Pharmacist, Specialty Pharmacy

Park Nicollet is looking to hire a Pharmacist to join our Specialty Pharmacy team! Come join us as a Partner for Good and help us make an impact on the care and experience that our patients and their families receive every day.

Position Summary

The purpose of this position is to improve population based and patient specific medication related outcomes through collaboration with a multi-disciplinary medical team in the ambulatory setting. The pharmacist assumes a primary responsibility and accountability for the provision of safe and effective drug therapy and other medication management services intended to achieve outcomes related to the mitigation or prevention of disease, reduction of patients’ symptoms, prevention of adverse drug events and improvement of patients’ quality of life.

The Specialty Pharmacist will obtain and review prescription orders, and consult with patients and care teams on their safe and effective use. Supervises and checks work performed by ancillary personnel. Maintains familiarity with processing and coverage details of the various insurances.

HealthPartners Specialty Pharmacy focuses on several specialty departments within the organization including oncology, rheumatology, dermatology, gastroenterology, allergy, asthma, and pulmonology.

What Is Specialty Pharmacy?

Specialty Pharmacies focus on specialty medications used to treat complex conditions. These medications are often high cost with unique insurance requirements and are not typically found in retail pharmacies.

What Is Specialty Pharmacy at HealthPartners?

We are a rapidly growing area of pharmacy that is uniquely integrated into our broader healthcare system. By working closely with care teams, we can provide a seamless transition from diagnosis to affordable medication in hand, while also improving adherence and managing medication therapy.

What will a Pharmacist be responsible for?

• Clinical Management – Ensuring appropriate and optimized therapy, navigating drug interactions, monitoring labs, and conducting patient education.

• Prior Authorizations - Assisting in the completion and follow-up of medication prior authorizations.

• Physician Partnership – Answering incoming questions from clinicians regarding drug therapy.

• Prescription fulfillment – Complying with all State and Federal requirements for medication fulfillment.

Unique to This Position

• The hours are Monday through Friday 8am-430pm.
• The pharmacy is closed for major holidays.
• Patient interaction is completed by telephone.
• Most daily work is completed at an employee's personal desk.
• An hour is allotted for lunch.
• All medications dispensed are for at home use. Currently, we do not compound any prescriptions.

• This position incorporates elements from hospital and retail pharmacy settings.

Work Schedule: Monday - Friday, 8:00 a. m. to 4:30 p. m.

Required Qualifications

• Candidates must have a current Minnesota Pharmacist license.
• Bachelor’s or PharmD degree in pharmacy

Preferred Qualifications

• Preferred: Board of Pharmacy Specialties Certification
• Demonstrate knowledge in pharmacodynamics, and pharmacokinetics, pathophysiology and therapeutic disease states commonly found in ambulatory and oncology patients.

Benefits

Park Nicollet offers a competitive benefits package (for eligible positions) that includes medical insurance, dental insurance, a retirement program, time away from work, insurance options, tuition reimbursement, an employee assistance program, onsite clinic and much more!

At HealthPartners we believe in the power of good – good deeds and good people working together. As part of our team, you’ll find an inclusive environment that encourages new ways of thinking, celebrates differences, and recognizes hard work.

We’re a nonprofit, integrated health care organization, providing health insurance in six states and high-quality care at more than 90 locations, including hospitals and clinics in Minnesota and Wisconsin. We bring together research and education through HealthPartners Institute, training medical professionals across the region and conducting innovative research that improve lives around the world.

At HealthPartners, everyone is welcome, included and valued. We’re working together to increase diversity and inclusion in our workplace, advance health equity in care and coverage, and partner with the community as advocates for change.

Benefits Designed to Support Your Total Health

As a HealthPartners colleague, we’re committed to nurturing your diverse talents, valuing your dedication, and supporting your work-life balance. We offer a comprehensive range of benefits to support every aspect of your life, including health, time off, retirement planning, and continuous learning opportunities. Our goal is to help you thrive physically, mentally, emotionally, and financially, so you can continue delivering exceptional care.

Join us in our mission to improve the health and well-being of our patients, members, and communities.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identify, status as a veteran and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class.