Retail Pharmacist

Fairview Health Services; Minnesota Lake (MN); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision plans

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Paid time off

Sick time

Tuition reimbursement

Retirement plan

Earned wage access

Job summary

Fairview Health Services is hiring a pharmacist to provide clinical care and patient counseling for medication therapy. You will support the pharmacy manager in operations, supervise staff indirectly, and ensure policy adherence.

Responsibilities include evaluating data, monitoring drug interactions, and resolving medication-related issues to optimize patient outcomes. The position requires a pharmacy degree, MN license, and BLS/CPR certification, with a strong emphasis on customer service,

Qualifications

• Pharmacy degree from an accredited school.
• Excellent customer service and communication skills.
• Proficiency in English and ability to follow policies.
• MN Pharmacy License and BLS/CPR certification.

Responsibilities

• Provide clinical care and patient counseling for medication therapy.
• Evaluate data related to medication therapy and adjust as needed.
• Assess signs, symptoms, and adverse drug reactions; recommend therapy changes.
• Monitor for drug interactions and allergies; counsel patients and care teams.
• Dispense prescriptions accurately and manage billing to payers.
• Identify, document, and resolve medication-related issues with patients.
• Ensure compliance with laws, policies, and Fairview procedures.

Skills

Customer service

Communication skills

Time management

Attention to detail

Policy adherence

English proficiency

Education

B.S./B.A. or PharmD in Pharmacy

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