Inpatient Pharmacy Intern

HealthPartners; Saint Paul (MN); On-site; USD 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Retirement program

Time away from work

Tuition reimbursement

Employee assistance program

Job summary

HealthPartners is hiring an Inpatient Pharmacy Intern to assist with obtaining and documenting medication histories for admitted patients under pharmacist supervision. You will enter histories into the electronic medical record and communicate completion to the pharmacist.

The role requires enrollment in an accredited pharmacy program or a graduate of one, and intern registration with the Minnesota State Board of Pharmacy. Schedule includes every 3rd weekend and one evening shift every 3rd week.

Qualifications

• Enrolled in an accredited pharmacy program or graduate of an accredited program.
• Registered as an intern with the Minnesota State Board of Pharmacy.
• Knowledge of professional pharmacy principles and practices.

Responsibilities

• Obtain and document medication histories for patients admitted to the hospital.
• Enter medication histories into the electronic medical record.
• Communicate completion of medication history to the pharmacist.
• Complete other projects as assigned by supervising pharmacist.

Skills

Pharmacy knowledge

Interpersonal skills

English proficiency

Problem-solving

Medical terminology

Computer software knowledge

Education

Pharmacy education milestone

Tools

EMR software

Job description

HealthPartners is looking to hire an Inpatient Pharmacy Intern to join our team!Come join us as a Partner for Good and help us make an impact on the care and experience that our patients and their families receive every day.

Position Summary

Pharmacy Interns, under the direct supervision of a licensed pharmacist and in accordance with all state and federal laws to obtain and document medication histories for patients admitted to the hospital. Medication history will be obtained from the patient directly or the patient’s family through patient interviews, contacting retail pharmacies or primary clinics and medication history software queries. Intern enters medication history information into the electronic medical record and communicates completion of medication history to pharmacist. Completes other projects as assigned but does not perform duties that can legally be performed only by a registered pharmacist.

Work Schedule

Every 3rd weekend and 1 evening shift every 3rd week

Required Qualifications

Education, Experience or Equivalent Combination

• Currently enrolled in an accredited pharmacy program or a graduate of an accredited pharmacy program

Licensure/ Registration/ Certification

• Registered as an intern with the Minnesota State Board of Pharmacy

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• General knowledge of the principles and practices of professional pharmacy
• Knowledge of generic and brand name terminology
• Knowledge of pharmacological and legal classification of drugs
• Knowledge of medical terminology and medical abbreviations
• Working knowledge about common outpatient medication doses and forms.
• Ability to proficiently read, write and speak English.
• Ability to utilize interpersonal and communication skills required to interact with patients, coworkers and other healthcare professionals.
• Ability to deal with a variety of patients in a wide range of situations
• Ability to prioritize work in a high volume work environment and work independently.
• Ability to analyze problems, troubleshoot, and implement fixes for problems.
• Ability to use computers, automated systems, and medical record software
• Ability to utilize resources available to assist in pharmaceutical care
• Knowledge of the laws relating to pharmacy practice
• Knowledge of hospital or retail pharmacy’s procedures for filling, dispensing and billing prescriptions.
• Ability to perform accurate work with careful attention to detail.

Preferred Qualifications

Education, Experience or Equivalent Combination

• Pharmacy students finishing first or second professional year preferred with ability to work a minimum of every other weekend rotating schedule plus one week night per week

Benefits

HealthPartners offers a competitive benefits package (for eligible positions) that includes medical insurance, dental insurance, a retirement program, time away from work, insurance options, tuition reimbursement, an employee assistance program, and much more!

• medical insurance
• dental insurance
• a retirement program
• time away from work
• insurance options
• tuition reimbursement
• an employee assistance program
• and much more!