Pharmacy Intern

Allina Health Systems•Minneapolis, MN

55d•$22

About The Position

As a pharmacy intern, you play a crucial role in patient care, medication safety, and clinical excellence. This hands-on role provides experience in dispensing medications, performing clinical reviews, and supporting pharmacy operations alongside experienced healthcare professionals. We provide a collaborative learning environment where you can refine your clinical knowledge, develop essential skills, and contribute to better health outcomes. Your work in medication reconciliation, compounding, and inventory management will have a direct impact on patient well-being. Join us in delivering safe, effective, and compassionate pharmaceutical care while building a strong foundation for your future in pharmacy.

Requirements

Must be 18 years of age with education and/or experience needed to meet required functional competencies as listed on the job description
Enrolled in an accredited school of pharmacy working towards a Pharmacist degree or
Foreign-trained pharmacist working towards state Pharmacist licensure
Pharmacy Intern Certification/Registration upon hire required
Pharmacy Intern Certification/Registration if registered Pharmacy Technician upon hire within 1 Year required

Nice To Haves

High school diploma or GED
Completion of one year at an accredited College of Pharmacy or
0 to 2 years experience in Pharmacy

Responsibilities

Prepares, checks, and dispenses medications.
Fills first doses and refill floor stock.
May perform data entry, adjudication, filing, and selling prescription duties.
May review clinical data on patient profile for clinical appropriateness.
May perform first or second checks to ensure accuracy of data entry, clinical components, and filling process.
Compounds and documents extemporaneous doses.
Prepackages and documents solid and liquid dosage forms in unit dose and unit of use packaging.
Audits automated dispensing cabinet medications.
Fills automated dispensing cabinet medications, cart fill & stock outs.
May compound and prepares IV admixtures and syringes.
May admix chemotherapy bags and syringes.
Performs medication distribution.
Delivers medications, IVs and supplies as needed.
Gathers medications that have been discontinued on the floor.
Restocks medications used on crash carts and other emergency boxes/kits.
Delivers medications into automated dispensing cabinets.
May order, receive, unpack, and check incoming stock against invoice and put away.
May assist the buyer and keep them informed of inventory needs.
May perform inventory management process.
Performs admission medication histories.
Performs medication reconciliation interview with patient.
Utilizes nursing home medication administration records to complete medication reconciliation.
Accesses and applies information from electronic health record.
Communicates with overseeing pharmacist regarding reconciliation and recommendations.
May provide clinical/informational services to patients, medical staff, and other healthcare professional.
Other duties as assigned.

Benefits

Medical/Dental
PTO/Time Away
Retirement Savings Plans
Life Insurance
Short-term/Long-term Disability
Paid Caregiver Leave
Voluntary Benefits (vision, legal, critical illness)
Tuition Reimbursement or Continuing Medical Education as applicable
Student Loan Support Benefits to navigate the Federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program
Allina Health is a 501(c)(3) eligible employer
Benefit eligibility/offerings are determined by FTE and if you are represented by a union.