Pharmacist / Pharmacy Manager

Ortonville Area Health Services is looking for an experienced Pharmacist to join our OAHS family as a Pharmacist/Pharmacy Manager. Candidates should have 5+ years pharmacy experience (preferably in a small to medium sized hospital setting and 2-3 years of management/leadership experience in a hospital setting). Program development and project management skills are also preferred. The hours for this position are typically weekday hours with occasional evening or weekend hours for special circumstances. Position is full-time/exempt and qualifies for our full benefits package.

Some of the Essential duties:

Develops budget, sets standards of work performance, and directs all aspects distributive and clinical pharmacy services.
Promotes and demonstrates effective inter-disciplinary and inter-facility collaboration and serves as facilitator for education, consultation, and research.
Must be able to work in all areas of the pharmacy including order entry, IV room, chemotherapy, and clinical specialties.
Supports implementation of clinical plans and helps to maintain information systems within the pharmacy.
Must demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients being served while maintaining the ideals of service excellence.
Must possess the ability to assess data reflective of the patient’s status, interpret the appropriate information needed to identify each patient’s requirements and provide pharmaceutical care based on those needs.

Minimum Qualifications:

Requires current pharmacy licensure in the state of practice, a degree in Pharmacy from an accredited College of Pharmacy; and Pharmacy licensure.
Must possess good organizational, problem solving and computer skills. Skills; EPIC experience a plus. Must possess good written and verbal communication skills for interfacing with all levels of staff, physicians, patients and other contacts. Must be able to use reference tools to evaluate patient care and answer questions posed by customers.

About OAHS and Ortonville MN:

Ortonville Area Health Services (OAHS) is a rural city-owned health care organization located in west-central Minnesota on the Minnesota/South Dakota border. OAHS consists of a 25-bed critical access hospital, 64-bed long-term care facility, a home health agency and a 6 physician and 4 advance practice provider medical clinic with a strong specialist outreach clinic of over 20 visiting specialists. Additionally, we have a 34 unit senior housing unit (assisted living, independent living and memory care) nearby and a 6 chair hemodialysis unit on our campus.

In 2011 we completed a 20 million hospital replacement project and are now in the planning stages of another building project of approximately 19.5 million which would add an additional 34 units of senior housing and replace our current nursing home with 51 private skilled units. OAHS continues to be highlighted by its commitment to excellence in medical care and customer service while creating a strong financial viability. OAHS was awarded the Clifton Larson Allen Gold Standard for financial strength in the top 10% of critical access hospitals and received the Press Ganey Guardian of Excellence award for consistently achieving the 95^th percentile of performance in patient satisfaction – nationwide. This along with many other state and local recognitions show our commitment to those we serve.

One of Ortonville’s many feature attractions is Big Stone Lake. This lake is one of Minnesota’s top ten lakes, provides some of the country’s best fishing and is the backdrop for this historic town. The Big Stone Lake Area is a retreat for fishing, sportsmen, hunters, birders, outdoor enthusiasts and tourists alike. There are many different festivals and events including world class Fishing Tournaments, Horse Trail Rides, Historic Boat Tours and our annual Corn Fest. The area’s parks and other local attractions offer plenty of things to do! From swimming, golfing, boating and birding to fishing, cross-country skiing and wildlife exploration, the Big Stone Lake Area provides an array of family activities and year-round enjoyment.

This is a one of a kind opportunity for the right individual.

For consideration, please submit a completed resume, cover letter and an OAHS application (found here) to:

Ortonville Area Health Services

Attn: Human Resources

450 Eastvold Ave

Ortonville, MN 56278

Phone 320-839-4112 [email protected] OAHS is an EOE