About the role#
As a Pharmacy Intern, you will play a role in patient care, medication safety, and clinical operations. You will work under the supervision of a licensed pharmacist to gain hands-on experience in a hospital setting. This position offers a collaborative environment where you can refine your clinical knowledge and contribute to patient health outcomes.
What you'll do#
- Prepare, check, and dispense medications, including compounding and documenting extemporaneous doses.
- Perform medication reconciliation interviews with patients and gather admission medication histories.
- Manage inventory by auditing, filling, and delivering medications to automated dispensing cabinets and crash carts.
- Access and apply information from electronic health records to support clinical appropriateness reviews.
- Compound and prepare IV admixtures, syringes, and chemotherapy bags.
- Communicate with pharmacists regarding clinical recommendations and provide information to medical staff.
- Assist with general pharmacy operations, including data entry, filing, and receiving incoming stock.
What you'll need#
- Enrollment in an accredited school of pharmacy working toward a Pharmacist degree, or status as a foreign-trained pharmacist working toward state licensure.
- Pharmacy Intern Certification or Registration upon hire.
- If currently a registered Pharmacy Technician, you must obtain Pharmacy Intern status within one year.
- Must be at least 18 years of age.
- Completion of one year at an accredited College of Pharmacy and 0 to 2 years of pharmacy experience are preferred.
- Ability to perform light work, including lifting up to 20 lbs occasionally.
Location & details#
- Location: Saint Paul, Minnesota.
- Work Modality: On-site.
- Employment Type: Part-time, casual (.0 FTE).
- Schedule: 8-hour shifts covering day, evening, and night rotations with occasional weekend work.
- Compensation: Paid at a non-negotiable hourly rate based on year of study ($21.50 for 1st year, $22.50 for 2nd year, $23.50 for 3rd year, $24.50 for 4th year).
About Allina Health
Allina Health operates as a nonprofit organization based in Minneapolis, Minnesota. It provides medical services through 12 hospitals and more than 90 clinics. The system serves patients across Minnesota and western Wisconsin. The organization employs over 16,000 people.
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