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Pharmacy Intern - Retail Pharmacy

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Sanford Health

1mo ago

  • Internship
    Full-time
    Placement Program
  • Healthcare
  • Bismarck

AI generated summary

  • You must have completed one year of college in pre-pharmacy, meet state board education requirements, and maintain annual registration as an Undergraduate Pharmacy Intern.
  • You will assist pharmacists in dispensing medications, counseling patients, monitoring health, using new technology, and supporting pharmacy staff in various clinical and centralized functions.

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.
  • 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.
  • 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 - Retail Pharmacy.

Where is the job located?

The job is located at Bismarck Medical Center in Bismarck, ND.

What are the shift hours for this position?

The shift is 8 hours with varied shifts.

Is this position full-time or part-time?

This job is PRN (as needed), meaning the weekly hours vary.

What is the salary range for this position?

The salary range is $15.00 - $23.00 per hour.

What qualifications are required for this position?

Candidates must have completed one year of full-time college or university with a pre-pharmacy curriculum and must maintain annual registration as an Undergraduate Pharmacy Intern through the State Board of Pharmacy.

Will the pharmacy intern work under supervision?

Yes, the pharmacy intern will work under the supervision of licensed pharmacists and pharmacy managers.

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

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

Are there benefits available for this position?

Yes, Sanford Health offers an attractive benefits package for qualifying full-time and part-time employees, including health insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, life insurance, and a 401(k) retirement plan.

What is Sanford Health's stance on equal employment opportunity?

Sanford Health is an EEO/AA Employer, which means they do not discriminate based on race, gender, disability, or veteran status.

Is a drug test required for this position?

Yes, 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.