About the role#
As a Pharmacy Intern, you will work under the supervision of a licensed pharmacist to support clinical and distributive operations. This role provides hands-on experience in medication safety, patient care, and pharmacy workflow within a hospital setting. You will contribute to patient well-being through tasks such as medication reconciliation, compounding, and inventory management.
What you'll do#
- Prepare, check, and dispense medications, including first doses and floor stock.
- Perform data entry, adjudication, and prescription filing.
- Review patient profiles for clinical appropriateness and perform accuracy checks.
- Compound extemporaneous doses, IV admixtures, syringes, and chemotherapy preparations.
- Audit and fill automated dispensing cabinets, cart fills, and emergency kits.
- Conduct admission medication histories and patient reconciliation interviews.
- Access electronic health records and communicate recommendations to pharmacists.
- Manage inventory by ordering, receiving, and unpacking incoming stock.
- Deliver medications, IVs, and supplies throughout the facility.
What you'll need#
- Must be at least 18 years of age.
- Enrollment in an accredited school of pharmacy working toward a Pharmacist degree or status as a foreign-trained pharmacist pursuing state licensure.
- Pharmacy Intern Certification or Registration is required upon hire.
- If currently a registered Pharmacy Technician, you must obtain Pharmacy Intern status within one year.
- High school diploma or GED and completion of one year of pharmacy school are preferred.
- Zero to two years of pharmacy experience is preferred.
- Ability to perform light work, including lifting up to 20 pounds occasionally.
Location & details#
- Location: Mercy Hospital, Coon Rapids, Minnesota.
- Schedule: 20 hours per two-week pay period with 8-hour day or evening shifts.
- Rotation: Every third weekend.
- Compensation: Hourly rates are based on year in school, ranging from $21.50 to $24.50 per hour.
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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