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Pharmacy Intern

  • Internship
    Full-time
    Placement Program
  • Healthcare
  • Saint Paul

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  • You must be enrolled in a pharmacy program, have a Minnesota Board of Pharmacy intern registration, and prefer technician experience or certification. FPGEC certification is also needed.
  • You will prepare IV products, manage inventory, enter and verify outpatient prescriptions, counsel patients, complete training modules, verify inpatient meds, and assist with pharmacy projects.

Requirements

  • Currently enrolled in an accredited doctor of pharmacy program
  • Intern registration with the Minnesota Board of Pharmacy required after completion of the first year of the pharmacy program. If hired prior to the end of the first year of pharmacy program a Minnesota Board of Pharmacy Technician active Registration is required until pharmacy intern registration obtained.
  • Pharmacy technician experience or vocational school pharmacy technician certification preferred.
  • Successful pass of the Foreign Graduate Equivalency Examination and certification by the Foreign Pharmacy Graduate Equivalency Commission (FPGEC) along with an active Minnesota pharmacy intern registration.

Responsibilities

  • Once the Pharmacy Intern registration is obtained - Intravenous product preparation; unit dose cartfill; inventory management; automated, decentralized medication stocking (ADMs); outpatient prescription order entry, outpatient prescription double check/verification; and outpatient medication counseling.
  • After 2nd, 3rd and 4th year of pharmacy school - All previous responsibilities in addition to completion of Pharmacist clinical training modules; inpatient medication double check/verification; central pharmacy process flow management; compounding; answering drug information questions; pharmacy projects; obtaining medication histories;

FAQs

What are the primary responsibilities of a Pharmacy Intern at Children’s Minnesota?

The primary responsibilities of a Pharmacy Intern include intravenous product preparation, unit dose cart fill, inventory management, automated decentralized medication stocking, outpatient prescription order entry, outpatient prescription double check/verification, and outpatient medication counseling. As they progress through their pharmacy program, additional responsibilities may include completing clinical training modules, inpatient medication double check/verification, compounding, answering drug information questions, and obtaining medication histories.

What qualifications are required to apply for the Pharmacy Intern position?

Candidates must be currently enrolled in an accredited doctor of pharmacy program and obtain intern registration with the Minnesota Board of Pharmacy after completing the first year of the program. If hired prior to the end of the first year, an active Minnesota Board of Pharmacy Technician registration is required. Pharmacy technician experience or vocational school pharmacy technician certification is preferred.

Is experience as a pharmacy technician beneficial for this role?

Yes, pharmacy technician experience or vocational school pharmacy technician certification is preferred and can be beneficial for candidates applying for the Pharmacy Intern position.

What is the process for foreign pharmacy graduates applying for this position?

Foreign pharmacy graduates must successfully pass the Foreign Graduate Equivalency Examination and obtain certification from the Foreign Pharmacy Graduate Equivalency Commission (FPGEC) along with an active Minnesota pharmacy intern registration to apply for the position.

Are there opportunities for professional growth as a Pharmacy Intern?

Yes, Children’s Minnesota is committed to training the next generation of pediatric pharmacy professionals and provides an environment that encourages learning and professional growth through mentoring and various educational opportunities.

What types of benefits are available to Pharmacy Interns at Children’s Minnesota?

In addition to salary, Pharmacy Interns may be eligible for medical, dental, vision, retirement benefits, and other fringe benefits. Positions requiring night, weekend, or on-call work may also offer shift differentials or premium pay.

What are the contingencies for a job offer in this position?

All job offers are contingent upon successful completion of an occupational health assessment, drug screen, background investigation, and compliance with the U.S. Government Form I-9, Employment Eligibility Verification.

Does Children’s Minnesota have a commitment to diversity and inclusion in their hiring practices?

Yes, Children’s Minnesota is proud to be recognized as one of 2023’s Top Diversity Leaders and considers qualified applicants for open positions without regard to race, color, creed, sex, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, genetic information, gender identity or expression, age, veteran status, disability, pregnancy, citizenship status, or any other characteristic protected under applicable law.

With the most pediatric experts in the region, Children’s Minnesota is dedicated to being #TheKidExperts.

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Founded Year

Mission & Purpose

Children’s Minnesota is one of the largest pediatric health systems in the United States and the only health system in Minnesota to provide care exclusively to children, from before birth through young adulthood. An independent and not-for-profit system since 1924, Children’s Minnesota is one system serving kids throughout the Upper Midwest at two free-standing hospitals, nine primary care clinics, multiple specialty clinics and seven rehabilitation sites. As The Kids Experts in our region, Children’s Minnesota is regularly ranked by U.S. News & World Report as a top children’s hospital.