MTM Pharmacist

The Medication Therapy Management Pharmacist will support the Weight Management Service Line. The position will be hybrid, with a combination of onsite work at the Clinic and Surgery Center on the UofM Campus and remote work. 

In this position you will provide comprehensive medication management services including an evaluation of prescribed medications, over the counter drugs, herbal or nutritional products and immunizations for patients to ensure safe, effective utilization that is tailored to the individualized needs of each patient.  Work directly with providers, nurses and other health care professionals to avoid problems associated with medication therapy.  Identify and resolve medication therapy problems and accept accountability to achieve established goals of therapy.  Documentation within local electronic medical record (EMR) or other MTM software as indicated.

This is a full-time benefit eligible position!

• Provide Medication Therapy Management to patients as outlined in the MTM practice model
• Ensure all drugs are appropriately indicated, effective, safe and convenient for the patient.
• Obtain histories and apply these along with other patient data in the clinical evaluation.
• Identify, resolve and prevent medication therapy problems.
• Evaluate the signs and symptoms relative to disease processes and make recommendations and/or modifications of medication therapy utilizing collaborative practice agreements developed and approved by the Fairview MTM program and M Health Fairview system.
• Evaluate the significance and clinical importance of adverse reactions and complications associated with drug therapy.
• Ensure that the patient understands the specific goals of therapy and that the patient and providers are working to achieve these goals.
• Evaluate and document patient outcomes at each encounter, as required by the MTM practice model.
• Maintain proficiency in the skills and theory of the practice of pharmacy by reviewing literature and attending in-services, seminars and conferences.
• Actively participate in department planning, goal setting, and implementation of those goals/plans. Actively participate in MTM and clinic meetings.
• Provide an excellent experiential site for pharmacy students and residents by training, mentoring and motivating students and residents as assigned.
• Maintain active preceptor status by MN Board of Pharmacy as required.

Organization Expectations, as applicable: 

• Demonstrates ability to provide care or service adjusting approaches to reflect developmental level and cultural differences of population served
  • Partners with patient care giver in care/decision making.
  • Communicates in a respective manner.
  • Ensures a safe, secure environment.
  • Individualizes plan of care to meet patient needs.
  • Modifies clinical interventions based on population served.
  • Provides patient education based on as assessment of learning needs of patient/care giver.

• Fulfills all organizational requirements
  • Completes all required learning relevant to the role
  • Complies with and maintains knowledge of all relevant laws, regulation, policies, procedures and standards.

• Fosters a culture of improvement, efficiency and innovative thinking.
• Performs other duties as assigned

Minimum Education

• B.S. Degree in Pharmacy or PharmD from an accredited school of pharmacy. 

Minimum Experience

• What is the minimum level of experience needed to perform this job, if any?
• PGY1 residency or 3 years of experience as a practicing pharmacist in a clinical setting.

Minimum License/Certification/Registration

• Current Minnesota pharmacy license.
• Certification in Pharmaceutical Care as approved by Fairview Pharmacy Services Management.
• Basic Life Support Certification.

Preferred Experience

• If working in a specialty clinic, preferred experience with specialty population.
• Residency with an ambulatory focus.

Preferred License/Certification/Registration

• Ambulatory Pharmacy Board Certification (BCACP), or other accredited board certification

Additional Requirements:

• Working knowledge of third party pay plans, as well as indigent patient drug procurement programs, excellent customer service and communication skills, proficient in the English language, ability to manage time and people effectively, good attention to detail, ability to follow policies and procedures.  Commitment to applying individual clinical skills in collaborative team environment to achieve patient-specific and program-specific goals.
• Due to differences in scope of care, practice, or service across settings, the specific experience required for this position may vary.
• Respect the confidentiality of all information, including information regarding patients, staff members or Fairview business issues, and share information only with those who need to know.