Intern - Pharmacy

Mayo Clinic; Mankato (MN); On-site; USD 22,041 - 33,062; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical: Multiple plan options

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

Pre-Tax Savings: HSA and FSAs

Retirement package

Job summary

Mayo Clinic in Minnesota is seeking a pharmacy intern who will assist pharmacists in providing optimal pharmaceutical care. The role includes packaging, labeling, distributing medications, and compounding.

You will help manage controlled substances and support staff training while ensuring accurate medication inventories and strong patient communication. Applicants must be enrolled full-time in a US-accredited PharmD program or hold FPGEC certification; prior pharmacy technician experience is

Qualifications

• Enrolled as a full-time student in a US-accredited Doctor of Pharmacy program.
• FPGEC Certification through NABP may be considered.

Responsibilities

• Assist the pharmacist in providing patient-centered pharmaceutical care.
• Perform duties of a pharmacy technician: gather, label, distribute medications.
• Package, prepare, and safely compound medications, including hazardous substances.
• Handle and manage controlled substances in compliance with regulatory requirements.
• Assist with training new pharmacy staff and maintaining accurate inventories.
• Communicate effectively using established systems and processes.

Education

PharmD program in US (enrolled full-time)

FPGEC Certification (NABP)

Job description

Job Description

Assists the pharmacist in providing optimal pharmaceutical care to the patient. In addition, performs duties of a pharmacy technician; gathers, labels and distributes medications accurately and efficiently. Packages, prepares and safely compounds medications including hazardous substances accurately and efficiently. Handles, manages and distributes controlled substances in compliance with regulatory requirements and department policies; and assists with drug diversion surveillance. Assists with training new pharmacy staff. Assists with maintaining accurate medication inventories. Effectively communicates utilizing established systems and processes. Good organizational and problem‑solving skills with the ability to prioritize critical work appropriately and assure timely delivery of product to the patient care areas. Ability to provide optimal customer service through verbal and written communication skills.

Qualifications

Enrolled as a full-time student in good standing and have completed the first P1 semester of a Doctor of Pharmacy program within the U.S. that is accredited (or in the process of pursuing accreditation) by the Accreditation Council of Pharmacy Education.

Alternatively, a Foreign Pharmacy Graduate who has achieved Foreign Pharmacy Graduate Examination Committee TM (FPGEC®) Certification through the National Association of Boards of Pharmacy (NABP) will be considered.

Preferred

Prior experience as a pharmacy technician preferred.

License/Certification

If registration and/or certification as a pharmacist intern (or equivalent) is required by the Board of Pharmacy (or equivalent) in the state in which the internship is conducted, this must be completed prior to and maintained throughout employment.

Foreign Pharmacy Graduates must have a FPGEC® Certificate awarded through the NABP, this must be completed prior to and maintained throughout employment.

About Us

Mayo Clinic is top‑ranked in more specialties than any other care provider according to U.S. News & World Report. As we work together to put the needs of the patient first, we are also dedicated to our employees, investing in competitive compensation and comprehensive benefit plans – to take care of you and your family, now and in the future. And with continuing education and advancement opportunities at every turn, you can build a long, successful career with Mayo Clinic.

Benefits Highlights

• Medical: Multiple plan options.
• Dental: Delta Dental or reimbursement account for flexible coverage.
• Vision: Affordable plan with national network.
• Pre‑Tax Savings: HSA and FSAs for eligible expenses.
• Retirement: Competitive retirement package to secure your future.

About the Team

Just as our reputation has spread beyond our Minnesota roots, so have our locations. Today, our employees are located at our three major campuses in Phoenix/Scottsdale, Arizona, Jacksonville, Florida, Rochester, Minnesota, and at Mayo Clinic Health System campuses throughout Midwestern communities, and at our international locations. Each Mayo Clinic location is a special place where our employees thrive in both their work and personal lives. Learn more about what each unique Mayo Clinic campus has to offer, and where your best fit is.

Equal Opportunity

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity or sexual orientation, national origin, protected veteran status or disability status. Learn more about the "EOE is the Law." Mayo Clinic participates in E-Verify and may provide the Social Security Administration and, if necessary, the Department of Homeland Security with information from each new employee's Form I-9 to confirm work authorization.