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Working Title: Clinical Pharmacist

Job Class: Pharmacist

Agency: Human Services Dept

• Job ID : 81732

• Location : St. Peter

• Telework Eligible : Yes - Hybrid - 2 days a week

• Full/Part Time : Full time

• Regular/Temporary : Regular

• Who May Apply : Open to all qualified job seekers

• Date Posted : 11/08/2024

• Closing Date : 12/23/2024

• Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit : Human Services Dept

• Division/Unit : St Peter / Pharmacy

• Work Shift/Work Hours : 7:00am - 5:00pm (8 hr. shifts)

• Days of Work : Monday - Friday

• Travel Required : Yes / 40% to Willmar

• Salary Range: $50.69 - $74.98 / hourly - $105,841-$156,558 annually

• Classified Status : Classified

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

• FLSA Status - Exempt - Professional

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

The work you'll do is more than just a job.

At the State of Minnesota, employees play a critical role in developing policies, providing essential services, and working to improve the well-being and quality of life for all Minnesotans. The State of Minnesota is committed to equity and inclusion, and invests in employees by providing benefits, support resources, and training and development opportunities.

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 to provide pharmaceutical support to our Direct Care and Treatment division. If you have a passion for psychiatric pharmacy, this hybrid position may be a great fit for you! The pharmacist in this position will dedicate half of their time to serving as the consultant pharmacist for Child & Adolescent Behavior Health Hospital (CABHH) and MN Specialty Health System (MSHS) Willmar, while the other half of their time will be spent as a Clinical Pharmacist at SPRTC. This pharmacist will be completing consulting work for CABHH and MSHS Willmar from home 2 days per week for 3 weeks of the month and will need to be on site at CABHH and MSHS Willmar one-two days per week, for one week per month. The remaining days will be spent as a Clinical Pharmacist at SPRTC, with potential opportunity for more work from home days to complete these duties, depending on assignments, rounds schedule etc.

Job Duties:

• Provide pharmaceutical care services, including clinical consultations for patients, including pediatric patients.

• Serve as a consultant/clinical pharmacist to medical and nursing staff at CABHH, MSHS Willmar, and SPRTC to provide the most current information regarding drug therapies.

• Complete clinical reviews for CABHH, MSHS Willmar, and SPRTC patients and meet with providers for team rounds/meetings to discuss recommendations.

• Lead quarterly, multidisciplinary CABHH Pharmacy &Therapeutic meetings and report to DCT Pharmacy &Therapeutic.Participate in antimicrobial stewardship reviews at CABHH.

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

• Provide education to students, resident, staff, and patients on pharmaceutical topics

• 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.

• This pharmacist will be expected to cover a weekend (Sat/Sun) in the SPRTC Pharmacy from 7am-12pm, approximately once per quarter. *

Why work for Us:

• Rewarding career in which you will be positively impacting the lives of Minnesota’s most vulnerable residents

• Competitive compensation

• Relocation expenses

• Comprehensive health, dental and vision packages

• State Pension and retirement benefits,

• Paid time off and more!

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 fulltime clinical pharmacist or completion of a (PGY1) 12-month Postgraduate Pharmacy Residency*

• Valid Minnesota driver's license

*Note: Candidates currently in a 12-month Postgraduate Pharmacy Residency Program (PGY1 & PGY 2) may apply and are eligible for a contingent offer based on successful completion of a PGY1 or PGY 2 program

Preferred Qualifications

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

• Experience providing pharmacy services for pediatric patients with mental illness.

• Experience participating in multidisciplinary rounds and working on interdisciplinary teams.

• Experience providing patient education.

• Board Certified Psychiatric Pharmacist (BCPP)

• Board Certified Pharmacotherapy Specialist (BCPS)

• Eligible to sit for an appropriate pharmacy specialist exam.

• Completion of a PGY2 Pharmacy Residency in Psychiatric Pharmacy.

• Proficient at documentation, project development, and/or precepting.

• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

• 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.