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Pharmacy Intern - Retail Pharmacy

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Sanford Health

16d ago

  • Internship
    Full-time
    Placement Program
  • Healthcare
  • Bismarck

AI generated summary

  • You must have completed one year of college in pre-pharmacy, meet state pharmacy board education criteria, and maintain annual registration as an Undergraduate Pharmacy Intern.
  • You will assist pharmacists in dispensing medications, counseling patients, resolving prescription issues, monitoring treatment progress, and utilizing new pharmacy technologies in various clinical settings.

Requirements

  • Must meet the minimum education requirements to be registered through the respective state board of pharmacy (requirements vary by state).
  • In North Dakota, one year of full time college or university must be completed with pre-pharmacy curriculum.
  • Must maintain annual registration as an Undergraduate Pharmacy Intern through the respective State Board of Pharmacy.

Responsibilities

  • - A pharmacy intern is a student who works in a pharmacy to gain hands-on experience.
  • - Work under the supervision of licensed pharmacists and hospital or store pharmacy managers to ensure that they are performing their job duties correctly.
  • - In a retail/community pharmacy setting, review, interpret and dispense both prescription and non-prescription medication to patients.
  • - Take an active role in responding to prescription issues and advising providers on the selection, dosage, interaction and side effects of medications.
  • - Counsel patients on the medication prescription including but not limited to: proper administration, possible side effects, expected response, storage and any other questions posed by the patient.
  • - Monitor the health and progress of patients in response to drug therapy.
  • - Learn and utilize new technology as the profession of pharmacy evolves.
  • - Provide oversight and clinical supervision for pharmacy series and pharmacy support personnel.
  • - May include involvement in acute care surgery, neurology, cardiology, pediatrics, oncology, infusion services, intensive care, general medicine, dialysis, transplant, antimicrobial stewardship, and medication reconciliation.
  • - May include decentralized clinical functions, such as direct patient interaction/interdisciplinary team rounding, chart reviews, customer or patient counseling, collecting accurate medication list.
  • - May also include centralized clinical functions, such as checking and dispensing medications and overseeing the clinical functions of the IV room.

FAQs

What is the location of the Pharmacy Intern position?

The location of the Pharmacy Intern position is at Bismarck Medical Center, 300 N 7th St, Bismarck, ND 58501, USA.

What are the working hours for this position?

The Pharmacy Intern position requires 8-hour shifts with varied schedules on a PRN (as needed) basis, meaning weekly hours will vary.

What is the salary range for the Pharmacy Intern role?

The salary range for the Pharmacy Intern position is between $15.00 and $23.00 per hour.

What are the educational requirements to apply for this position?

To apply for the Pharmacy Intern position, candidates must have completed one year of full-time college or university with a pre-pharmacy curriculum and must meet the minimum education requirements to be registered through the respective state board of pharmacy.

Is there a need for annual registration for this position?

Yes, candidates must maintain annual registration as an Undergraduate Pharmacy Intern through the respective State Board of Pharmacy.

What kind of experience will the Pharmacy Intern gain?

The Pharmacy Intern will gain hands-on experience working under the supervision of licensed pharmacists, as well as exposure to various pharmacy services including acute care, pediatrics, oncology, and medication reconciliation.

Are there benefits available for part-time employees?

Sanford Health offers an attractive benefits package for qualifying full-time and part-time employees, which may include health insurance, dental insurance, and a 401(k) retirement plan, among others.

What is the employment policy regarding drug screening?

Sanford Health has a Drug Free Workplace Policy, and an accepted offer for the Pharmacy Intern position will require a drug screen and pre-employment background screening as a condition of employment.

Is Sanford Health an equal opportunity employer?

Yes, Sanford Health is an EEO/AA Employer and accommodates individuals with disabilities during the application process.

What pharmacy services might the intern be involved in?

The intern may be involved in pharmacy services that include acute care surgery, neurology, cardiology, pediatrics, oncology, and antimicrobial stewardship, among others.

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Sanford Health is the largest rural health system in the U.S. Our organization is dedicated to transforming the health care experience and providing access to world-class health care in America’s heartland. Headquartered in Sioux Falls, South Dakota, we serve more than one million patients and 220,000 health plan members across 250,000 square miles. Our integrated health system has 47 medical centers, 2,800 physicians and advanced practice providers, 170 clinical investigators and research scientists, more than 200 Good Samaritan Society senior care locations, and world clinics in eight countries around the globe. Learn more about our commitment to shaping the future of rural health care at sanfordhealth.org or Sanford Health News.