Intern - Pharmacist, Inpatient Pharmacy

Essentia Health; Fargo (ND); On-site; USD 23,000 - 32,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

401(k) plan

Job summary

Essentia Health in Fargo, ND seeks a Pharmacy Intern to assist in dispensing medications, labeling, and ensuring compliance with regulatory standards. The role includes sterile product preparation under USP guidelines and contributing to patient education and medical history documentation.

The position supports bulk compounding and packaging to maintain supply, with a 0.3 FTE schedule and Day/Eve/Night rotation in the United States.

Qualifications

• Enrolled in ACPE-accredited Pharmacy program.
• ND: Must be licensed as a Pharmacy Intern through the ND Board of Pharmacy.
• BCLS certified, or able to obtain within 3 months (BCLS not required for Interns in some departments)

Responsibilities

• Assist in timely dispensing of medications with accurate labeling and adherence to all regulatory standards.
• Prepare sterile products (including hazardous) per USP 797, USP 795/800 for sterile/non-sterile prep.
• Perform bulk compounding and packaging to ensure uninterrupted supply.
• Contribute to clinical patient education and accurate patient medical histories.
• Identify opportunities to improve the pharmacy department's performance.

Education

Currently enrolled in an ACPE accredited Pharmacy program

Job description

Building Location:

32nd Avenue Building

Department:

3012410 HOSPITAL PHARMACY - 32ND HOSP

Job Description:

This position will assist in the timely dispensing of medications to patients ensuring accurate labeling and in compliance with all legal requirements, regulatory agency standards, third party contracts and Essentia Health Policy and Procedures. This position is also responsible for the preparation of sterile products (including non-hazardous and hazardous) using appropriate aseptic technique while adhering to USP 797 requirements. This position is also accountable for performing bulk compounding and packaging duties to ensure uninterrupted supply and in accordance with Board of Pharmacy rules, while adhering to USP 795 requirements for non-sterile and USP 797/800 for sterile products. This position will also participate in clinical patient education and the completion of accurate patient medical histories. In addition, this position will identify additional opportunities to improve patient care and offer suggestions to improve the performance of the pharmacy department.

Education Qualifications:

Currently enrolled in an ACPE accredited Pharmacy program.

Licensure/Certification Qualifications:

• Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS) certified, or able to obtain within 3 months (BCLS not required for Interns hired into the following departments: 3012410, 4002410, 2002410, 2042410)
• ND: Must be licensed as a Pharmacy Intern through the ND Board of Pharmacy

FTE:

0.3

Shift Rotation:

Day/Eve/Night Rotation (United States of America)

Holidays:

No

Call Obligation:

No

Compensation Range:

$20.00 - $20.00

Employee Benefits at Essentia Health:

At Essentia Health, we’re committed to supporting your well-being, growth, and work-life balance. Our comprehensive benefits include medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance, along with supplemental options to fit your needs. We offer a 401(k) plan with employer contributions to help you plan for the future, and we invest in your professional development through training, tuition reimbursement, and educational programs. To help you thrive both at work and at home, we provide flexible scheduling, generous time off, and wellness resources focused on your physical, mental, and emotional health. Please note that benefit eligibility may vary. For full details, refer to your benefit summary or contact your HR Service Center at [phone].

It is our policy to afford EEO to all individuals, regardless of race, religion, color, sex, pregnancy, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, family medical history, genetic information, sexual orientation, marital status, military service or veteran status, culture, socio-economic status, status with regard to public assistance, and other factors not related to qualifications, including employees or applicants who inquire about, discuss, or disclose their compensation or the compensation of other employees or applicants, or membership or activity in a local human rights commission, or any other category as defined by law.