Pharmacist

Purpose of Job

This position is responsible for the dispensing medications and providing drug information following established standards and practices to ensure proper and safe medication use.

Job Functions

1. Compounds and dispenses medications and other pharmaceuticals.
2. Prepares IV solutions.
3. Prepares and maintains all necessary records on prescriptions, patient charges and inventory.
4. Provides information to facility staff on drugs and pharmaceuticals.
5. Writes guidelines for drug use within the hospital and implements hospital regulations.
6. Ensures medicines are stores appropriately and securely.
7. Provides guidance to pharmacy staff.
8. Answers questions about medicines from within the hospital, other hospitals and the general public.
9. This position may occasionally be required to float to other locations. Waconia, Chaska, Arlington.
10. Performs other duties as assigned.

1. Delivers medications to nursing stations.
2. Performs the Intelliguard tray refill for the OR's.
3. Performs other duties as assigned.

When functioning as Pharmacist in Charge:

1. Maintains that the pharmacy follows rules set out by the board of pharmacy
2. Orders and stocks medications in accordance with DEA regulations
3. Maintains that all licenses and variances are up to date for the assigned site
4. Assists with policy development and review
5. Works with billing and accounts payable to ensure invoices are paid

Minimum Education/Work Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Pharmacy
• Pharmacist experience in hospital setting

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities

• Knowledge of basic computer functions and Microsoft Office applications
  
  
• Ability to meet and maintain the necessary background checks as aligned with position functions
  
  
• Capable of making independent decisions with the use of good critical thinking and problem solving skills
  
  
• Ability to respond appropriately to unpredictable situations and diverse patient populations
  
  
• Ability to work carefully, methodically and accurately
  
  
• Knowledge of IV admixture, unit doses, computer operation, oncology, nutritional support and kinetic dosing
  
  
• Ability to communicate in the English language for effective written and verbal correspondence in order to complete job functions as mentioned above
  
  

License/Certification

• Valid Minnesota Pharmacist licensure

Schedule

• This position is scheduled every fourth weekend and every fourth holiday with the ability to pick up additional shifts as available

Physical Demands

Link to Employee Health Physical Demands

Schedule

• This position is scheduled every fourth weekend and every fourth holiday with the ability to pick up additional shifts as available