina Health in Saint Paul, MN seeks a Pharmacist to provide optimal pharmaceutical care, medication management and patient education within a home infusion-focused team.

This 0.8 FTE role (64 hours per two-week pay period) includes medication reviews, counseling, and collaboration with clinicians to ensure safe, effective and cost-aware therapy across home infusion settings.

Shift coverage includes Day/Evening/Night with 32 hours per week and every third weekend rotation.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Pharmacy or PharmD from an accredited school of pharmacy.
• Licensed Pharmacist – MN Board of Pharmacy required upon hire (if working in MN); Licensed Pharmacist – WI Dept of Safety & Professional Services required upon hire (if working in WI).
• Completion of an accredited residency program or equivalent pharmacy experience (preferred).

Responsibilities

• Reviews medications and patient medication profiles for possible interactions.
• Evaluates medication orders for appropriateness, including dosage, route, frequency, effectiveness, and cost.
• Checks for medication over/under utilization.
• Conducts medication history reviews and monitors patient medication profiles.
• Collaborates with other health care professionals to manage home infusion patient care plans.
• Dispenses and verifies medications and IV solutions.
• Provides counseling and consultation to patients and staff.
• Coordinates with home care partners, liaisons, and social workers to manage referrals and admissions.

Education

Bachelor's degree in Pharmacy

PharmD

Job description

Job Summary

Allina Health is a not‑for‑profit health system that cares for individuals, families and communities throughout Minnesota and western Wisconsin. The pharmacy role focuses on providing optimal pharmaceutical care, medication management, and patient education to improve health outcomes.

Location

333 Smith Ave N, Saint Paul, MN 55102-2344

Shift Details

Day/Evening/Night; 8/12 combo shift; 32 hours per week; every third weekend rotation.

Key Position Details

0.8 FTE (64 hours per two‑week pay period).

Principle Responsibilities

• Reviews medications and patient medication profiles for possible interactions.
• Evaluates medication orders for appropriateness, including dosage, route, frequency, effectiveness, and cost.
• Checks for medication over/under utilization.
• Conducts medication history reviews and monitors patient medication profiles.
• Adheres to formulary management principles, published guidelines, and approved protocols.
• Collaborates with other health care professionals to manage home infusion patient care plans.
• Dispenses and verifies medications and IV solutions.
• Ensures accuracy of product preparation, compounding, and labeling.
• Evaluates compatibilities between medications, IV solutions, and parenteral nutrition.
• Programs and maintains pump technology and medication delivery devices as needed.
• Provides counseling and consultation to patients and staff.
• Consults with physicians and other health care providers to optimize medication therapy.
• Documents professional activities and medication consults in the medical record or pharmacy reporting databases.
• Coordinates with home care partners, liaisons, and social workers to manage referrals and admissions.
• Provides medication education to patients and healthcare professionals.
• Improves medication therapy and supports cost efficiencies.
• Leads and trains pharmacy team members, delegating tasks and providing orientation.
• Participates in emergent medical situations when required.
• Coordinates with third‑party vendors and delivery couriers supporting home infusion business.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Pharmacy or PharmD from an accredited school of pharmacy.
• 0 to 2 years of identified pharmacy experience.
• Licensed Pharmacist – MN Board of Pharmacy required upon hire (if working in MN); Licensed Pharmacist – WI Dept of Safety & Professional Services required upon hire (if working in WI).

Preferred Qualifications

• Completion of an accredited residency program or equivalent pharmacy experience.
• Completion of pharmacist board certification.
• 2 to 5 years of hospital pharmacy experience or home infusion pharmacy experience, including therapeutic drug monitoring and IV admixture.

Physical Demands

Light work. Lifting weight up to 20 lbs. occasionally, up to 10 lbs. frequently.

Pay Range

$66.09 to $91.44 per hour. The base hiring range may be adjusted based on experience, education, shift differentials, and union agreement.

Benefits

• Medical/Dental
• Paid time off (PTO)
• Retirement savings plans
• Life insurance and short‑term/long‑term disability
• Voluntary benefits (vision, legal, critical illness)
• Tuition reimbursement or continuing education opportunities
• Student loan support