Pharmacist

We have a 0.8 Clinical Pharmacist position available at M Health Fairview Ridges Hospital!

Hours: 64 hours per pay period (bi-weekly)

Schedule: Rotating day/evening, 8-hour shifts, work every 3^rd weekend

Overview

Pharmacists at Ridges provide pharmaceutical care for patients, monitor drug therapy and coordinate drug distribution, ensure medication safety, participate in education of students and/or residents, and develop and maintain professional relationships with other healthcare providers. 

Responsibilities

• Provide pharmaceutical care to hospital patients.
• Review new medication orders for appropriateness of therapy
• Monitor patients on an ongoing basis and adjust medications and doses after consulting with the prescriber
• Provide interpretation and problem solving of provider’s orders, checking for formulary status, appropriate drug selection, dose and dosage form, drug-drug interactions, drug-nutrient interactions, drug duplication, potential for adverse events, appropriate route of administration, therapeutic substitution, IV to PO conversion, or other formulary or departmental initiatives
• Evaluate therapy for optimal patient outcomes while ensuring medication safety
• Perform admission medication histories and discharge medication reconciliation review
• Coordinate drug distribution in assigned areas.

• Verify medication orders ordered by providers in the electronic health record (Epic)
• Direct and oversee the drug distribution activities of pharmacy technicians and interns
• Participate in team meetings/discussions.

• Foster an environment of teamwork with other department staff
• Precept students and/or pharmacy residents on rotation
• Provide training and education to other staff members
• Provide drug information and consultation to physicians, nurses, patients, and other healthcare professionals.

• Act as a primary resource for nursing staff on the proper administration of drugs
• Provide training and education to others as necessary
• Remain current with new drug information for patient populations served
• Participate in Medication Safety, ADE, DUE and performance improvement activities

• Complete medication safety forms when issues are identified (e.g., Compass reports)
• Identify additional opportunities to improve patient care and the performance of the pharmacy department
• Respond to cardio-pulmonary emergencies as assigned to assist with drug preparation and information on emergency medications intervening as appropriate to ensure optimal patient outcomes.
• Meet all role-related and age specific competencies. Comply with all initial and ongoing competencies within the entity and department.  Complete required learning relevant to the role.

Universal Competencies

Demonstrates Commitment to Customers

• Is aware of different customer needs/desires.
• Takes action to meet customer needs/desires with respect to customer diversity.
• Helps improve processes to meet customer needs.
• Suggests and acts on ideas to improve overall customer service.
• Respects confidentiality and shares information with only those that need to know.

Demonstrates Commitment to Fellow Employees

• Seeks to understand and value differences between employees.
• Treats other employees with dignity and respect.
• Demonstrates open, honest communication and behavior.
• Resolves conflict in a positive manner.
• Contributes to the productivity of the workgroup.

Demonstrates Commitment to M Health Fairview

• Lives the values of dignity, integrity, service and compassion.
• Supports the mission/vision.
• Speaks positively about M Health Fairview.
• Chooses to make Fairview a better place.

Organizational Expectations

• Completes all initial and annual required learning relevant to the role.
• Complies with all relevant laws, regulations, and policies.
• Contributes to a safe work environment.

Qualifications

Required License:

• Pharm. D. or bachelor’s in pharmacy
• Eligible for MN Pharmacy License 

Preferred Experience:

• Completion of a PGY1 residency or equivalent advanced hospital clinical practice experience

Ridges has been awarded "Best Hospital Workplace" by the Minnesota Hospital Association in both 2023 and 2024! 

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

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.

Salary : $66 - $93