Pharmacy Intern

Winona Health; Minnesota Lake (MN); On-site; USD 25,000 - 32,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Disability & other protections

403(b) retirement plan

Flexible scheduling

Tuition reimbursement

Employee discounts

Job summary

Winona Health seeks a Pharmacy Intern to assist in processing, preparing, and dispensing medications across inpatient, outpatient, and retail settings under pharmacist supervision.

You will support routine procedures, follow regulations, and contribute to safe pharmaceutical care while gaining hands-on experience in Cerner and PioneerRx systems within a hospital/clinic environment.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or Equivalent required.
• Actively enrolled and in good standing at an ACPE-accredited school of pharmacy, or a graduate working toward licensure.
• Registered as a Pharmacy Intern and in good standing with the state of Minnesota.
• Basic Computer Skills: Word, Excel, Outlook, Patient Information Database (Cerner and PioneerRx).
• Ability to handle medications that have a high potential for abuse.
• Organized, efficient, ambitious, able to work both independently and as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Completes Winona Health orientation and educational requirements, maintains competency and practices and contributes to Winona Health's Mission, Vision, and Values.
• Assists pharmacists in providing safe, effective and efficient pharmaceutical care.
• Processes, prepares and dispenses medications for inpatient and outpatient orders. This would include preparing and dispensing medications that are potentially critical and/or high expense.
• Prepares medications accurately and performs timely distribution to patient care areas.
• Inpatient and outpatient pharmacy technician duties.
• Performs multiple computer functions, facilitates accurate charging/crediting of medications via Cerner and PioneerRx programming.
• Adheres strictly to all established controlled substance protocols, policies and procedures. This would include federal and state regulations and hospital policies and procedures.
• Takes on and maintains responsibilities for special projects assigned by Pharmacists and/or Manager of Pharmacy Services.
• Assists the pharmacists and others as needed for the provision of customer care, both internal and external.
• Maintains confidentiality of patients, families, and staff.
• Works with caregivers from other departments as needed to strengthen pharmacy services.
• Good organization and problem-solving skills with the ability to prioritize critical work appropriately and assure timely delivery of product to the patient care areas.
• Other duties as assigned, in accordance with pharmacy intern licensure requirements and supervision standards and as permitted under law and the MN Board of Pharmacy.

Skills

Organized

Independent worker

Teamwork

Able to handle controlled substances

Basic computer skills

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Active enrollment in ACPE-accredited pharmacy program

Registered Pharmacy Intern in Minnesota

Tools

Cerner

PioneerRx

Word

Excel

Outlook

Job description

Pharmacy Intern

0.00 FTE, casual on-call
Hours would be scheduled between 6:30 am and 10 pm
Occasional weekends and holidays
*Starting pay between $18.45 and $23.06

Position Overview

Under the direction of the Manager of Pharmacy Services, the pharmacy intern functions under the direct supervision of a pharmacist. Follows routine pharmacy procedures and adheres to law pertaining to the practice of pharmacy. Responsible for the processing, preparation and dispensing of inpatient, outpatient and retail medications and other technician functions. Uses clinical knowledge to preform professional activities as needed under the supervision of a pharmacist.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Completes Winona Health orientation and educational requirements, maintains competency and practices and contributes to Winona Health's Mission, Vision, and Values.
• Assists pharmacists in providing safe, effective and efficient pharmaceutical care.
• Processes, prepares and dispenses medications for inpatient and outpatient orders. This would include preparing and dispensing medications that are potentially critical and/or high expense.
• Prepares medications accurately and performs timely distribution to patient care areas.
• Inpatient and outpatient pharmacy technician duties.
• Performs multiple computer functions, facilitates accurate charging/crediting of medications via Cerner and PioneerRx programming.
• Adheres strictly to all established controlled substance protocols, policies and procedures. This would include federal and state regulations and hospital policies and procedures.
• Takes on and maintains responsibilities for special projects assigned by Pharmacists and/or Manager of Pharmacy Services.
• Assists the pharmacists and others as needed for the provision of customer care, both internal and external.
• Maintains confidentiality of patients, families, and staff.
• Works with caregivers from other departments as needed to strengthen pharmacy services.
• Good organization and problem-solving skills with the ability to prioritize critical work appropriately and assure timely delivery of product to the patient care areas.
• Other duties as assigned, in accordance with pharmacy intern licensure requirements and supervision standards and as permitted under law and the MN Board of Pharmacy.

Skills and Experience

Required:

• High School Diploma or Equivalent
• Actively enrolled and in good standing at an ACPE-accredited school of pharmacy, or a graduate working toward licensure.
• Registered as a Pharmacy Intern and in good standing with the state of Minnesota
• Basic Computer Skills: Word, Excel, Outlook, Patient Information Database (Cerner and PioneerRx)
• Ability to handle medications that have a high potential for abuse
• Organized, efficient, ambitious, able to work both independently and as part of a team

Work Environment

A majority of the time is spent in the main central pharmacy department or clinic pharmacy. In addition, routine visits to patient care areas and other departments within the hospital and clinic is required for the delivery of individually prepared patient medications as well as for the maintenance of stock medications.

Required Work Schedule

Rotating shifts days/evenings/weekends/holiday, hours between 6:30 am - 10:00 pm

Summary of Benefits at Winona Health

• Health Insurance: Options for medical, dental, and vision coverage, as well as mental health support and wellness incentives
• Income Protection: Short and long-term disability, plus additional benefits like accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity, legal assistance, and identity protection plans
• Retirement Planning: Access to a 403(b) retirement plan with employer contributions once eligibility requirements are met
• Work/Life Balance: Flexible scheduling, paid time off, and earned sick time to support personal well-being
• Education & Development: Paid training, tuition reimbursement, scholarships, and sponsored seminars to foster both personal and professional growth
• Employee Discounts: Special offers with local businesses, including the YMCA and cell phone providers

Internal Applicant Policy

It is the policy of Winona Health to work with employees in an equitable fashion regarding promotions, transfers and position reclassifications.

Any employee wishing to apply for another available position at Winona Health must submit an application for consideration through the internal application portal. Employees requesting to change positions should have successfully completed at least six (6) months in their current position. Employees currently in the formal disciplinary process may be required to meet with the Director of Human Resources to determine eligibility to request transfer. The employee's past performance, experience, training and qualifications will be considered in transfer/hiring decisions. Consideration for transfer or promotion is not a guarantee of transfer or promotion. Employees may be given a chance to interview for a position when they meet the minimum position qualifications.

Disclaimer

Winona Health is an equal opportunity employer. Winona Health does not refuse to hire, discharge, or discriminate against a person with respect to tenure, compensation, terms, upgrading, conditions, facilities, or privileges of employment because of race, color, creed, religion, sex, age, national origin, marital status, genetic information, status with regard to public assistance, membership in a local discrimination commission, sexual orientation, disability, veteran status, or any other prohibited basis of discrimination under applicable local, state, or federal law. Winona Health does not tolerate retaliation against any employee, patient/resident, physician, or other individuals pursuing concerns regarding Civil Rights issues. Winona Health adheres to ALL pertinent governmental policies and legislation including the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title VII, as amended, and the Minnesota Human Rights Act.

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