About the role#
This is a casual, rolling internship opportunity for students enrolled in a Doctor of Pharmacy program or foreign-trained pharmacists pursuing state licensure. You will work under the supervision of a licensed pharmacist to support clinical and distributive operations. This role provides hands-on experience in medication safety and patient care within our outpatient and specialty pharmacy settings.
What you'll do#
- Prepare, check, and dispense medications for patients.
- Perform admission medication histories and medication reconciliation interviews.
- Compound and document extemporaneous doses, including IV admixtures and syringes where applicable.
- Manage medication distribution, including restocking emergency kits and delivering supplies.
- Audit and fill automated dispensing cabinets.
- Assist with inventory management, including receiving and checking incoming stock.
- Review patient profiles for clinical appropriateness and communicate findings to the overseeing pharmacist.
What you'll need#
- Must be at least 18 years of age.
- Enrollment in an accredited school of pharmacy or status as a foreign-trained pharmacist working toward licensure.
- Pharmacy Intern Certification or Registration upon hire.
- If currently a registered Pharmacy Technician, you must obtain Pharmacy Intern status within one year.
- Ability to perform light work, including lifting up to 20 pounds occasionally.
- Successful completion of a pre-employment drug screen and DHS fingerprinting.
Location & details#
- Locations: Minneapolis, Coon Rapids, and Saint Paul, Minnesota.
- Schedule: Casual status with 8-hour day or evening shifts and a rotation of every third weekend.
- Compensation: Paid hourly at a non-negotiable rate based on year of study, ranging from $21.50 to $24.50 per hour.
- Work modality: On-site.
About Allina Health
Allina Health operates as a nonprofit organization based in Minneapolis, Minnesota. It provides medical services through 12 hospitals and more than 90 clinics. The system serves patients across Minnesota and western Wisconsin. The organization employs over 16,000 people.
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