Pharmacy Operations Lead

Fairview Health Services; Edina (MN); On-site; USD 143,000 - 203,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a skilled Pharmacist to lead inpatient pharmacy operations and provide clinical expertise. In this dynamic role, you will mentor and teach teams while managing medication use and ensuring compliance with regulations. You will collaborate with care teams to optimize therapy effectiveness and support performance metrics. With a focus on continuous improvement, you will utilize your leadership skills to drive departmental goals and enhance patient care. This opportunity offers a comprehensive benefits package and competitive compensation, making it an exciting prospect for dedicated professionals in the field.

Benefits

Health Insurance

Life and Disability Coverage

PTO

Tuition Reimbursement

Retirement Plans

Early Wage Access

Qualifications

• One year of pharmacist experience in a complex setting or completion of an ASHP-accredited PGY1 residency.
• Minnesota Pharmacist License and Preceptor License required.

Responsibilities

• Lead daily operations of assigned pharmacy/clinical department.
• Provide clinical, formulary, and pharmacotherapy expertise.
• Ensure compliance with laws, regulations, policies, and standards.

Skills

Clinical Pharmacy Services

Medication Management

Leadership

Pharmacotherapy Expertise

Regulatory Compliance

Performance Improvement

Education

Pharmacist Degree

ASHP-accredited PGY1 residency

Job description

Job Overview

The Pharmacist in this role will partner with three peers to serve as our Inpatient Pharmacist Leads for various clinical areas, including Internal Medicine/hospitalist, Oncology, Pain management, OB/NICU, and surgery/OR. The position involves mentoring and teaching teams, project-based work, and precepting students, interns, and residents.

Responsibilities include investigating medication errors, managing drug utilization and cost savings, coordinating drug shortage responses, IT ticketing, and regulatory oversight. Meetings may include site and system-wide sessions such as Pharmacy Operations, Pharmacy Practice, Regional Leadership, Pharmacy Council, and service line meetings.

This role primarily involves daytime hours with occasional fill-in for other shifts as needed.

Location

Primarily at Fairview Southdale in Edina, MN, with some oversight at Ridges in Burnsville.

Hours and Schedule

80 hours bi-weekly, mainly days, with rare evening/weekend coverage for projects or departmental needs.

Application Process

Check your application status online via your Fairview applicant profile at this link.

Job Expectations

• Lead daily operations of assigned pharmacy/clinical department to meet organizational goals.
• Provide clinical, formulary, and pharmacotherapy expertise; serve as a resource and preceptor for students and staff.
• Deliver clinical pharmacy services, including medication dispensing, therapy monitoring, and documentation.
• Partner with care teams to ensure appropriate medication use and therapy effectiveness.
• Assess and support the practice model, workflow, and environment for pharmacy staff.
• Develop performance metrics and improvement activities.
• Collaborate on human capital initiatives, staff development, and training.
• Build relationships with internal and external stakeholders to ensure alignment and compliance with contractual obligations.
• Support pharmacy performance and financial objectives through analysis and decision-making.
• Promote continuous improvement using lean tools.
• Ensure compliance with laws, regulations, policies, and standards.
• Maintain professional knowledge through literature review, training, and conferences.
• Perform additional responsibilities as assigned.

Minimum Education and Experience

• Pharmacist Degree
• One-year pharmacist experience in a complex setting or completion of an ASHP-accredited PGY1 residency

Licenses and Certifications

• Minnesota Pharmacist License
• Minnesota Preceptor License

Preferred Qualifications

• Completion of an ASHP-accredited PGY1 residency
• Doctor of Pharmacy degree
• Over 3 years of inpatient experience with leadership roles

Benefits

Fairview offers comprehensive benefits including health insurance, life and disability coverage, PTO, tuition reimbursement, retirement plans, early wage access, and more. Details available at this link.

Compensation

The posted salary range for a 40-hour week is $143,707.20 to $202,883.20 annually. Actual pay depends on factors like FTE, skills, education, and experience. We value pay equity and internal fairness.

EEO Statement

Fairview is an Equal Opportunity Employer and considers all qualified applicants without regard to protected statuses.