Retail Pharmacist

Riverwood Healthcare Center; McGregor (MN); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Riverwood Healthcare Center in Minnesota seeks a licensed Pharmacist to manage medication therapy, provide clinical advice, and educate patients on proper medication use and safety.

The role emphasizes collaboration with healthcare teams, immunization programs, and public health initiatives, delivering compassionate care in a rural community.

Qualifications

• PharmD degree required and MN license current.
• Strong pharmacology and medication therapy management knowledge.
• Experience with retail pharmacy operations and PBM systems.
• Excellent communication for patient counseling and collaboration.

Responsibilities

• Manage medication therapy and optimize regimens.
• Provide expert clinical advice and support patient outcomes.
• Counsel patients on proper medication use and safety.
• Collaborate with healthcare professionals and participate in immunization programs.

Skills

Pharmacology knowledge

Medication therapy management

Clinical pharmacy practices

Patient counseling

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Communication skills

Education

Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD) degree

Minnesota pharmacist license

Tools

Pharmacy software

Pharmacy benefit management systems

Job description

What we are looking for:

As a Pharmacist, you will play a critical role in ensuring the safe and effective use of medications for patients. You will be responsible for managing medication therapy, providing expert clinical advice, and supporting patient health outcomes through comprehensive pharmaceutical care. This role involves collaborating with healthcare professionals to optimize medication regimens and prevent adverse drug interactions. You will also engage in patient counseling to educate individuals on proper medication use, potential side effects, and health maintenance strategies. Ultimately, your expertise will contribute to improving patient safety, enhancing therapeutic outcomes, and supporting public health initiatives such as immunization programs.

Education and Experience:

• Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD) degree
• Registered Pharmacist with current Minnesota license.
• Strong knowledge of pharmacology, medication therapy management, and clinical pharmacy practices.
• Experience with retail pharmacy operations and pharmacy benefit management systems.
• Excellent communication skills for effective patient counseling and interdisciplinary collaboration.

What we offer:

At Riverwood Healthcare, treating our patients well starts with treating our employees well. We provide a culture that reflects the friendly, more relaxed atmosphere of the communities we serve. Our staff are welcoming and supportive of one another.

Depending on eligibility, there are a wide-variety of benefits including health insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, life insurance, a 401(k)-retirement plan, wellness benefits with on-site fitness center, and a time off package to maintain a healthy home-work balance.

EEO/AA Employer/Vet/Disabled All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to any lawfully protected status.

Please Note:

Offers of employment from Riverwood Healthcare are conditional and contingent upon successful clearance of all background checks and pre-employment requirements.

About us:

Riverwood Healthcare is considered a great place to work due to its strong sense of community, work-life balance, and opportunities for professional development, all within a rural setting that offers a high quality of life. Employees appreciate the close-knit, family-like atmosphere and the ability to make a significant impact on the local community.

Riverwood Healthcare Center is an independent, fully integrated health system with three primary care clinics (located in Aitkin, McGregor and Garrison) and a highly acclaimed critical access hospital. We are proud of partnerships that enable us to provide an incredible range of comprehensive specialty services, keeping our patients close to home.