Pharmacist, Specialty - Sign-on Bonus Eligible

About Children''s MinnesotaChildren''s Minnesota is one of the largest pediatric health systems in the United States and the only health system in Minnesota to provide care exclusively to children, from before birth through young adulthood. An independent and not-for-profit system since 1924, Childrens Minnesota is one system serving kids throughout the Upper Midwest at two free-standing hospitals, nine primary care clinics, multiple specialty clinics and seven rehabilitation sites. As The Kids Expertsâ„¢ in our region, Children''s Minnesota is regularly ranked by U.S. News & World Report as a top children''s hospital. Find us on Facebook @childrensminnesota or on Twitter and Instagram @childrensmn. Please visit .Department OverviewThe pharmacy department at Children''s Minnesota is staffed by registered pharmacists and certified pharmacy technicians with specialized training in pediatric pharmacy. Our inpatient pharmacists perform daily rounds with providers and are essential partners in providing state-of-the-art pediatric comprehensive medication management services, pharmacy automation, IV production and compounding services. Children''s pharmacists provide medication education, consultation and specialized drug information services, as well as participating in educational and outreach programs. We provide 24-hour inpatient operations services along with 16-hour decentral pharmacist coverage. Our inpatient decentral team includes trained subspecialists in neonatal, pediatric and cardiovascular critical care, including cardiac transplant, pediatric medicine, oncology, neuroscience, emergency medicine (including Level I trauma services) and research. Our pharmacists are also essential partners in the ambulatory setting, providing pediatric pharmacy services for home infusion, retail pharmacy, oncology clinic/infusion center and hemophilia treatment center, as well as medication therapy management (MTM) within our primary and specialty care clinics. We are committed to training the next generation of pediatric pharmacy professionals through mentoring of pharmacy students and post-doctoral training in our robust residency program, which includes post-graduate year one (PGY1) and two (PGY2) residencies in pediatrics and pharmacogenomics. We value teamwork, open communication, safety and respect. We embrace an environment that encourages learning and professional growth. Our team is committed to providing excellent care to our patients and families.Position SummaryThe Pharmacy Specialist is an integral member and medication expert on the designated care team. Through various assignments within the department, they provide support of centralized and decentralized medication-use systems as well as consult on the delivery of optimal medication therapy to patients with a broad range of specialty disease states. The Pharmacy Specialist provides optimal, direct, patient-centered care in a decentralized practice setting with providers, nurses, and other health care personnel. Care is aligned with target interdisciplinary programs to deliver pharmaceutical care within specialty services to ensure programs are appropriately integrated throughout the organization. The position provides leadership, direction and input in the creation of evidence-based solutions, policies, procedures and clinical guidelines that are designed to improve patient care and optimize safety, effectiveness, and care quality for the patients of Children''s Minnesota. In addition, this role serves as a departmental resource and liaison to other departments within the organization. The Pharmacy Specialist collaborates with the pharmacy leadership team for optimization of operational pharmacy services, inventory management, patient satisfaction, insurance requirements, and 340B compliance. In addition, this role may require co-leading programs as it relates to the specialized area and working collaboratively with stakeholders to develop and implement strategic initiatives. Other duties may include, but are not limited to: * Provide medication and practice-related education/training where identified* Quality oversight of medication use in the specialty patient population* Pharmacoeconomics* Implement and operate according to collaborative practice agreements or protocols* Clinical decision-making during medication shortages* Facilitate education to patients, fellow pharmacists, providers, and other health care team members * Establish and operate within clinical pathways* Create or modify policies to facilitate evidence-based practice and improve clinical outcomes* Ensure regulatory requirements in partnership with Children''s Minnesota leaders and committeesA successful candidate will exhibit professionalism and leadership while working with interdisciplinary teams.Location: On-site (MPS, STP or both campuses)

Created: 2025-11-15