Intern - Pharmacist, Inpatient Pharmacy

Essentia Health • Fargo, ND

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About The Position

This position assists with the timely dispensing of medications to patients, ensuring accurate labeling and compliance with legal requirements, regulatory agency standards, third-party contracts, and Essentia Health policies and procedures. It prepares sterile products, including hazardous and non-hazardous products, using appropriate aseptic technique and adhering to USP 797 requirements. The role also performs bulk compounding and packaging to maintain an uninterrupted supply and comply with Board of Pharmacy rules, USP 795 requirements for non-sterile products, and USP 797/800 requirements for sterile products. The intern participates in clinical patient education and completes accurate patient medical histories. The position also identifies opportunities to improve patient care and offers suggestions to improve pharmacy department performance.

Requirements

• Currently enrolled in an ACPE-accredited Pharmacy program.
• For North Dakota: licensed as a Pharmacy Intern through the ND Board of Pharmacy.

Responsibilities

• Assist with timely medication dispensing and ensure accurate labeling and compliance with applicable requirements and policies.
• Prepare hazardous and non-hazardous sterile products using aseptic technique and in accordance with USP 797 requirements.
• Perform bulk compounding and packaging to maintain an uninterrupted supply, following Board of Pharmacy rules and applicable USP requirements.
• Participate in clinical patient education.
• Complete accurate patient medical histories.
• Identify opportunities to improve patient care and suggest ways to improve pharmacy department performance.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance, along with supplemental options.
• 401(k) plan with employer contributions.
• Training, tuition reimbursement, and educational programs.
• Flexible scheduling.
• Generous time off.
• Wellness resources focused on physical, mental, and emotional health.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Intern
• Education Level: No Education Listed