Intern - Pharmacist, Inpatient Pharmacy

Essentia Health • Fargo, ND

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About The Position

This position supports 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 following USP 797 requirements. The position also performs bulk compounding and packaging to maintain an uninterrupted supply in accordance with Board of Pharmacy rules and 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 role also identifies opportunities to improve patient care and suggests ways 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, accurate labeling, and compliance with applicable legal, regulatory, contractual, and organizational requirements.
• Prepare sterile hazardous and non-hazardous products using appropriate aseptic technique and following USP 797 requirements.
• Perform bulk compounding and packaging in accordance with 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 improvements to pharmacy department performance.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance, with supplemental options.
• 401(k) plan with employer contributions.
• Professional development through 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