Inpatient Pharmacy Intern

HealthPartners is looking to hire an Inpatient Pharmacy Intern to join our team! Come join us as a Partner for Good and help us make an impact on the care and experience that our patients and their families receive every day.

Position Summary:

Pharmacy Interns, under the direct supervision of a licensed pharmacist and in accordance with all state and federal laws to obtain and document medication histories for patients admitted to the hospital. Medication history will be obtained from the patient directly or the patient’s family through patient interviews, contacting retail pharmacies or primary clinics and medication history software queries. Intern enters medication history information into the electronic medical record and communicates completion of medication history to pharmacist. Completes other projects as assigned but does not perform duties that can legally be performed only by a registered pharmacist.

Work Schedule:

Every 3rd weekend and 1 evening shift every 3rd week

Required Qualifications:

Education, Experience or Equivalent Combination:

• Currently enrolled in an accredited pharmacy program or a graduate of an accredited pharmacy program

Licensure/ Registration/ Certification:

• Registered as an intern with the Minnesota State Board of Pharmacy

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• General knowledge of the principles and practices of professional pharmacy
• Knowledge of generic and brand name terminology
• Knowledge of pharmacological and legal classification of drugs
• Knowledge of medical terminology and medical abbreviations
• Working knowledge about common outpatient medication doses and forms.
• Ability to proficiently read, write and speak English.
• Ability to utilize interpersonal and communication skills required to interact with patients, coworkers and other healthcare professionals.
• Ability to deal with a variety of patients in a wide range of situations
• Ability to prioritize work in a high volume work environment and work independently.
• Ability to analyze problems, troubleshoot, and implement fixes for problems.
• Ability to use computers, automated systems, and medical record software
• Ability to utilize resources available to assist in pharmaceutical care
• Knowledge of the laws relating to pharmacy practice
• Knowledge of hospital or retail pharmacy’s procedures for filling, dispensing and billing prescriptions.
• Ability to perform accurate work with careful attention to detail.

Preferred Qualifications:

Education, Experience or Equivalent Combination:

• Pharmacy students finishing first or second professional year preferred with ability to work a minimum of every other weekend rotating schedule plus one week night per week

Benefits:

HealthPartners offers a competitive benefits package (for eligible positions) that includes medical insurance, dental insurance, a retirement program, time away from work, insurance options, tuition reimbursement, an employee assistance program, and much more!