Long Term Care Mail Order Staff Pharmacist in Anoka, MN

This opportunity offers a 13-week contract for a Staff Pharmacist role supporting a Long Term Care (LTC) mail order pharmacy environment. The position features variable weekday shifts with weekend hours, designed to provide coverage throughout the week.

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday: shifts vary weekly between 9:30 AM - 6:00 PM, 10:00 AM - 6:30 PM, or 11:00 AM - 8:30 PM
• Saturday and Sunday: 10:00 AM - 6:30 PM

Key Responsibilities:

• Accurately accept and dispense prescription medications in compliance with legal standards.
• Monitor patient medication compliance and detect overuse to ensure proper treatment.
• Assess the suitability of prescribed medicines for patients.
• Maintain precise, confidential patient records and pharmacy files.
• Counsel patients on medication usage, potential side effects, and answer questions.
• Provide consultations on prescription and over-the-counter medications, including storage, dosage, and drug interactions.
• Deliver patient services such as smoking cessation support, blood pressure monitoring, and cholesterol management.
• Educate patients on the proper use of medical devices like blood pressure monitors and glucose meters.
• Compound medications, including preparation of sterile solutions following established procedures.
• Supervise pharmacy staff including technicians and clerks.
• Manage inventory of pharmaceutical and medical supplies.
• Identify drug-related problems and collaborate with physicians and healthcare teams to resolve them.

Qualifications:

• Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD) degree required.
• Valid Minnesota Pharmacy license.
• Experience in long term care pharmacy is highly desirable.
• IV compounding experience is a plus but not mandatory.

This contract role is ideal for licensed pharmacists who thrive in dynamic LTC and mail order pharmacy settings, with an ability to manage variable schedules and weekend shifts.

Candidates interested in applying are encouraged to submit their applications promptly to be considered.

Compensation for this position ranges from $55.00 to $62.00. Eligible candidates may also receive healthcare benefits, housing, and meals/incidentals. Full details of our healthcare benefits plan can be found here. This posting is open for 60 days after the posting date.