Pharmacy Resident

Location Address:

4050 Coon Rapids Blvd NW Coon Rapids, MN 55433-2522

Date Posted:

April 03, 2026

Department:

38007805 Mercy Pharmacy Residency Program

Shift:

Day/Evening/Night (United States of America)

Shift Length:

8 hour shift

Hours Per Week:

40

Union Contract:

Non-Union-NCT

Weekend Rotation:

Every 3rd

Job Summary:

Allina Health is a not-for-profit health system that cares for individuals, families and communities throughout Minnesota and western Wisconsin. If you value putting patients first, consider a career at Allina Health. Our mission is to provide exceptional care as we prevent illness, restore health and provide comfort to all who entrust us with their care. This includes you and your loved ones. We are committed to providing whole person care, investing in your well-being, and enriching your career.

Key Position Details:

• 1.0 FTE (80 hours per two-week pay period)
• 8-hour day/evening/night shifts
• Every 3rd weekend rotation

Job Description:

Provides optimal pharmaceutical care for patients through dispensing prescribed medications, monitoring patient medication therapies, providing consultation and education to patients about medications and their use. Provides services to patients and is the medication subject matter expert as part of the interdisciplinary care team. May advise physicians and other health practitioners on the selection, dosage, interactions, and side effects of medications. Responsible for meeting all requirements for his/her designated residency program.

Principle Responsibilities

• Reviews medications.
  • Reviews patient medication profile for possible interactions.
  • Evaluates medication orders for appropriate dose, route, frequency, and cost-effective administration of medications.
  • Checks for medication over/under utilization.
  • Monitors prescriptions to assure effectiveness and appropriateness.
  • May monitor ongoing therapy evaluating results.
  • May conduct medication history reviews.
• Dispenses medications.
  • Enter, verify, compound and dispense medications and IV's.
  • Verifies accuracy of product preparation, compounding, and labeling.
  • May evaluate compatibilities between medications, IV solutions, and parenteral nutrition.
  • May program and maintain pump technology and medication delivery devices.
  • May reduce audit risks through proper checks such as DAW, days supply, signatures, dates, take as directed, and returns-to-stock to ensure all legal and privacy requirements are met.
  • May engage in inventory management processes to optimize utilization of ordering and return programs.
  • May contribute to the team by assuring medications dispensed to and used by patients are safe, effective, cost effective and meet evidence based guidelines.
• Provides counseling and consultation.
  • Counsels patients on new medication, refills and over-the-counter products as needed.
  • Uses a communication technique reflecting attention to age, culture, and the specific needs of the patient or staff member.
  • Consults with physicians and other health care providers to assist patient with medications.
  • Provides pharmacotherapeutic recommendations to optimize therapy and benefit both patient care and cost efficiency.
• Provides medication education.
  • Provides medication education to patients to improve adherence and support positive outcomes.
  • Provides medication information and education to health care professionals.
  • Makes recommendations to optimize medication therapy.
  • May present on therapeutic topics to discuss prevalent or problematic issues related to prescribing.
  • Holds self and team members accountable to provide exemplary service to patients, care givers, nursing, and other care professional staff.
  • Collaborates as part of Interdisciplinary Care Team-based approach to patient care with physicians, other providers, nurses, and other health professionals to better meet patient needs while improving health care quality.
• Provides direction and training.
  • Provides work direction for Pharmacy team evaluating and prioritizing workload to ensure processes are performed efficiently.
  • Assists in orientation and training for pharmacy staff.
  • May precept pharmacy students, interns, and residents.
• Other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Pharmacy or
• Doctoral/Ph.D. level advanced degree in Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD)
• Postgraduate year one residency for postgraduate year two program

Licenses/Certifications

• Licensed Pharmacist - MN Boar