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Working title: Central Pharmacist

Agency: Human Services Dept

• Who May Apply : Open to all qualified job seekers

• Date Posted : 04/25/2024

• Closing Date : 05/09/2024

• Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit : Human Services Dept/Direct Care & Treatment

• Division/Unit : St Peter / Pharmacy

• Work Shift/Work Hours : 7:00am - 5:00pm (8-hour shift)

• Days of Work : Monday - Friday

• Travel Required : No

• Salary Range: $48.51 - $71.75 / hourly; $101,288 - $149,814 / annually

• Classified Status : Classified

• Bargaining Unit/Union : 213 - Health Treatment Professional/Unrep.

• Telework Eligible : No

• Designated in Connect 700 Program for Applicants with Disabilities (https://mn.gov/mmb/careers/diverse-workforce/people-with-disabilities/connect700/) : Yes

Make a difference in the lives of Minnesotans.

The work you’ll do is more than just a job. Join the talented, engaged and inclusive workforce dedicated to creating a better Minnesota.

Looking For a Change! Join our Pharmacist Team at the Department of Human Services, Direct Care & Treatment Division.

Together we can improve your work/life balance while continuing to enhance the lives of Minnesotans.

We have a great opportunity for a Licensed Pharmacist at St. Peter to provide pharmaceutical Support to our Direct Care and Treatment division. If you have an interest in developing your career in psychiatric pharmacy, this may be the next step in your career!

The hours of operations of the pharmacy are 7:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday*.

Job Duties:

• Oversee pharmacy operations and dispense drugs according to physician prescriptions

• Provide pharmaceutical care services, including time spent dedicated to medication reconciliation and after care planning.

• Manage inventory, supervise pharmacy technicians, and perform quality control checks on medications.

• Ensure that the process for dispensing medications from the pharmacy meets all legal and accreditation/certification requirements, and complies with all applicable policies, procedures, codes, and standards for the facility.

• Serve as a consultant to medical and nursing staff to provide the most current information regarding drug therapies.

• Deliver occasional presentations to educate staff and patients on pharmaceutical topics.

• This position will be expected to work a Saturday and Sunday once (1) a quarter from 7am-12pm. *

Minimum Qualifications

• B.S. in Pharmacy or Doctor of Pharmacy from an accredited College of Pharmacy

• Licensure or eligibility for licensure as a pharmacist in Minnesota

• Two years of experience as a full-time pharmacist or completion of a PGY1 Pharmacy Residency.

• Strong written and verbal communication skills

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience providing pharmacy services for individuals with mental illness, chemical dependency, and related or co-occurring diagnoses.

• Proficient in data collection, entry, evaluation and Microsoft Excel spreadsheet experience or other equivalent programs.

• Experience working on multidisciplinary teams.

• Quality improvement training or experience.

• Our employees are dedicated to ensuring cultural responsiveness. Preferred candidates will have a variety of experiences working effectively with others from different backgrounds and cultures.

Additional Requirements

To facilitate proper crediting, please ensure that your resume clearly describes your experience in the areas listed and indicates the beginning and ending month and year for each job held.

REFERENCE/BACKGROUND CHECKS - The Department of Human Services will conduct reference checks to verify job-related credentials and criminal background check prior to appointment.

AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

Minnesota State Colleges and Universities is an Equal Opportunity employer/educator committed to the principles of diversity. We prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals based on their race, sex, color, creed, religion, age, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, or membership in a local commission as defined by law. As an affirmative action employer, we actively seek and encourage applications from women, minorities, persons with disabilities, and individuals with protected veteran status.

Reasonable accommodations will be made to all qualified applicants with disabilities. If you are an individual with a disability who needs assistance or cannot access the online job application system, please contact the job information line at 651-259-3637 or email careers@state.mn.us . Please indicate what assistance is needed.