Position Information
Description & Details:
The Staff Pharmacist is entrusted with accurately and efficiently performing dispensing and clinical pharmacy services. They oversee support personnel and are responsible for ensuring patient safety and satisfaction. The Staff Pharmacist also serves as a supervisor in the absence of the Pharmacist in Charge.
Provide accurate and efficient medication dispensing, immunization and injectable administration and clinical pharmacy services. Oversee support personnel when performing or assisting with these duties.
- Maintain licensure in good standing with the North Dakota State Board of Pharmacy, including required continuing education and professional liability insurance.
- Comply with all North Dakota Board of Pharmacy regulations, HIPAA requirements, and Family HealthCare pharmacy policies and procedures. Responsible for opening and closing the pharmacy as scheduled.
- Ensure safe, accurate, and efficient prescription dispensing, including prescription verification, drug utilization review, medication counseling, and documentation.
- Obtain and review patient information, assess medication therapy, monitor adherence, and respond to patient medication-related questions.
- Communicate effectively with patients, prescribers, medical providers, and clinic staff to optimize medication therapy and resolve prescription issues.
- Maintain a clean, organized, and compliant pharmacy environment.
- Participate in inventory management, ordering, recalls, expiration monitoring, and third-party reimbursement processes.
- Collaborate with the pharmacy and healthcare team to provide high-quality patient care and customer service.
- Participate in the development, implementation, and improvement of clinical pharmacy services and protocols.
- Provide clinical pharmacy services, including but not limited to medication reconciliation, medication synchronization, medication therapy management, disease state management, formulary review, preventive care initiatives, collaborative practice activities, and medication information services.
- Supervise, train, and support pharmacy technicians, customer service representatives, interns, and other support personnel to ensure compliance with established workflows, policies, and quality standards.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Assist patients in finding effective, affordable medication therapy based on patient's payer program.
- Ensure accurate third-party billing by following established workflows and PAAS National guidelines.
- Maintain compliance with the federal 340B Program and preserve program integrity.
- Assist patients in accessing affordable medications through Family HealthCare programs, manufacturer assistance programs, coupons, and community resources.
- Support patients with formulary, preferred drug, and prior authorization issues by collaborating with medical providers.
- Ensure accurate use of drug files and inventory during the dispensing process.
- Identify patients who may benefit from payer-sponsored or other clinical pharmacy services
Provide pharmacy leadership, operational oversight, and administrative support.
- Serve as the pharmacy supervisor in the absence of the Pharmacist-in-Charge, overseeing daily pharmacy operations and ensuring compliance with state and federal regulations.
- Make operational decisions to maintain continuity of pharmacy services and consult pharmacy leadership as needed.
- Participate in quality improvement activities, including auditing, regulatory compliance, policy and procedure development, and implementation of clinical pharmacy protocols.
- Facilitate staff meetings and provide education, training, and guidance to pharmacy personnel as needed
Participate in interdisciplinary patient care and pharmacy education.
- Serve as a preceptor for IPPE and APPE pharmacy students by providing instruction, supervision, feedback, and evaluations in accordance with NDSU experiential education requirements.
- Train students on pharmacy workflows, clinical pharmacy services, pharmacy systems, and interdisciplinary patient care.
- Collaborate with Family HealthCare providers and staff as a medication and drug information resource to support safe, effective, and comprehensive patient care.
- Maintain current knowledge of medications, clinical guidelines, and drug information resources.
Work Schedule: Full-time, 12-month
Hiring Range: $105,000-$140,000
Pay is based on several factors, including budget, labor market, prior experience, skills, knowledge, abilities, education, licensure and/or certification and other business considerations.
Minimum Qualifications:
Preferred Qualifications:
- Doctorate of Pharmacy (PharmD) with current North Dakota License
- Tobacco Treatment Specialist Certification
Core Competencies:
- Ability to collaborate effectively with coworkers and work in a fast-paced retail pharmacy environment.
- Experience with quality assurance, immunization administration, clinical pharmacy services, and medication therapy management billing.
- Experience working with diverse populations, including interpreter/language services.
- Knowledge of the federal 340B program and EPIC EMR
Applicant Materials Required:
Applicants should submit the following. Each required element should be uploaded separately.
- Cover letter addressing interest and detailing how the applicant meets minimum and preferred qualifications
- Resume
- Names and contact information for three professional references
Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled.
Our commitment to caring for our employees isn't just words-it's proven. In NDSU's most recent Gallup Engagement Survey, our strengths centered on care and development. "My supervisor, or someone at work, cares about me as a person" and "I have the opportunities to learn and grow", were noted as top drivers. This reflects the culture you'll experience here.
NDSU OFFERS OUTSTANDING BENEFITS!
Join a workplace that invests in your well-being, your future, and your success.
Full-time employees are eligible for the following benefits:
Health & Wellness
- 100% employer-paid health insurance premiums for single and family coverage
- Choice of PPO/Basic or High Deductible Health Plan with HSA
- Coverage begins the first of the month after your hire date
- Wellness incentives for healthy lifestyle participation
Exceptional Retirement Plan
- Employer retirement contributions ranging from 7.5% up to an impressive 12.26%, depending on position
(One of the strongest retirement packages in the region!) - Your future is a priority, and it shows.
Time Away & Support
- Generous annual leave, sick leave, and 10 paid holidays
- Employee Assistance Program for confidential support
- Supportive work-life balance
Education Benefits That Grow With You
- Tuition waivers for employees (up to three classes per calendar year)
- 50% tuition waiver for spouse/partner and dependents
Additional Optional Benefits
- Supplemental Life, Dental, Vision, Long-Term Care
- Flexible Spending Accounts (Health & Dependent Care)
- Supplemental Retirement Plans
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About Us:
North Dakota State University is distinctive as a student focused, land-grant, research university. We educate leaders who solve national and global challenges by providing affordable access to an excellent education that combines teaching and research in a rich learning environment.
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NDSU has offices across the state of North Dakota, and the main campus is in Fargo, on the Minnesota border. Along with Moorhead, Minnesota, Fargo forms one of the largest metropolitan centers between Minneapolis and Seattle. The community is consistently ranked as one of the best places to live.
NDSU is committed to fostering a community where differences are recognized as strengths. Rooted in our land-grant mission, we work together to meet the needs of North Dakota and its communities through education, research and outreach.
Equal Opportunity Statement:
NDSU does not discriminate in its programs and activities on the basis of age, color, gender expression/identity, genetic information, marital status, national origin, participation in lawful off-campus activity, physical or mental disability, pregnancy, public assistance status, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, spousal relationship to current employee, or veteran status, as applicable. Direct inquiries to: Vice Provost, Title IX/ADA Coordinator, Old Main 201, NDSU Main Campus, Fargo, ND, 58108, 701-231-7708, ndsu.eoaa@ndsu.edu.
No Smoking Notice:
As an employer, the State of North Dakota prohibits smoking in all places of state employment in accordance with N.D.C.C. § 23-12-10.
Veteran's Preference Notice:
This position is subject to North Dakota Veteran's Preference requirements.
Reasonable Accommodation Information:
North Dakota State University is committed to providing access and reasonable accommodation in its services, programs, activities, education, and employment for individuals with disabilities. To request disability accommodation in the application process, please contact Human Resources at 701-231-8961 or ndsu.hr@ndsu.edu.