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The Staff Pharmacist plays a critical role at the forefront of delivering our purpose, modeling our values, and demonstrating genuine, authentic care for our patients. In addition leading and directing pharmacists and pharmacy technician staff, this role is are accountable for supporting the management, oversight and operation of all aspects within the pharmacy.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

An individual in this position must be able to successfully perform the essential duties and responsibilities described. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the Seek to understand and meet the needs of customers (patients, families, vendors, co-workers, etc.) essential functions of this position.

• through respectful, courteous and culturally sensitive interactions
• Actively participate and work positively, flexibly and cooperatively in a team effort within and across departments to accomplish the goals of the organization
• Demonstrate effective, culturally sensitive communication skills and effectively communicate verbally and in writing with a variety of people
• Know, understand and adhere to organizational policy related to the patient's rights for confidential care.
• Act as liaison between MCC and the Minnesota Board of Pharmacy
• Maintain compliance with all applicable laws, rules and regulations, including those related to preparation/packaging/storage of products.
• Ensure all laws and rules promoted by the Minnesota Board of Pharmacy are complied with and enforced
• Document care provided and bill appropriately for all services
• Assist in the training of residents, students, interns, and technicians
• Perform duties of a registered pharmacist working in a dispensing pharmacy
• Provide direction to other pharmacy personnel
• Provide patient education and pharmaceutical care management in coordination with primary care provider
• Expand indigent care drug programs
• Provide drug and poison information to patients and staff
• Perform related duties as assigned

Physical Demands and Working Conditions

The position is very active and requires standing, walking, bending, kneeling, and stooping throughout day. The employee must frequently lift and/or manage items over 20 pounds. Primary environment is an ambulatory health care setting; secondary environment is at community-based sites (e.g. festivals). This role regularly comes into contact with patients who may have contagious illnesses.

Who We Are

As Minnesota's largest Federally Qualified Health Center, Minnesota Community Care ensures that the communities we serve have access to high quality and affordable health care. Our patients predominantly identify as people of color (80%), low-wealth (61% patients = 200% FPL), and un/under-insured (40% uninsured, 45% publicly insured) (UDS, 2020).

We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Minnesota Community Care values building a culturally diverse staff that reflects the communities it serves, and strongly encourages women, minorities, and persons with disabilities to apply. Minnesota Community Care is committed to providing Equal Employment Opportunities to all applicants. EO M/F/Disability/Vet Employer.

Qualifications

• Graduation from an accredited College of Pharmacy required
• Current State of Minnesota pharmacy license required
• Patient care residency/fellowship training preferred
• Board Certification preferred
• Previous experience as a staff pharmacist preferred
• Previous patient care experience preferred

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Eye-hand coordination, manual dexterity and ability to read appropriate measurements.
• Time, project and personnel management skills.
• Problem solving skills.
• Ability to handle multiple tasks; ability to manage details
• Ability to community verbally and in writing with a variety of people
• Ability to work effectively as a member of a health care team.
• Bilingual (English/Spanish) skills preferred.