Pharmacist Intern- Retail/Hospital

Job Description

Job Description

PRN Hours- INTERN Position- 12 weeks in duration Day Shift (time will be split between both hospital and retail Pharmacy setting)

Pay: $25.00

At Olmsted Medical Center, we value our employees and are committed to providing a comprehensive and competitive benefits package. To keep up with the evolving trends, Olmsted Medical Center offers the following for employees who are employed at a 0.5 FTE or higher.

• Medical Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Basic Life Insurance
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Employer Paid Short-Term Disability and Long-Term Disability
• Adoption Assistance Plan

Qualifications:

• Required enrollment in an accredited Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD) program
• Active Minnesota Pharmacist Intern license (or eligibility to obtain prior to start)
• Prior experience in retail or hospital pharmacy settings
• Basic knowledge of pharmacy operations and medication terminology
• Familiarity with pharmacy management systems and electronic health records
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills

Job Responsibilities:

• Dispensing & Retail Pharmacy Support
• Assist in prescription processing, including data entry, labeling, and preparation of medications
• Support inventory management, including ordering, stocking, and expiration date monitoring
• Provide customer service, including handling inquiries and facilitating prescription pick-up
• Operate pharmacy systems for adjudication and billing under pharmacist supervision
• Hospital / Clinical Pharmacy Support
• Assist pharmacists with medication preparation and distribution within hospital settings
• Support medication reconciliation and patient profile review processes
• Participate in sterile and non-sterile compounding as permitted by training and regulation
• Deliver medications to patient care areas and support automated dispensing systems

Compliance & Safety:

• Maintain compliance with state and federal pharmacy laws, including HIPAA and medication handling standards
• Follow all policies related to controlled substances and medication security
• Ensure proper documentation and record-keeping
• Operational Support
• Assist with workflow improvements and process efficiency initiatives
• Support pharmacy staff with administrative and clerical tasks as needed
• Participate in team meetings and training sessions

Skills & Competencies:

• Effective communication with patients and healthcare professionals
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with accuracy
• Strong problem-solving and critical thinking skills
• Commitment to patient safety and confidentiality

Working Conditions:

• Combination of retail pharmacy and hospital pharmacy environments
• Prolonged standing, walking, and occasional lifting (up to 25 lbs)
• Flexible scheduling, including evenings and weekends as needed
• Learning Objectives (3-Month Term)
• Develop competency in medication dispensing and verification workflows
• Gain exposure to inpatient pharmacy operations and clinical support functions
• Understand regulatory and compliance requirements in multiple pharmacy settings
• Enhance patient communication and interprofessional collaboration skills