• Pharmacist Intern - Community Pharmacy

    Minnesota Visiting Nurse Agency (Minneapolis, MN)


    *_SUMMARY:_*

     

    We are currently seeking several*Pharmacist Interns*to join our Community Pharmacy team. These positions are part-time, 16 hours per period, , no benefits, day/evening shifts and every 3rd weekend, 4-8 hour shifts. We will be interested in interviewing UMN pharmacy school students who are currently enrolled in their 1styear of pharmacy school (i.e. anticipated graduation year 2028).

    Required work schedule include:

    - One 4-hour weeknight shift per week

    - One weekend shift every-other week

    o Either a 4- or 8-hours shift depending on the day and location

    - Summer Schedule:

    o Up to 40-hour work weeks between our Community Pharmacy locations

    *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

    * Provides continuous, patient specific assessment of the pharmacotherapy needs of a patient population, making real time interventions with the medical staff and nursing staff to facilitate optimal drug therapy and facilitate the provision of other pharmacy services

    * Responsible for interpretation of physician medication orders for accuracy and appropriateness, informing them of any errors, omissions, or discrepancies and, based on an evaluation of the patient's condition, suggests appropriate or alternate drug therapy to the physician

    * Responsible for maintaining accurate and proper patient medication profiles, monitoring to insure the proper choice of drug, dosage form, strength, length of therapy and interaction potential of the prescribed drug

    * Responsible for the dispensing, control and record keeping of all controlled substances

    * Responsible for maintaining a working knowledge of, and conforming to legal requirements concerning the distribution of drugs, as well as good working knowledge of recent developments in the field of pharmacy

    *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:/*

    * Active Pharmacy Intern License from the Minnesota Board of Pharmacy, when eligible to obtain

    **Title:** *Pharmacist Intern - Community Pharmacy*

    **Location:** *MN-Minneapolis-Whittier Clinic*

    **Requisition ID:** *250546*