About Lakewood
Lakewood Health System is a comprehensive rural healthcare system in central Minnesota. Leading the way in providing quality, personalized healthcare for a lifetime, Lakewood prides itself on remaining fiercely independent to prioritize its patients, staff, and communities in all decisions. Voted as one of Star Tribune’s Top Workplaces for the sixth year in a row, we do rural healthcare differently at LHS by providing a solid foundation of family practice providers with access to best-in-class specialty services, all right here at Lakewood. Across the spectrum of life, Lakewood Health System provides compassionate, quality care for the Brainerd Lakes region and beyond.
About the Team
The Lakewood Health System Pharmacy team plays an integral role in providing safe, effective, and evidence-based medication management throughout the organization. Supporting hospital pharmacy, oncology pharmacy, and infusion services, the team collaborates closely with providers, nursing, operational leaders, and other departments to ensure patients receive high-quality pharmaceutical care.
Mission for Position
The Hospital Pharmacy Manager provides leadership and oversight of hospital pharmacy operations, oncology pharmacy, and infusion medication management services to ensure safe, effective, compliant, and patient-centered medication use throughout Lakewood Health System.
Position Summary
The Hospital Pharmacy Manager provides strategic, operational, and clinical leadership for hospital pharmacy, oncology pharmacy, and infusion medication management services. This position oversees medication procurement, preparation, dispensing, distribution, inventory management, medication safety, regulatory compliance, quality assurance, and pharmacy information systems while supporting the continued advancement of clinical pharmacy services. The Hospital Pharmacy Manager leads and develops pharmacy personnel, promotes a collaborative and accountable team culture, supports departmental budgeting and financial performance, and partners with providers, nursing leadership, administration, and other departments to advance safe and effective medication management throughout Lakewood Health System. The manager also maintains the ability to perform clinical pharmacist duties as needed.
Position Type
Full-time | Main Campus
Qualifications- Graduate of an accredited College of Pharmacy.
- Current pharmacist licensure in the State of Minnesota.
- Ability to maintain current pharmacist licensure and required continuing education.
- Experience in hospital pharmacy practice.
- Previous pharmacy management, supervisory, or leadership experience preferred.
- Strong knowledge of medication safety, regulatory compliance, and pharmacy information systems.
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to work effectively with physicians, staff, patients, and organizational leaders.
- Demonstrated ability to lead, supervise, mentor, and develop pharmacy personnel.
- Knowledge of applicable pharmacy regulations and standards, including USP <797>, USP <800>, DEA, Board of Pharmacy, and other federal, state, and local requirements.
Ideal Candidate
- Demonstrates strong leadership and provides clear direction while empowering team members to succeed.
- Builds collaborative relationships with providers, nursing, administration, and other operational partners.
- Promotes a culture of accountability, professionalism, ownership, and service excellence.
- Demonstrates a strong commitment to medication safety, quality improvement, and evidence-based pharmacy practice.
- Identifies opportunities to improve patient outcomes, operational efficiency, and pharmacy services.
- Effectively balances strategic leadership with the day-to-day operational needs of a busy hospital pharmacy.
- Supports professional development, continuing education, certification attainment, and leadership growth among pharmacy team members.
- Demonstrates sound judgment, adaptability, and attention to detail in a highly regulated healthcare environment.
Benefits
Lakewood Health System is growing and looking for great people to join our mission of providing personalized, quality healthcare for a lifetime. At Lakewood, our people are our most valued asset!
- Generous Planned Time Off & Wellness Time Off
- 401K Match
- Annual tuition assistance of $2,000 per year
- Best-in-region employer HSA contributions
- Employer paid premiums for individual-only healthcare coverage!
With ample opportunities for growth within the system and support as you pursue your personal goals, it's safe to say that Lakewood Health System is a great place to launch or continue your career in healthcare!
A new team member's starting wage reflects our compensation philosophy, taking into account experience, education, certifications and internal equity. Hourly pay is just one part of the comprehensive and rewarding compensation package we're proud to provide! Please be sure to include all applicable experience in your application.
If you need an accommodation during the application process, please call 218-894-8524 or email [email protected].
Interested, but will the schedule work for you? Have questions on organizational culture, team fit or day-to-day experience?
>>>Contact Mark Carlson to discuss the possibilities further:
Mark Carlson, Director of Retail and Specialty Pharmacy
P: 218-894-8763
Disclaimer:
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Lakewood Health System provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.
Skills Required
- Graduate of an accredited College of Pharmacy
- Current pharmacist licensure in the State of Minnesota
- Maintain current pharmacist licensure and required continuing education
- Experience in hospital pharmacy practice
- Previous pharmacy management, supervisory, or leadership experience
- Knowledge of medication safety, regulatory compliance, and pharmacy information systems
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills with physicians, staff, patients, and organizational leaders
- Ability to lead, supervise, mentor, and develop pharmacy personnel
- Knowledge of pharmacy regulations and standards, including USP <797>, USP <800>, DEA, and Board of Pharmacy requirements
What We Do
Lakewood Health System is an independent, rural healthcare provider in central Minnesota, comprising a 25-bed Critical Access Hospital, primary care clinics, pharmacy, eye clinic, assisted living facilities, and a state-of-the-art cancer center. Its mission is to provide quality, personalized healthcare for a lifetime to the communities it serves, focusing on integrity, compassion, and innovation.
