1st Yr Student Pharmacist

Overview

Are you a first year Pharmacy student looking for an internship?

We at M Health Fairview is looking for 1st year pharmacy students to be a part of our team at Lakes Medical Center

Until licensed, we have interns/students work 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 is a casual position meaning all hours are as needed, most interns choose to work ten hours a week.

This role is open to new pharmacy school students that will graduate in the class of 2027

Responsibilities/Job Description

Under the direction of a pharmacist, primary responsibilities include:

* Assist in the dispensing of prescription medications to patients/customers ensuring accurate labeling and dispensing 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 Pharmacy Services Policy and Procedures.
* Prepares sterile products (both non-hazardous and hazardous) using appropriate aseptic technique adhering to USP 797 requirements. Performs bulk compounding and packaging duties to ensure an uninterrupted supply of medications while following USP 795 for non-sterile products, USP 797/800 for sterile products requirements and MN Board of Pharmacy rules.
* Identify additional opportunities to improve patient care and the performance of the pharmacy department.
* Participate in team meeting/discussions with clinical pharmacy specialists, pharmacy residents, pharmacy students and technicians.
* Cultivate an environment of teamwork with other department staff and customers.
* Demonstrates ability to deliver care or service adjusting approaches to reflect developmental level and cultural differences of population served.

Qualifications

Required:

* Acceptance or enrollment in the first year of an accredited Doctor of Pharmacy program is a requirement to be eligible for this internship.
* Registered Technician with Minnesota Board of Pharm. (required prior to start date)