Job Information
Essentia Health Acute Care Pharmacist (64 hours per pay period) in Duluth, Minnesota
Job Description:
Responsible for performing all duties associated with interpretation, order verification, dispensing and monitoring of medications ordered by prescribers; the evaluation and dissemination of comprehensive information about medications and their use, to patients, families, and medical staff; and providing quality pharmaceutical care to make a healthy difference in people’s lives. Job duties may also include daily medication monitoring, distribution and acquisition duties as required by the pharmacy department, medication reconciliation, anticoagulation dosing and monitoring, pharmacokinetic monitoring, renal dose adjustments, and provide medication related consultative service to staff within Essentia Health. Will assist in all aspects of the daily departmental activities, including training of new staff and precepting pharmacy students, interns and residents, billing, record keeping, monthly audits, and other duties as assigned by the department leader.
Education Qualifications:
Graduate of a college of pharmacy accredited by the American Council on Pharmaceutical Education (BS or PharmD degree required)
ASHP-Accredited Hospital Residency, or three or more years of hospital pharmacy experience preferred.
Licensure/Certification Qualifications:
Certification/Licensure Required:
Licensed as a Registered Pharmacist by the Board of Pharmacy of the state in which they will be working
Pharmacists in the SMPHM Union, are required to be licensed in both Minnesota and Wisconsin, regardless of their primary worksite
If not licensed as a Registered Pharmacist upon hire, the candidate must have a Pharmacy Intern License and/or is eligible to work as an intern and must become a Registered Pharmacist within 90 days of hire:
Minnesota: Must be licensed as a Pharmacy Intern through the Minnesota Board of Pharmacy
Wisconsin: In the final months of a Pharmacy program. No registration required
North Dakota: Must be registered as a Pharmacy Intern through the North Dakota Board of Pharmacy
Ongoing continuing education and license renewal as required by the state's Board of Pharmacy
FTE
0.8
Shift Rotation
Day/Eve/Night Rotation (United States of America)
Shift Start Time
Varies
Shift End Time
Varies
Pay Range
$110822 - $124417 / year
The approximate base compensation range is posted, but the actual offer will reflect our total compensation and benefits package. The offer will be determined by a number of factors including the selected candidate’s experience, knowledge, skills, abilities, FTE, as well as internal equity among our team.
Weekends
Yes
Holidays
Yes
Union
SMDC Pharmacists (SMPHM)
Effective December 1, 2019: Job offers are contingent upon successful completion of a post-offer assessment, including a urine drug screen, immunization review, proof of required vaccinations, and background check. Essentia Health is committed to maintaining a work environment free from the influence of illegal drugs and alcohol.
Essentia Health EEO:
Essentia Health is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, sexual identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) at Essentia
It is our policy to afford EEO to all individuals, regardless of race, religion, color, sex, pregnancy, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, family medical history, genetic information, sexual orientation, marital status, military service or veteran status, culture, socio-economic status, status with regard to public assistance, and other factors not related to qualifications, including employees or applicants who inquire about, discuss, or disclose their compensation or the compensation of other employees or applicants, or membership or activity in a local human rights commission, or any other category as defined by law.