Pharmacist - Casual

Maintain and monitor patient electronic medication profile

Maintain and monitor patient electronic medication profile according to established policies, procedures, and protocols.

Prepare and dispense medications

Prepare and dispense medications per physician request according to established policies, procedures, and protocols.

Ensures safe, appropriate and cost-effective medication therapies

Ensures safe, appropriate and cost-effective medication therapies according to established policies, and protocols.

Contributes to the quality and effective operation of the pharmacy department

Contributes to the quality and effective operation of the pharmacy department.

Maintains competence required for pharmacist

Maintains competence required for pharmacist.

Responds to emergency situations

Responds to emergency situations and prepares medications for administration per physician order.

Accurately maintains dispensing and inventory records

Accurately maintains dispensing and inventory records complying with state and federal regulations.

Handles hazardous pharmaceuticals

Handles hazardous pharmaceuticals in accordance with hospital protocol, including properly disposing of hazardous wastes, ensuring hazardous waste disposal containers are closed, and recognizing any hazardous waste spills or emergencies and contacting the hospital’s hazardous waste coordinator accordingly.

Fulfills employee prescription processing

Fulfills employee prescription processing according to established policies, procedures, and protocols.

Promotes appropriate antimicrobial stewardship practices

• Reviews antimicrobial prescribing for appropriate med, dose, route, duration, and indication.
• Adjusts doses in cases of organ dysfunction.
• Optimizes doses in cases of organisms with reduced susceptibility.
• Converts parenteral doses to oral when appropriate according to NH+C’s “Automatic Conversion of IV to Oral Medications” policy / procedure.
• Identifies duplicative therapy.
• Suggests / implements de-escalation of therapy.
• Maintains adverse events associated with antimicrobials.

Required Qualifications

• B.S. or Pharm.D. from an ACPE school of pharmacy
• Registered as a licensed pharmacist with the Minnesota Board of Pharmacy
• Must be able to speak, read, and write English proficiently

Preferred Qualifications

• One or more years of experience as a hospital pharmacist
• Experience responding to emergency situations
• Ability to provide drug information using departmental resources or reputable internet sites in a clear and concise manner
• Pharmacokinetic monitoring skills
• Proficient preparation of compounded sterile preparations including IV chemotherapy according to established policies, procedures and protocols.
• Good organizational skills

Schedule

• Varying Days/Shifts; 7:00 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. and 9:30 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.
• Weekend opportunities are available but not required and may be worked based on employee preference

About Us

Northfield Hospital + Clinics is a trusted, independent healthcare system with more than 800 employees. We’re recognized for our collaborative work environment and strong commitment to high-quality patient care and community impact. We’re proud to be named to Becker’s 2025 list of "100 Great Community Hospitals." Our services span the full spectrum of hospital and clinical care, with our main hospital located in Northfield, MN, and primary and specialty clinics in Northfield, Lakeville, Farmington, Faribault, and Kenyon—along with Urgent Care locations in Northfield, Lakeville, and Farmington. We offer care across 48 specialties and serve patients at 22 locations throughout the south metro and southern Minnesota. Whether you're just starting your career or bringing years of experience, you'll find meaningful opportunities, supportive teams, and a chance to make a real difference here.