Employment
Sawtooth Mountain Clinic strives to ensure a positive work environment in which every employee is considered a valuable member of the health care team. Competitive wages, benefits for full-time staff, and opportunities for professional growth are only a part of what it means to work at SMC. If you are interested in joining our team, please fill out an employment application.
Employment applications, along with a resume, can be returned to SMC Human Resources via email at erin@sawtoothmountainclinic.org or via mail at:
Sawtooth Mountain Clinic Attn: Human Resources
513 5th Ave West
Grand Marais, MN 55604
Sawtooth Mountain Clinic is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, age, physical or mental disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, pregnancy, veteran status, marital status, creed, status with regard to public assistance, genetic status or any other status protected by federal, state or local law.
Current Positions Available
Staff Pharmacist - Part-Time or PRN
Location: Grand Marais, MN
Hours: Part-Time or PRN
Job Summary:
Come work in beautiful Grand Marais, MN and enjoy time close to Lake Superior and the Boundary Waters while providing essential pharmacy services to the local community. The Sawtooth Mountain Clinic (SMC) Staff Pharmacist plays an important role in delivering medication and pharmaceutical care to all patients and customers of the SMC Pharmacy. Although a retail pharmacy, SMC Pharmacists are integrated into the clinical care team at SMC.
Job Responsibilities:
- This position is responsible for dispensing and ensuring safe and efficient delivery of medications to all customers
- Maintain open communication and be available to customers and practitioner sites for consultation
- Participate in supervision of technical staff
- Ensure pharmacy is compliant with best practices for 340B contract pharmacies
- Provide professional consultation to both patients and prescribers of partner health facility
- Complete pharmacy operational requirements by organizing and directing technicians’ work flows; verifying their preparation and labeling of pharmaceuticals; verifying order entries, charges, and inspections
- Other responsibilities as dictated by the needs of the Sawtooth Mountain Clinic Pharmacy in service of SMC Pharmacy patients and customers
Job Qualifications:
- A bachelor’s degree in pharmacy (PharmD preferred)
- Pharmacist registration in MN
- Ability to work a flexible schedule
- Interpersonal relations and customer service skills
- 340B experience is preferred
Compensation: $62.00 – $66.00 per hour
Pharmacy Clerk (Pharmacy Technician Training Opportunities Available)
Location: Grand Marais, MN
Hours: Full-Time
Job Summary:
Under the supervision of a licensed pharmacist, the Pharmacy Clerk provides in-person and telephone reception, receives and directs new and refill prescriptions for further processing, sells filled prescriptions and pharmaceutical merchandise, and assists pharmacy personnel with clerical functions.
Job Responsibilities:
- Help healthcare providers and patients by greeting them in person and by phone; answering questions and requests; referring inquiries to the pharmacist
- Maintain a safe and clean pharmacy by keeping the pharmacy neat, clean, and clutter-free
- Contribute to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed
- Receive and directs new and refill prescriptions for further processing
- Assists pharmacy personnel with clerical functions
- All other duties as assigned to meet the needs of the pharmacy and its patients, understanding that the requirements of working in a pharmacy are varied and may change in order to best serve the pharmacy needs of the community
Job Qualifications:
- High school degree or equivalent
- Strong patient/customer service skills
- Previous experience with sales, register, and healthcare preferred
- Must possess good driving record and reliable transportation
- Strong commitment to patient experience, service, and quality
Salary: $15-$16 to start as well as full SMC Benefits Package including Health Insurance, generous PTO, 401k, and other great benefits
Floor Nurse or Clinical Assistant
Location: Grand Marais, MN
Hours: Full-Time
Job Summary:
The Floor Nurse or Clinical Assistant is responsible for supporting the efficient flow of direct patient care during the clinic day. The Floor Nurse or Clinical Assistant works with a team to assist clinic doctors, nurse practitioners and registered nurses in providing sensitive care to patients of all ages, economic levels, cultures and backgrounds.
Job Duties:
- Ready patient for provider’s examination: taking vital signs, brief history, allergies and medications, as well as other screenings according to protocol
- Assist providers in various sterile and non-sterile procedures
- Screenings and tests including but not limited to: audiometry, EKG, spirometry, and INR testing
- Administer immunizations and immunization education
- Medication administration
- Administrative duties such as reminder letters and phone call routing
- Appropriate documentation of all encounters in EMR
- Stocking, organizing and cleaning as needed
- All other duties as assigned or requested by Director of Nursing
Job Qualifications:
- High School Diploma or GED
- LPN preferred, not required
- One or more years of experience in the healthcare field
- Strong interpersonal skills
Salary: Commensurate with educational background and experience as well as full SMC Benefits Package including Health Insurance, generous PTO, 401k, and other great benefits