About the role#
This is a first-year Pharmacy Intern position based in a retail setting at Fairview East Bank University Hospital. You will focus on operational support as you begin your pharmacy career. This role is casual, with shifts scheduled during the day or evening, including every other weekend.
What you'll do#
- Provide clinical care and patient counseling.
- Assist the pharmacy manager with daily operations and management.
- Support pharmacists and provide indirect supervision for support staff.
- Monitor patient records for drug interactions, allergies, and therapy appropriateness.
- Dispense medications in compliance with legal and organizational requirements.
- Perform patient evaluations and analyze data related to prescribed therapies.
- Handle insurance verification, prior authorizations, and third-party prescription issues.
- Process manual prescriptions, including worker's compensation and medical equipment.
- Manage cash register transactions and provide customer service.
- Participate in team meetings and use pharmacy technology to ensure efficiency.
- Ensure accurate billing and support medication safety activities.
What you'll need#
- Enrollment as a student at an ACPE-accredited School of Pharmacy.
- Active registration as a Pharmacy Intern with the MN State Board of Pharmacy by the start date.
- Proficiency in English and competent mathematical skills.
- Strong problem-solving ability and excellent customer service skills.
- A commitment to following all policies and procedures.
- Previous experience in retail, hospital, or infusion therapy settings is preferred.
Location & details#
- Location: Minneapolis, Minnesota.
- Work Modality: On-site.
- Compensation: $24.00 to $26.00 per hour.
About Fairview Health Services
Fairview Health Services operates as a nonprofit health system based in Minneapolis, Minnesota. The organization provides a network of care including community and academic hospitals, primary and specialty clinics, and senior living facilities. It functions as part of M Health Fairview, a collaboration with the University of Minnesota and University of Minnesota Physicians. The system maintains 10 hospitals and 60 primary care clinics alongside home health, hospice, and pharmacy services.
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