Retail Pharmacist

Fairview Health Services; Princeton (MN); On-site; USD 92,000 - 131,000; Full time

Job summary

Fairview Health Services in Princeton, MN is seeking a pharmacist to provide clinical care to patients, counsel on therapies, and supervise pharmacy operations at the Princeton Clinic.

The role emphasizes patient counseling, drug therapy evaluation, and adherence to policies. You will ensure accurate dispensing, review for drug interactions, and support billing and quality assurance in a fast-paced, rotating schedule including day/evening shifts.

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.
• BLS/CPR certification as required at vaccination sites.

Responsibilities

• Provide clinical care including patient counseling and prospective drug use evaluation.
• Perform initial patient evaluation for prescribed therapies and analyze relevant data.
• Evaluate signs and symptoms and recommend modifications to therapy.
• Assess adverse reactions and complications of drug therapy.
• Monitor records for drug interactions and allergies.
• Counsel patients and healthcare professionals on drug therapy.
• Provide dispensing of prescriptions with accurate labeling and timely service.
• Identify and resolve medication-related issues in the patient's best interest.
• Ensure dispensing complies with legal requirements and Fairview policies.
• Responsible for error management and accurate billing to payers.
• Utilize technologies to ensure accuracy and efficiency in dispensing.

Skills

Excellent customer service

English proficiency

Time management

People management

Attention to detail

Policy adherence

Education

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

MN Pharmacy License

Tools

BLS/CPR

Job description

Job Overview

Location: Fairview Princeton Clinic, Princeton MN

Hours: 40 hours bi-weekly

Schedule: day/evening, rotating weekends

In this position you will 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

Although this is considered a non-benefit eligible position, Fairview offers employees the option to participate in the Fairview 403(b) plan, earn Sick and Safe Time, and early access to earned wages.

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

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