Pharmacy Intern - Inpatient; 1st Year Job at Fairview Health Services, Minneapolis, MN

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  • Fairview Health Services
  • Minneapolis, MN

Job Description

Job Overview

Location : Fairview Southdale Hospital

Hours : Casual hours bi-weekly

Schedule : day/evening, one weekend per month

As an intern you will provide clinical care to patients of the pharmacy. Assist the pharmacy manager in the operation and management of the pharmacy. Provide indirect supervision for support staff and ensure adherence to all policies and procedures.

The 1st year pharmacy student position is the first part of the Southdale Intern Program. Until licensed as an intern, the student will staff as a pharmacy technician to understand the operations of the hospital pharmacy department. Once licensed, the student will then be trained as an intern in our program!

This posting is for those that began pharmacy school in the fall of 2025.

This is a casual position at our Fairview Southdale Hospital!

  • Provide appropriate clinical care including patient counseling and prospective drug use evaluation to all patients receiving their medication therapy from the Pharmacy.

  • Perform initial patient evaluation as it pertains to the prescribed therapies. Collect, analyze, interpret, and evaluate appropriate data relative to medication therapy.

  • Evaluate the significance of signs and symptoms relative to disease processes and makes recommendations for the modification of drug therapy.

  • Evaluate the significance and clinical importance of adverse reactions and complications associated with drug therapy.

  • Monitor patient records for potential drug interactions as well as patient allergies.

  • Provide counseling and answer questions from patients, family and health care professionals concerning drug therapy.

  • Provide prescription drug therapy to patients/customers ensuring accurate labeling and dispensing of medications in a timely fashion.

  • Identify and resolve patient specific medication related problems and issues in the patient's best interest.

  • Ensure dispensing of prescriptions in accordance with all legal requirements, regulatory agencies, third party contracts, and Fairview Pharmacy Services Policy and Procedures.

  • Responsible for error management and medication safety activities.

  • Responsible for accurate and complete billing to payers.

  • Utilize all technologies to ensure accuracy and efficiency in the dispensing process.

  • Participate in team meetings/discussions with clinical pharmacy specialists, pharmacy residents, pharmacy students and technicians.

  • Demonstrates ability to provide care or service adjusting approaches to reflect developmental level and cultural differences of population served.

Organization Expectations, as applicable:

  • Demonstrates ability to provide care or service adjusting approaches to reflect developmental level and cultural differences of population served

  • Partners with patient care giver in care/decision making.

  • Communicates in a respective manner.

  • Ensures a safe, secure environment.

  • Individualizes plan of care to meet patient needs.

  • Modifies clinical interventions based on population served.

  • Provides patient education based on as assessment of learning needs of patient/care giver.

  • Fulfills all organizational requirements

  • Completes all required learning relevant to the role

  • Complies with and maintains knowledge of all relevant laws, regulation, policies, procedures and standards.

  • Fosters a culture of improvement, efficiency and innovative thinking.

  • Performs other duties as assigned

Minimum Education:

  • Enrolled as a Student at an ACPE accredited school of Pharmacy beginning Fall.

Preferred:

  • Enrolled as a Student at the University of Minnesota School of Pharmacy.

Preferred License/Certification/Registration:

  • Current Minnesota Pharmacy Intern License

Additional Requirements:

  • Excellent customer service skills, proficient in English language, capable of solving problems effectively, ability to follow policies and procedures, and competent mathematical skills. Pharmacy experience in infusion therapies, retail and/or hospital setting preferred.

Benefit Overview

Although this is considered a non-benefit eligible position, Fairview offers employees the option to participate in the Fairview 403(b) plan, earn Sick and Safe Time, and early access to earned wages.

Compensation Disclaimer

An individual's pay rate within the posted range may be determined by various factors, including skills, knowledge, relevant education, experience, and market conditions. Additionally, our organization prioritizes pay equity and considers internal team equity when making any offer. Hiring at the maximum of the range is not typical. If your role is eligible for a sign-on bonus, the bonus program that is approved and in place at the time of offer, is what will be honored.

EEO Statement

EEO/Vet/Disabled: All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to any lawfully protected status

Job Tags

Casual work, Relocation package, Weekend work, Afternoon shift,

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