Pharmacy Assistant P1

Rochester Regional Health; Rochester (MN); On-site; USD 23,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Rochester Regional Health is offering a Pharmacy Internship at Rochester General Hospital. This progressive program prepares pharmacy students to function as fully competent pharmacists upon completion and includes a pharmacist preceptor under NYS regulations.

Schedule is Days/Evenings, with per diem status and the Pharmacy Department. Interns will engage in distributive and clinical activities, gain project management experience, and develop data collection and analysis skills within a

Qualifications

• Pharmacy student internship requirements include ACPE accreditation eligibility and related educational prerequisites.
• License not required upon hire; must obtain permit within 90 days after completing first year of pharmacy school.

Responsibilities

• Performs all functions of the Pharmacy Assistant and Pharmacy Technician job descriptions.
• Develops project management skills and works independently to complete projects as assigned.
• Able to collect and analyze data.
• Participates individually and with teams in efforts to continuously improve quality.

Job description

SUMMARY

The Pharmacy Internship program is a progressive program designed to prepare pharmacy students to function as fully competent pharmacists upon completion. Pharmacy Students are provided opportunities to experience distributive and clinical activities to enhance their formal education. Per NYS regulations, interns are also assigned a pharmacist preceptor. The preceptor assumes the responsibility for training the intern, even though the intern may practice occasionally under the supervision of another pharmacist in the same pharmacy.

STATUS: Per Diem

LOCATION: Rochester General Hospital

DEPARTMENT: Pharmacy

SCHEDULE: Days/Evenings

ATTRIBUTES

• The Pharmacy Student must be enrolled in a college of pharmacy that has been accredited by the ACPE (Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education). A college of pharmacy that has been granted pre-accreditation status (precandidate or candidate status) by the ACPE will be considered accredited for the purposes of this internship program
• License not required upon hire; must receive permit 90 days from completion of the 1st year of pharmacy school

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Performs all functions of the Pharmacy Assistant and Pharmacy Technician job descriptions
• Develops project management skills and works independently to complete projects as assigned.
• Able to collect and analyze data
• Participates individually and with teams in effort to continuously improve quality.

EDUCATION:

LICENSES / CERTIFICATIONS:

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

Light - Clinical - Light clinical roles involve frequent standing and walking, with occasional lifting of light objects (≤20 lbs.) and routine reaching, grasping, and fine manipulation for tasks such as patient care, laboratory work, or specimen processing. Staff rely on strong visual and auditory acuity to accurately observe specimens, read instrumentation, monitor patients, respond to alarms, and communicate effectively with care teams. Cognitive demands include multitasking, prioritizing clinical and laboratory workflows, and coordinating with interdisciplinary teams. Emotional resilience is necessary due to frequent interruptions, shifting priorities, and the need for precise and compassionate interaction with patients and colleagues. Environmental exposures may include infectious materials, biological specimens, cleaning agents, sharps, chemical reagents, and wet surfaces. PPE use, TB testing, and schedule flexibility are commonly required.

For disease specific care programs refer to the program specific requirements of the department for further specifications on experience and educational expectations, including continuing education requirements.

Any physical requirements reported by a prospective employee and/or employee’s physician or delegate will be considered for accommodations.

PAY RANGE:

$20.00 - $20.00

CITY:

Rochester

POSTAL CODE:

14621

The listed base pay range is a good faith representation of current potential base pay for a successful full time applicant. It may be modified in the future and eligible for additional pay components. Pay is determined by factors including experience, relevant qualifications, specialty, internal equity, location, and contracts.

Rochester Regional Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, predisposing genetic characteristics, marital or familial status, military or veteran status, citizenship or immigration status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.