Minneapolis, MN, USA
16 days ago
Pharmacist Clinical Specialist Senior

Number of Job Openings Available:

1

Date Posted:

January 24, 2025

Department:

38012916 AHCI Infusion Coon Rapids

Shift:

Day (United States of America)

Shift Length:

8 hour shift

Hours Per Week:

40

Union Contract:

Non-Union-NCT

Weekend Rotation:

None

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:

Position resides within Allina Health Cancer Institute Coon Rapids

**BCOP is a plus**

This role requires that all external and internal applicants successfully pass a drug test before beginning work or receiving a final offer of employment. A positive test result and/or refusal to submit to testing will result in disqualification of further employment consideration.

1.0 FTE (40-hours per week)8-hour day shiftsNo weekendsFull-Time benefit eligible

Job Description:

Responsible for medication therapy management using in depth knowledge of patient care, pharmacy practice, pharmacotherpy, and technology. Coordinates with other heath care professionals to ensure optimal patient care through utilizing best practices. Provides education and mentorship to patients, pharmacists and other health care providers.

Principle Responsibilities

Coordinates improvement and quality opportunities.Recognizes and addresses opportunities for improvement, using best practices information.Uses quality improvement tools and techniques to make process improvements.Participates in research studies, contributes to addition of practice body of knowledge, and presents findings at local, state and national meetings and through publication.Works with leaders to optimize departmental financial performance.Conducts audits on service quality and compliance when needed.May lead development and implementation of new clinical practices, guidelines, policies.Mentors and promotes the role of staff pharmacists.Develops and maintains programs designed to improve the skills of pharmacists.Participates in the education of physicians, nurses and other health care providers.Participates in development of and training/orientation for new clinical services.Assists in guiding, motivating, and holding people accountable for their practice.Provides feedback and coaching on an ongoing basis.Contributes feedback to managers to assist with the provision of performance evaluations.Evaluates medication use.Conducts medication use evaluations to identify opportunities to improve the use of medications.Successfully collaborates with other health care professionals to accomplish improvements.Participates in drug formulary reviews.Submits articles to the Medical Staff Newsletter.Coordinates resident and student education.Maintains primary preceptorship of pharmacy residents.Mentors staff pharmacist preceptorship of pharmacy residents in specialty rotations.Directs student pharmacist programs in conjunction with staff pharmacists and department leaders.Monitors patient and employee safety.Provides patient education.Identifies and addresses patient safety issues.Participates in root cause analysis for medication error occurrences.Participates in review of adverse drug events and identifies and executes plans to reduce the likelihood in the future.May lead specialty practice areas.Provides expert clinical consultation services in the areas of pharmacology, immunotherapy, immunology, transplantation, infections disease, oncology/investigational drug, pain management and palliative care, critical care, cardiovascular care and ambulatory care.Provides leadership in the collection, analysis and communication of patient outcomes data.Serves as a resource to department and hospital staff through education programs and materials.Other duties as assigned.


Required Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Pharmacy orDoctoral/Ph.D. level advanced degree in Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD)Postgraduate year 2 residency experience or similar experience

Preferred Qualifications

Previous oncology pharmacy experienceBCOP Certified


Licenses/Certifications

Licensed Pharmacist - MN Board of Pharmacy required if working in the state of MN upon hireLicensed Pharmacist - WI Board of Pharmacy required if working in the state of WI upon hire


Physical Demands

Light Work:Lifting weightUp to 20 lbs. occasionally, Up to 10 lbs. frequently

Pay Range

Pay Range: $64.63 to $89.43 per hour

The pay described reflects the base hiring pay range. Your starting rate would depend on a variety of factors including, but not limited to, your experience, education, and the union agreement (if applicable). Shift, weekend and/or other differentials may be available to increase your pay rate for certain shifts or work.

Benefit Summary

Allina Health believes the best way to provide safe and compassionate care for our patients is by nurturing the passion of those who care for them. That’s why we devote extraordinary resources to help you grow and thrive — not only as a professional but also as a whole person. When you join our team, you have access to a wealth of valuable employee benefits that support the total well-being — mind, body, spirit and community — of you and your family members. 

Allina Health is all in on your well-being. Because well-being means something different to everyone, our award-winning program provides you with the resources you need to help you navigate your personal journey. This includes up to $100 in well-being dollars, dedicated well-being navigators, and many programs, activities, articles, videos, personal coaching and tools to support you on your journey.  

In addition, Allina Health offers employee resources groups (ERGs) -- voluntary, employee-led groups that serve as a resource for members and organizations by fostering a diverse, inclusive workplace aligned with the organization's mission, values, goals, business practices, and objectives. Allina Health also engages employees in various community involvement and volunteering events.  

Benefits include:

Medical/Dental

PTO/Time Away

Retirement Savings Plans

Life Insurance

Short-term/Long-term Disability

Paid Caregiver Leave

Voluntary Benefits (vision, legal, critical illness)

Tuition Reimbursement or Continuing Medical Education as applicable

Student Loan Support Benefits to navigate the Federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program

Allina Health is a 501(c)(3) eligible employer

*Benefit eligibility/offerings are determined by FTE and if you are represented by a union.

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