Pharmacist - Specialty Pharmacy

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 Specialty Pharmacy team. This position is part time with benefits, 40 hours per pay period, day shift.

This position will be located in the P1 Specialty pharmacy. The individual will be responsible for pharmacy functions such as checking and verifying prescriptions, evaluating for drug interactions, and assessing medication profiles. The pharmacist will also be responsible for advanced functions such as accessing and interpreting lab results, documentation of outreach calls in the EHR, evaluation and documentation of adherence issues, and communication with specialty clinic providers and staff. The position will demonstrate skill with navigating an EMR for patient information, specialty pharmacy accreditation standards, specialty pharmacy processes, and forming and maintaining relationships with clinic staff. 

In addition, as part of this role, this pharmacist will be situated in HHS clinics where they will connect with patients to provide medication education for various specialty and non-specialty disease states, while connecting them to care within our Specialty Pharmacy. 

For this role, clinical training, including a residency or experience in a clinical outpatient setting, is preferred.

Purpose of this position: Responsible for the filling and dispensing of specialty and non-specialty medication orders including the proper handling, usage, and storage of drugs in the pharmacy. Maintains standards set by the department and third-party accrediting organizations and translates policies and procedures into the daily operation of the pharmacy. Promotes safe handling, usage, and adherence to specialty medications. Responsible for acting as an information resource to patients, physicians, nurses, and other healthcare professionals regarding medication therapy and drug-related information and literature. Oversees timely and accurate delivery of specialty medications. Supports the values of the organization by demonstrating personal responsibility, respect for self and others, innovation through teamwork, dedication to caring, and excellence in customer service.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Verifies, prepares, compounds, and accurately dispenses medications
• Responsible for interpretation of physician medication orders for accuracy and appropriateness, informing them of any errors, omissions, or discrepancies and, based on an evaluation of the patient's condition, suggests appropriate or alternate drug therapy to the physician
• Responsible for maintaining accurate and proper patient medication profiles