Retail Pharmacist

Fairview Health Services; Minnesota; On-site; USD 140,000 - 197,000; Full time

Job summary

Fairview Health Services in Minnesota seeks a licensed pharmacist to provide clinical care, counsel patients, and assist the pharmacy manager in daily operations.

You will supervise staff indirectly, ensure accurate dispensing, monitor drug interactions, and uphold all policies. The role emphasizes patient safety, regulatory compliance, and collaboration with healthcare professionals.

Qualifications

• Pharmacy degree from an accredited school.
• Working knowledge of third party pay plans.
• Excellent customer service and communication skills.
• Proficient in the English language.
• Ability to manage time and people effectively.
• Good attention to detail.
• Ability to follow policies and procedures.
• MN Pharmacy License.
• BLS/CPR认证 (Basic Life Support).

Responsibilities

• Provide clinical care including patient counseling and prospective drug use evaluation.
• Perform initial patient evaluation related to prescribed therapies.
• Evaluate disease signs and modify drug therapy as needed.
• Monitor for adverse drug reactions and interactions.
• Counsel patients and answer questions about drug therapy.
• Dispense medications with accurate labeling and timely service.
• Identify and resolve medication-related patient problems.
• Ensure legal and contractual compliance in dispensing and billing.
• Support error-management activities and policy adherence.

Skills

Customer service

Communication

Time management

Attention to detail

Policy adherence

English language

Education

BS/BA or PharmD in Pharmacy

MN Pharmacy License

BLS/CPR

Job description

Job Overview

Provide clinical care to patients of the pharmacy, assist the pharmacy manager in the operation and management of the pharmacy, provide indirect supervision for support staff and ensure adherence to all policies and procedures

Responsibilities

• Provide appropriate clinical care including patient counseling and prospective drug use evaluation to all patients receiving their medication therapy from the Pharmacy.
• Perform initial patient evaluation as it pertains to the prescribed therapies. Collect, analyze, interpret, and evaluate appropriate data relative to medication therapy.
• Evaluate the significance of signs and symptoms relative to disease processes and makes recommendations for the modification of drug therapy.
• Evaluate the significance and clinical importance of adverse reactions and complications associated with drug therapy.
• Monitor patient records for potential drug interactions as well as patient allergies.
• Provide counseling and answer questions from patients, family and health care professionals concerning drug therapy.
• Provide prescription drug therapy to patients/customers ensuring accurate labeling and dispensing of medications in a timely fashion.
• Identify and resolve patient specific medication related problems and issues in the patient’s best interest.
• Ensure dispensing of prescriptions in accordance with all legal requirements, regulatory agencies, third party contracts, and Fairview Pharmacy Services Policy and Procedures.
• Responsible for error management activities.
• Responsible for accurate and complete billing to payers.
• Utilize all technologies to ensure accuracy and efficiency in the dispensing process.

Required Qualifications

• B.S./B.A. or PharmD in Pharmacy from an accredited school of Pharmacy
• Working knowledge of third party pay plans
• excellent customer service and communication skills
• proficient in the English language
• ability to manage time and people effectively
• good attention to detail,
• ability to follow policies and procedures
• MN Pharmacy License
• Basic Life Support (American Heart Assoc or Red Cross) BLS/CPR required at sites providing vaccinations is required.

Preferred Qualifications

• 1 year practicing pharmacist in a community setting

Benefit Overview

Fairview offers a generous benefit package including but not limited to medical, dental, vision plans, life insurance, short-term and long-term disability insurance, PTO and Sick and Safe Time, tuition reimbursement, retirement, early access to earned wages, and more! Please follow this link for additional information: https://www.fairview.org/careers/benefits/noncontract

Compensation Disclaimer

An individual's pay rate within the posted range may be determined by various factors, including skills, knowledge, relevant education, experience, and market conditions. Additionally, our organization prioritizes pay equity and considers internal team equity when making any offer. Hiring at the maximum of the range is not typical. If your role is eligible for a sign-on bonus, the bonus program that is approved and in place at the time of offer, is what will be honored.

EEO Statement

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

$67.11- $94.74 Hourly