Pharmacist-Prescription Assistance Program

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Join our team as a Pharmacist in a hybrid role, working remotely and onsite at the Allina Commons in Downtown Minneapolis. You'll optimize patient medication regimens through manufacturer Prescription Assistance Programs, analyze profiles for cost-saving opportunities, and collaborate with an interdisciplinary care team to enhance healthcare quality. Additionally, you'll provide counseling on new medications and therapeutic substitutions, ensuring patients receive effective, affordable drug therapy while complying with all regulatory standards. Make a meaningful impact in a supportive environment that values your expertise and work-life balance!

• 1.0 FTE (80 hours per two-week period)
• Day/evening 8-hour shift
• May include occasional weekends
• Benefit-eligible position

Job Description:

Supports providers and patients in assuring optimal patient medication therapy use by connecting patients with financial resources to assist in obtaining critical medications through the Allina Prescription Assistance Program. Practices in accordance with all applicable laws and regulations, following legal standards in all areas including, but not limited to, work rules, controlled substance requirements, state and federal regulations, and HIPAA regulations.

Principle Responsibilities

• Patient medication optimization through utilization of manufacturer Prescription Assistance Programs.
  • Analyzes patient medication regimens to ensure appropriateness.
  • Reviews patient medication profiles and identifies potential cost savings opportunities.
  • Assists patients in all aspects of the application process for manufacturer prescription assistance programs.
• Collaboration with Interdisciplinary Care Team.
  • Collaborates with physicians, providers, nurses, and other health professionals to better meet patients' needs while improving health care quality.
  • Recommends therapeutic substitutions as appropriate to optimize medication regimens while balancing cost considerations.
• Provides counseling and consultation.
  • Provides counseling, as needed, on new medications and dose changes related to manufacturer-supplied medications.
  • Provides, upon request, consultation to clinic physicians, providers, and other team members to assist in determining affordable drug therapy options for individual patients.
• Medication Management and Distribution
  • Complies with all laws and regulations pertaining to the management and distribution of medications.
  • Performs prescription processing, filling, quality assurance, and dispensing of manufacturer-supplied medications.
  • Follows legal standards in all areas including, but not limited to, work rules, controlled substance requirements, state and federal regulations, and HIPAA regulations.
• Other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Pharmacy OR PharmD from an accredited school of pharmacy
• 0 to 2 years of identified pharmacy experience

Preferred Qualifications

• 2 to 5 years of retail pharmacy experience

Licenses/Certifications

• Licensed Pharmacist - MN Board of Pharmacy required upon hire

Physical Demands

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

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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.