Pharmacist - On Call

Riverview Health; Crookston (MN); On-site; USD 90,632 - 126,904; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Robust scholarship program

Health insurance

Employer pension matching

Free annual biometric screening

Job summary

Riverview Health is seeking an On-Call Pharmacist to join their esteemed pharmacy team in Crookston, MN. The role involves providing pharmacy services across hospital, outpatient, and retail settings with a competitive wage range of $65.79 - $92.12 per hour. Ideal candidates should be graduates of an accredited pharmacy school, licensed in Minnesota, and possess BLS/ACLS certifications. Experience in Hospital Pharmacy and familiarity with EMR systems is preferred, ensuring patient safety and effective medication management as key responsibilities.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited Pharmacy School.
• Must hold a current Minnesota Board of Pharmacy License.
• Current American Heart BLS and ACLS certifications are required.

Responsibilities

• Provide pharmacy services to the hospital, ancillary clinics, and retail pharmacy operations.
• Accurately review and interpret medication orders.
• Ensure patient safety through correct drug dispensing.

Skills

Hospital Pharmacy experience

EMR and automated dispensing systems

Communication skills

Critical thinking

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Education

Graduate of an accredited Pharmacy School

Current Minnesota Board of Pharmacy License

American Heart BLS and ACLS certifications

Tools

Epic

Pyxis

Omnicell

Job description

Overview

RiverView Health, is a community owned, membership based non-profit organization that was formed in 1898 and continues to be the sole community hospital in Crookston, MN.

RiverView Health operates a 25 bed Critical Access Hospital, RiverView Recovery Center; a chemical dependency outpatient treatment program, RiverView Home Care and five primary care and specialty clinics in the hospitals service area.

We have a robust scholarship program for those furthering their education in a medical field, excellent benefits, and a friendly work environment. Full-time benefits include health insurance, free single vision and basic dental insurance, life insurance, long-term disability and short-term disability, and employer HSA contributions. Other benefits include employer pension matching, shift differential, incentive/premium pay, free annual biometric screening and paid volunteer time off.

RiverView is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.

Responsibilities

Pharmacist - (On Call)

Position Status: On-Call (PRN shifts: Days - Evenings - Weekends - Holidays)Department: Riverview PharmacyWage Range: $65.79 - $92.12 hourly DOE/(non-benefitted)

RiverView Healthcare Pharmacy is responsible for providing pharmacy services to the hospital, ancillary clinics, and retail pharmacy operations. Staff Pharmacist role encompasses inpatient pharmacy, outpatient pharmacy, and retail pharmacy duties.

The Staff Pharmacist is under the supervision of the Director of Pharmacy and is given significant autonomy in fulfilling job responsibilities. In the absence of the Director of Pharmacy, the Staff Pharmacist may be required to perform the essential duties of the Director of Pharmacy.

Accurately reviews and interprets medication orders; prepares accurate and complete patient/customer profiles; reviews profiles for correct drug, dosage and route of administration; ensures that no drug‑drug interaction exists; ensures that patient/customer is not allergic to any medication prescribed. Efficiently performs other professional pharmacy duties including the safe procurement, preparation, labeling, distribution and control of all drugs. Notifies appropriate medical/nursing staff whenever appropriate drug therapy is questionable. Actively supports and participates in pharmacy activities recommended by the TJC or other regulatory agencies.

Qualifications

Minimum(s):

• Graduate of an accredited Pharmacy School.
• Must hold a current Minnesota Board of Pharmacy License.
• Current American Heart BLS and ACLS certifications are required. If not currently certified training will be provided and certifications must be obtained within 6 months from date of hire.

Preferred(s):

• 5+ years of Hospital Pharmacy experience.
• Experience with EMR and automated dispensing systems (e.g., Epic, Pyxis, Omnicell)

Competencies:

• Demonstrated flexibility and reliability supporting holiday and high‑need coverage
• Ability to work independently during nights or low‑staffed shifts while maintaining patient safety standards
• Must work well under pressure and be sensitive to concerns and confidentiality of the patient
• Interdisciplinary collaboration and communication
• Patient‑centered care and education
• Must understand the importance of positive communication with patients/customers, medical staff, general public, other departments and co‑workers.
• Ability to work with patients of all ages and backgrounds with professionalism and care
• Strong communication, critical thinking, and interpersonal skills