Pharmacist, Casual - Community Pharmacies

Hennepin Healthcare is an integrated system of care that includes HCMC, a nationally recognized Level I Adult Trauma Center and Level I Pediatric Trauma Center and acute care hospital, as well as a clinic system with primary care clinics located in Minneapolis and across Hennepin County. The comprehensive healthcare system includes a 473-bed academic medical center, a large outpatient Clinic & Specialty Center, and a network of clinics in the North Loop, Whittier, and East Lake Street neighborhoods of Minneapolis, and in the suburban communities of Brooklyn Park, Golden Valley, Richfield, and St. Anthony Village. Hennepin Healthcare has a large psychiatric program, home care, and operates a research institute, philanthropic foundation, and Hennepin EMS. The system is operated by Hennepin Healthcare System, Inc., a subsidiary corporation of Hennepin County.

Equal Employment Opportunities: We believe equity is essential for optimal health outcomes and are committed to achieve optimal health for all by actively eliminating barriers due to racism, poverty, gender identity, and other determinants of health. We are committed to equitable care and working in an environment that celebrates, promotes, and protects diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging. We are committed to bringing in individuals with new cultural perspectives to assist in creating a more equitable healthcare organization.

SUMMARY:

We are currently seeking a Pharmacist to join our Community Pharmacies team. This position is casual, no benefits. This role will rotate coverage through our community pharmacy locations based on need.

Purpose of this position: Works collaboratively with the patient and care team to ensure medications are indicated, effective, safe, and patients are adherent with therapy. Maintains standards set by the department and translates policies and procedures into the daily operation of the pharmacy and ambulatory clinic. Responsible for acting as an information resource to patients, physicians, nurses, and other healthcare professionals regarding medication therapy and drug-related information and literature. Plans and organizes work schedule of supportive personnel (ex. interns, students) and pharmacists, as required.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Provides Medication Therapy Management and/or disease state management to clinic patients
• Evaluates and maintains a patient's medication profile to ensure that each medication is indicated, effective, safe, and that the patient is adherent with therapy
• Follows documentation and billing expectations, as directed by departmental leadership
• Completes timely documentation of activities within the electronic medical record as appropriate for specific area of responsibility per policy from the Office of Medical Staff. Documentation is to be completed within 5 business days of an encounter and no later than 14 days following the encounter
• Evaluates, interprets, and delivers medication information to patients, nurses, physicians, or other health care practitioners
• Performs all responsibilities/duties required by the pharmacy department as defined by the scope of service particular to each clinic to ensure that the unique nature of the client is addressed
• Will precept Resident or PharmD student rotations. May coordinate learner rotations
• Maintains current knowledge of pharmacotherapy, pathophysiology, and procedures in area of practice
• During patient encounter, based on an assessment of the patient's specific medical needs, make interventions with the medical team members and nursing team members to facilitate optimal drug therapy and facilitate the provision of other pharmacy services
• Keeps up-to-date with competencies of both the pharmacy department and those required in the clinic of practice
• May work under Collaborative Practice and protocols as authorized by the health-system
• Complete health-system and departmental requirements on time and accurately (ex. Annual required training, timecard submission, use of scheduling software)
• Performs other duties as assigned

QUALIFICATIONS:

Minimum Qualifications:

• Graduation from college with a degree in Pharmacy

Preferred Qualifications:

• Currently practicing as an MTM provider in the state of MN; or
• Completion of a residency program with emphasis on ambulatory care within the past two years; or
• BPS certification preferred

Knowledge/ Skills/ Abilities:

• Excellent problem-solving and communication skills (verbal & written)
• Ability to work under pressure and be flexible in setting priorities
• Ability to do accurate, detailed analysis of complex information and issues is essential
• Extremely strong customer service orientation
• Ability to effectively interact with team members and other departments
• Adaptable to changing priorities, tasks, and work schedules to meet customer service standards

License/Certifications:

• Possession of a valid license to practice pharmacy in the State of Minnesota
• If appropriate based on graduation year, MTM provider certification achieved through completion of a DHS approved Accreditation Council of Pharmacy Education (ACPE) program that has both didactic and clinical elements within the past two years of employment

You've made the right choice in considering Hennepin Healthcare for your employment. We offer a wealth of opportunities for individuals who want to make an impact in our patients' lives. We are dedicated to providing Equal Employment Opportunities to both current and prospective employees. We are driven to connect talented individuals with life-changing career opportunities, enabling you to provide exceptional care without exception. Thank you for considering Hennepin Healthcare as a future employer.

• We offer a competitive pay rate based on your skills, licensure/certifications, education, experience related to this position, and internal equity.
• We provide an extensive benefits program that includes Medical; Dental; Vision; Life, Short and Long-term Term Disability Insurance; Retirement Funds; Paid Time Off; Tuition reimbursement; and license and Certification reimbursement (Available ONLY for benefit eligible positions).
• For a complete list of our benefits, please visit our career site on why you should work for us.