Pharmacist - Specialty Pharmacy

Overview

The Pharmacist - Specialty Pharmacist will practice in an integrated, team-based care model providing pharmaceutical care and drug distribution services in accordance with policies, practice standards, and regulatory requirements. The pharmacist will develop and maintain positive relationships with nurses, providers, patients, and other care team members to achieve desired outcomes and excellent patient care. The position will support all aspects of daily pharmacy department activities, including training of new staff and pharmacy students, supervision of the pharmacy technicians and interns, resolution of customer service issues, billing, record keeping, monthly audits, and other functions necessary for optimal specialty pharmacy performance.

The specialty pharmacist will assist in process improvement initiatives, optimizing medication utilization, improving medication safety, and other duties as assigned by the Specialty Pharmacy Manager.

• Practice in an integrated, team-based care model delivering pharmaceutical care and drug distribution services in accordance with policies, standards, and regulatory requirements.
• Develop and maintain positive relationships with nurses, providers, patients, and other care team members to achieve optimal patient care outcomes.
• Support daily pharmacy department activities, including training of new staff and pharmacy students.
• Supervise pharmacy technicians and interns; resolve customer service issues; manage billing, record keeping, monthly audits, and other functions for specialty pharmacy performance.
• Assist in process improvement initiatives, optimize medication utilization, and improve medication safety; perform other duties as assigned by the Specialty Pharmacy Manager.

• Required Qualifications: Minimum 1 year of experience as a practicing pharmacist; experience with the dispensing and monitoring of specialty drugs highly preferred.
• Educational Requirements: Pharm.
  
  D. or B.S. Pharmacy from a college of pharmacy accredited by the American Council on Pharmaceutical Education; successful completion of a residency program preferred.
• Preferred Requirements: Board Certification in Oncology (BCOP), Ambulatory Care (BCACP), or Pharmacotherapy (BCPS).

• Licensure: Licensed as a Registered Pharmacist by the Minnesota and Wisconsin Board of Pharmacy. May be required to obtain additional state licenses as needed based on service area and state requirements (e.g., North Dakota).
• CSP Credential: Certified Specialty Pharmacist (CSP) through NASP. If not already certified as a CSP, must obtain the credential within 9 months from completing 3000 hours of Specialty Pharmacy practice within 4 years.
• Additional
  
  Note:
  
  If not licensed as a Registered Pharmacist upon hire, candidate must have a Pharmacy Intern License and/or be 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

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Shift Rotation: Day Rotation (United States of America)

Compensation Range: $ - $

Employee Benefits at Essentia Health:
At Essentia Health, we’re committed to supporting well-being, growth, and work-life balance. Our comprehensive benefits include medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance, along with supplemental options to fit your needs. We offer a 401(k) plan with employer contributions and invest in professional development through training, tuition reimbursement, and educational programs. Flexible scheduling, generous time off, and wellness resources are provided.

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