Pharmacist Acute Care - 1.0 FTE

Company: Essentia Health
Location: Duluth
Posted on: February 18, 2025

Job Description:

Job Description: The Acute Care Pharmacist is 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 serving as a clinical specialist and consultant to staff within Essentia Health. The Acute Care Pharmacist assists in all aspects of the daily departmental activities, including training of new staff and pharmacy students, billing, record keeping, monthly audits, and other duties as assigned by the department leader. A positive attitude, excellent communication skills, attention to detail, and good organizational skills are essential. Education Qualifications: Education and/or years experience required: ---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 Employee Benefits at Essentia Health : Health Coverage: Medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurance, plus supplemental health benefit options to ensure employees' well-being.Retirement Savings Plans: 401(k) with employer contributions to support long-term financial security.Professional Development: Opportunities for career growth through training, tuition reimbursement, and educational programs.Work-Life Balance: Flexible scheduling, time off, holidays, and personal leave to help employees manage their professional and personal lives.Employee Wellness Programs: Initiatives focused on physical, mental, and emotional health, including fitness memberships, counseling services, and wellness activities. Eligibility for Essentia Health's benefit programs vary. Please refer to the benefit summary provided to you, or contact our HR Service Center at for more information. Job Location: Building B - St Marys Medical Center Shift Rotation: Day/Eve/Night Rotation (United States of America) Shift Start/End: varies / varies Hours Per Pay Period: 80 Compensation Range: $142584 - $160098 / year Union: SMDC Pharmacists (SMPHM) FTE: 1 Weekends: yes

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