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Sanford Health

4d ago

  • Internship
    Full-time
    Off-cycle Internship
  • Healthcare
  • Sioux Falls

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  • You must complete the necessary college coursework, maintain annual intern registration, and meet state-specific licensing requirements within four months of hire.
  • You will gain hands-on experience under supervision, dispensing medications, counseling patients, monitoring drug therapy, and assisting with clinical functions in both retail and medical 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.
  • In Minnesota, one year must be completed in a professional pharmacy program (third year in school as the first 2 years are the pre-pharmacy courses).
  • Must maintain annual registration as an Undergraduate Pharmacy Intern through the respective State Board of Pharmacy.
  • In South Dakota, if the individual has not started the first professional year of pharmacy curriculum, they must be licensed as a pharmacy technician in training through the South Dakota Board of Pharmacy.
  • Also, the Pharmacy Intern registration must be attained within four months of hire.

Responsibilities

  • A pharmacy intern is a student who works in a pharmacy to gain hands-on experience. These individuals 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, the Pharmacist reviews, interprets and dispenses both prescription and non-prescription medication to patients. The pharmacist takes an active role in responding to prescription issues and advising providers on the selection, dosage, interaction and side effects of medications. Counsels 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. Monitors the health and progress of patients in response to drug therapy. Must be able to learn and utilize new technology as the profession of pharmacy evolves. Provides oversight and clinical supervision for pharmacy series and pharmacy support personnel. In a medical center or institutional setting, the Pharmacist reviews and interprets provider orders, provides drug information, assists in problem solving, and provides other aspects of pharmaceutical care. Duties may consist of unit dose dispensing, IV Admixtures, outpatient prescriptions, navigating the electronic medical record, compounding, and working with automated dispensing devices. The Pharmacist utilizes appropriate age-related patient information to assess the pharmaceutical needs of patients, which may include provision of pharmaceutical care to neonatal, pediatric, adolescent, adult, and geriatric patients. The Pharmacist follows all established regulations and standards that govern the practice of pharmacy. May be required to act as a shift supervisor under direct or indirect supervision by department managers. Demonstrates good written and verbal communication skills. Must be able to learn and utilize new technology as the profession of pharmacy evolves. Provides oversight and clinical supervision for pharmacy services and pharmacy support personnel. Pharmacy services at Sanford Health 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 job title for this position?

The job title is Pharmacy Intern.

Where is the job located?

The job is located at the East Patient Building in Sioux Falls, SD.

What are the shift hours for the Pharmacy Intern position?

The shift hours are 8 hours with varied shifts.

What is the salary range for this position?

The salary range for the Pharmacy Intern position is $17.50 - $23.00 per hour.

What type of work schedule is offered for this role?

The job schedule is PRN (as needed), with weekly hours that vary.

What qualifications are required to apply for this internship?

Applicants must meet the minimum education requirements to be registered as an Undergraduate Pharmacy Intern through the respective state board of pharmacy.

Is there any specific licensing needed for this role in South Dakota?

Yes, if the individual has not started the first professional year of the pharmacy curriculum, they must be licensed as a pharmacy technician in training through the South Dakota Board of Pharmacy. The Pharmacy Intern registration must be attained within four months of hire.

What types of pharmacy services may the intern be involved in?

The intern may be involved in services related to acute care surgery, neurology, cardiology, pediatrics, oncology, infusion services, intensive care, general medicine, dialysis, transplant, antimicrobial stewardship, and medication reconciliation.

What benefits are offered to qualifying employees?

Sanford Health offers an attractive benefits package that includes health, dental, and vision insurance, life insurance, a 401(k) retirement plan, work/life balance benefits, and a generous time-off package.

What is the process if a candidate has a disability and needs assistance with their online application?

Individuals with disabilities can request assistance by calling 1-877-673-0854 or sending an email to talent@sanfordhealth.org.

What is the drug policy for this position?

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

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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.