Pharmacist Intern - Inpatient Hospital

Hennepin Healthcare is an integrated system of care that includes HCMC, a nationally recognized Level I Adult Trauma Center and Level I Pediatric Trauma Center and acute care hospital, as well as a clinic system with primary care clinics located in Minneapolis and across Hennepin County. The comprehensive healthcare system includes a 473-bed academic medical center, a large outpatient Clinic & Specialty Center, and a network of clinics in the North Loop, Whittier, and East Lake Street neighborhoods of Minneapolis, and in the suburban communities of Brooklyn Park, Golden Valley, Richfield, and St. Anthony Village. Hennepin Healthcare has a large psychiatric program, home care, and operates a research institute, philanthropic foundation, and Hennepin EMS. The system is operated by Hennepin Healthcare System, Inc., a subsidiary corporation of Hennepin County.  

Equal Employment Opportunities: We believe equity is essential for optimal health outcomes and are committed to achieve optimal health for all by actively eliminating barriers due to racism, poverty, gender identity, and other determinants of health. We are committed to equitable care and working in an environment that celebrates, promotes, and protects diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging. We are committed to bringing in individuals with new cultural perspectives to assist in creating a more equitable healthcare organization.

SUMMARY:
We are currently seeking 4 Pharmacist Intern to join our Hospital Inpatient Pharmacy team. This position is casual, no benefits, evening shifts and every other weekend.  Looking for students with an anticipated graduation year 2030.

Purpose of this position: Responsible for acting as an information resource to patients, physicians, nurses, and other healthcare professionals regarding medication therapy and drug-related information and literature. Maintains
standards set by the department and translates policies and procedures into the daily operation of the
pharmacy. Performs within scope of practice as defined by the Minnesota Board of Pharmacy.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Supports the values of the organization by demonstrating personal responsibility, respect for self and others, innovation through teamwork, dedication to caring, and excellence in customer service
• Participates in active learning through assigned preceptors and apply this learning to real time patient care
• Supports and assists the pharmacists, pharmacy supervisors, managers, and directors to integrate departmental and organizational goals into department’s activities
• Maintains the pharmacy in a clean and organized fashion
• Participates in special projects
• Performs within intern scope of practice, under pharmacist supervision

Pre-pharmacy student:

• Prepares and dispenses medications including, but not limited to:
  • Oral Medications
  • Injectable Medications
  • IV Medications
  • Parenteral Nutrition
• Maintains records of all narcotics received and dispensed
• Supports operational needs, including purchasing and inventory management.
• Routinely checks expiration dates of medications in the pharmacy department and on the nursing units. Rotates and recycles stock when needed
• Promotes effective working relations and works effectively as part of a department/unit team and interdepartmentally to facilitate the department’s/unit’s ability to meet its goals and objectives
• Participates in special projects as assigned by supervisor

First Year Pharmacy Student:

• Performs all the functions of a Pre-Pharmacy Student
• Compounds non-sterile products based on assessment of drug utilization

Second - Fourth Year Pharmacy Students (Interns):

• Performs all the functions of a First Year Pharmacy Student
• Performs pharmacist-level product checks for accuracy and validity of the following:
  • First doses
  • Cartfill doses
  • Automation batches
  • IV medications
  • Others as identified by supervising pharmacist
• Consults with medical personnel on patient drug therapy as needed
• Provides medication reconciliation on admission for patients
• Performs pharmacist-level provisional order verification of inpatient medications

QUALIFICATIONS:

Minimum Qualifications:

• High school diploma required. Must be actively enrolled in an accredited college of pharmacy or seeking admission within twelve months of hire

Preferred Qualifications:

• Six to twelve months pharmacy experience preferred

License/Certifications:

• ctive Pharmacy Intern License from the Minnesota Board of Pharmacy, when eligible to obtain

You've made the right choice in considering Hennepin Healthcare for your employment. We offer a wealth of opportunities for individuals who want to make an impact in our patients' lives. We are dedicated to providing Equal Employment Opportunities to both current and prospective employees. We are driven to connect talented individuals with life-changing career opportunities, enabling you to provide exceptional care without exception. Thank you for considering Hennepin Healthcare as a future employer. 

Please Note:  Offers of employment from Hennepin Healthcare are conditional and contingent upon successful clearance of all background checks and pre-employment requirements.

• We offer a competitive pay rate based on your skills, licensure/certifications, education, experience related to this position, and internal equity.
• We provide an extensive benefits program that includes Medical; Dental; Vision; Life, Short and Long-term Term Disability Insurance; Retirement Funds; Paid Time Off; and Tuition reimbursement.
• For a complete list of our benefits, please visit our career site on why you should work for us.