Children’s Minnesota·Minneapolis, Minnesota
The pharmacist coordinates safe and cost-effective drug therapy for pediatric patients and provides medication information to families and colleagues. Responsibilities include conducting clinical research and providing daily oversight of pharmacy technician activities.
Children’s Minnesota is one of the largest pediatric health systems in the United States and the only health system in Minnesota to provide care exclusively to children, from before birth through young adulthood.
An independent and not-for-profit system since 1924, Children’s Minnesota is one system serving kids throughout the Upper Midwest at two free-standing hospitals, nine primary care clinics, multiple specialty clinics and seven rehabilitation sites.
As The Kids Experts™ in our region, Children’s Minnesota is regularly ranked by U.S.
News & World Report as a top children’s hospital.
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Department Overview The pharmacy department at Children’s Minnesota is staffed by registered pharmacists and certified pharmacy technicians with specialized training in pediatric pharmacy.
Our inpatient pharmacists perform daily rounds with providers and are essential partners in providing state-of-the-art pediatric comprehensive medication management services, pharmacy automation, IV production and compounding services.
Children's pharmacists provide medication education, consultation and specialized drug information services, as well as participating in educational and outreach programs.
We provide 24-hour inpatient operations services along with 16-hour decentral pharmacist coverage.
Our inpatient decentral team includes trained subspecialists in neonatal, pediatric and cardiovascular critical care, including cardiac transplant, pediatric medicine, oncology, neuroscience, emergency medicine (including Level I trauma services) and research.
Our pharmacists are also essential partners in the ambulatory setting, providing pediatric pharmacy services for home infusion, retail pharmacy, oncology clinic/infusion center and hemophilia treatment center, as well as medication therapy management (MTM) within our primary and specialty care clinics.
We are committed to training the next generation of pediatric pharmacy professionals through mentoring of pharmacy students and post-doctoral training in our robust residency program, which includes post-graduate year one (PGY1) and two (PGY2) residencies in pediatrics and pharmacogenomics.
We value teamwork, open communication, safety and respect.
We embrace an environment that encourages learning and professional growth.
Our team is committed to providing excellent care to our patients and families.
Provides information to all patients, patient families and colleagues to promote optimal utilization of drugs.
Coordinates the delivery of effective, safe, and cost-effective drug therapy to all patients.
Conducts clinical and pharmacoeconomic research in support of the hospital's medical staffs and to improve drug therapy.
Provides daily oversight of pharmacy technician activities.
This role includes rotating day and evening shifts, every other weekend, and one week of overnight coverage followed by a week off
*Graduate from a college/school of Pharmacy accredited by the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE) OR graduate from a foreign college of pharmacy that has at least a five-year curriculum and has passed the Foreign Pharmacy Graduate Equivalency Examination (FPGEE) and become certified by the Foreign Pharmacy Graduate Equivalency Commission (FPGEC), required. *Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD) from an ACPE-accredited institution, preferred. *Licensed to practice pharmacy in the State of Minnesota current or within three months of hire, required. *Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification current or within 3 months of hire, required. *PharmD degree or equal clinical experience preferred for decentral. *Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certification preferred for decentral. *Institutional or outpatient experience preferred, depending on position. *Pediatric Residency, preferred. *Board Certified Pediatric Pharmacy Specialist (BCPPS), preferred. *Minnesota Board of Pharmacy preceptor license, preferred.
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The posted salary represents a market competitive range based on salary survey benchmark data for similar roles in the local or national market. Annual salaries displayed are based on full-time employment (40 standard hrs per week). Annual salaries for part-time positions will be prorated based on the employee’s scheduled weekly hours in relation to the full-time standard. When determining individual pay rates, we carefully consider a wide range of factors including but not limited to market indicators for the specific role, the skills, education, training, credentials and experience of the candidate, internal equity and organizational needs.
In addition to your salary, this position may be eligible for medical, dental, vision, retirement, and other fringe benefits. Positions that require night, weekend or on-call work may be eligible for shift differentials or premium pay.
All job offers are contingent upon successful completion of an occupational health assessment, drug screen, background investigation, and compliance with the U.S. Government Form I-9, Employment Eligibility Verification.
Children’s Minnesota is proud to be an equal opportunity employer whose staff is representative of its community and considers qualified applicants for open positions without regard to race, color, creed, sex, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, genetic information, gender identity or expression, age, veteran status, disability, pregnancy, citizenship status, or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law.
Requires a degree from an ACPE-accredited pharmacy school, a current Minnesota pharmacy license, and BLS certification. A PharmD, pediatric residency, and BCPPS certification are preferred.
Market context
In Minnesota, pharmacy openings often center on licensed candidates who can work in hospital or clinical settings, especially where EMR and automated dispensing systems are used. These roles can be competitive because employers may prefer pharmacists with hospital experience and the ability to step into workflow-heavy environments quickly. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to save time, then confirm your Minnesota license status and match your experience to the listed systems before applying.