The pharmacist is responsible for preparing and dispensing medications for a variety of patients while ensuring safe and cost-effective therapy. They also supervise pharmacy support staff and provide clinical consultation to medical practitioners.
Requirements summary
Candidates must hold a Pharmacist license from the North Dakota Board of Pharmacy and a BLS certification from the AHA. Proficiency in English and the ability to meet specific physical demands, including continuous standing, are required.
Everything we do is underscored by a why — and that why is one another.
Location
Altru
Hospital 1200
South
Columbia
Road
Grand
Forks,
ND 58201
Pay
Range: $57.80 - $86.70
Summary: Our pharmacists are essential members of our health care team and will interact with our patients, providers and all other team members to deliver medications safely and effectively to our patients. In this out-patient setting, our pharmacists prepare prescriptions for a wide variety of patients including hospital discharges, Emergency and Urgent Care patients, community members, Hospice patients and hospital staff. Our pharmacists serve as a readily accessible resource for our patients and other team members. Our pharmacists engage in Medication Therapy Management and Specialty Medication programs routinely.
Essential
Job
Functions: Demonstrates the ability to interact in a positive and helpful manner with patients, visitors, physicians, volunteers, and co-workers. Reflects commitment to building a supportive work environment and maintains a positive attitude. Supervises, coordinates, and participates in the preparation, labeling and dispensing of drugs, compounds and other pharmaceutical supplies. Ensures compliance with Federal, State and local laws and regulations pertaining to the dispensing of drugs and narcotics and maintenance of all required records. Ensures safe, appropriate, cost effective medication therapies for patients according to established policies, procedures, and protocols. Monitors drug therapies regimens for contraindications, drug-drug interactions, drug-food interactions, allergies, and appropriateness of drug and dose. Provides clinical consultation and clarification to practitioners. Suggests appropriate, cost-effective therapeutic alternatives to medical staff, as needed. Documents all clinical activities accurately and completely. Oversees and directs pharmacy support staff. Verifies the daily activities of pharmacy technicians. Appropriately uses resources, such as inventory and supplies. Performs other duties as assigned or needed to meet the needs of the department/organization. Certifications Pharmacist | North Dakota Board of Pharmacy | Prior to Start Date Basic Life Support (BLS) | American Heart Association (AHA) |
Within 90
Days of
Start
Date
Language
Requirements: This position requires proficiency in reading, writing, and speaking English to ensure effective communication in the workplace and with patients, families, and team members.
Physical
Demands :
Sit: Occasionally (5-33%)
Stand: Continuously (67-100%)
Benefits
Disability Insurance
Life Insurance
Vision Plan
Paid Time Off (PTO)
401(k) Retirement Plan
Education Assistance
Health Plan
Dental Plan
Walk: Frequently (34-66%)
Stoop/Bend: Occasionally (5-33%)
Reach: Frequently (34-66%)
Crawl: Not Applicable
Squat/Crouch/Kneel: Occasionally (5-33%)
Twist: Occasionally (5-33%)
Handle/Finger/Feel: Continuously (67-100%)
See: Continuously (67-100%)
Hear: Continuously (67-100%)
Weight
Demands:
Lift
Floor to
Waist
Level: Light (10-20 pounds)
Carry: Light (10-20 pounds)
Push/Pull: Light (10-20 pounds)
Slide/Transfer:
Light (10-20 pounds)
Working
Conditions:
Indoor: Continuously (67-100%)
Outdoor: Not Applicable
Extreme
Temperature:
Not
Applicable
Driving
Requirement
Definitions:
Professional
Drivers: Persons who drive as their main responsibility OR transport passengers or hazardous materials.
Frequent
Drivers: Persons whose main responsibility is not driving, but drive daily or almost daily.
Occasional
Drivers: Persons who drive from once per month to as frequently as once per week.
Infrequent
Drivers: Persons who are generally not expected to drive.
Driving
Requirement for this position:
Infrequent
Driver
Reference ID: R7775 Making a real difference. For one another. To take the best care of our patients and community — including friends, family, and neighbors — we need people who are committed to growth, excellence, and one another. At Altru, you’ll find a culture where support and teamwork are at the heart of what we do. You’ll have opportunities to advance your skills, work with the latest technologies, experience the fulfillment that comes from giving back, and take your career wherever you want it to go. Join our team and be a part of a small community with a big heart. Altru offers a comprehensive benefits package to its full- and part-time employees. Excellent benefits include a health plan and 401(k) retirement plan. Other benefits include a dental plan, vision plan, life and disability insurance, education assistance, paid time off (PTO) At Altru, everything we do is underscored by a why—and that why is one another. We believe in the power of community and the difference we can make together. As the trusted healthcare provider in our region, we’re driven by a commitment to quality care and creating a supportive environment where every team member can thrive. Here, you’ll have opportunities to advance your skills, work with the latest technologies, and experience the fulfillment that comes from giving back—taking your career wherever you want it to go. Join our team and be part of a small community with a big heart. Altru provides reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities to increase opportunities and eliminate barriers to employment. If you need a reasonable accommodation in the application process to access job postings, to apply for a job, for a job interview, for pre-employment testing, or with the onboarding process, please contact Altru’s Human Resources Department at hrhelpdesk@altru.org or 701.780.5107. Altru is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Learn more or to request a copy of our Equal Employment Opportunity and Eligibility policy and Affirmative Action Plan at no charge, please contact Altru’s Human Resources Department at hrhelpdesk@altru.org or 701.780.5107. Additionally, the following poster is available through the
Department of
Labor: Know Your Rights. Altru participates in E-Verify and may provide the Social Security Administration and, if necessary, the Department of Homeland Security with information from each new employee's Form I-9 to confirm work authorization.
