Pharmacy Intern; 1st Year - Inpatient

Fairview Health Services; Edina (MN); On-site; USD 38,000 - 54,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Fairview 403(b) plan

Sick time eligibility

Early wage access

Job summary

Fairview Health Services in Edina, MN, is seeking a Pharmacy Technician for casual, bi-weekly hours at Fairview Southdale Hospital. You will support pharmacists, counsel patients, and assist in pharmacy operations while ensuring compliance with policies and safety standards.

This role emphasizes ongoing education, teamwork, and patient-centered care in a hospital and retail-like environment. Training pathways describe progression from operational support to clinical responsibilities as you

Qualifications

• Enrolled as a student at an ACPE-accredited School of Pharmacy
• Active MN Pharmacy Intern registration upon hire
• Excellent customer service, proficiency in English, problem solving and math skills

Responsibilities

• Provide patient counseling and prospective drug use evaluation.
• Perform patient evaluations related to prescribed therapies; collect, analyze, and interpret data.
• Monitor patient records for allergies, drug interactions, and therapy appropriateness.
• Dispense medications accurately and in compliance with legal, regulatory, and organizational requirements.
• Identify and resolve patient-specific medication-related problems.
• Support medication safety and error management activities.
• Ensure accurate and complete billing to payers.
• Utilize pharmacy technologies to ensure accuracy and efficiency.
• Participate in team meetings and interdisciplinary discussions.
• Maintain proficiency in pharmacy practice through ongoing education.

Skills

Customer service

English proficiency

Problem solving

Adherence to policies

Mathematical skills

Education

ACPE-accredited School of Pharmacy (enrolled)

Job description

Job Overview

As a part of our hiring process for our Pharmacy Technician roles, we will be reviewing your resume and ask you to complete 20-25 minutes Job Insights Questionnaire as a next step. The Job Insights Questionnaire is also a great opportunity to learn more about how you thrive in a professional work environment and which environments you may favor. Many candidates tell us they enjoy the opportunity to learn more about their own strengths, preferences, and ideal work settings.

A large portion of our Pharmacy Technician applicants are entering the field for the first time. The Job Insights Questionnaire helps first‑time applicants identify the type of Pharmacy Technician role that fits them best, while also helping Fairview match individuals to environments where they’re most likely to thrive and grow.

Thank you for your interest in our organization and we look forward to your application and learning more about your experience.

Location

Fairview Southdale Hospital, Edina MN

Hours

Casual hours bi-weekly

Schedule

day/evening, one weekend per month

Provide clinical care to patients of the pharmacy. Assist the pharmacy manager in the operation and management of the pharmacy. Support pharmacists, provide indirect supervision for support staff, and ensure adherence to all policies and procedures.

Responsibilities

• Provide patient counseling and prospective drug use evaluation.
• Perform patient evaluations related to prescribed therapies; collect, analyze, and interpret data.
• Monitor patient records for allergies, drug interactions, and therapy appropriateness.
• Dispense medications accurately and in compliance with legal, regulatory, and organizational requirements.
• Identify and resolve patient‑specific medication‑related problems.
• Support medication safety and error management activities.
• Ensure accurate and complete billing to payers.
• Utilize pharmacy technologies to ensure accuracy and efficiency.
• Participate in team meetings and interdisciplinary discussions.
• Maintain proficiency in pharmacy practice through ongoing education.
• Demonstrate cultural competence and developmental sensitivity in patient care.
• Retail Pharmacy Responsibilities: Insurance verification, prior authorizations, and third‑party prescription issues. Process manual prescriptions (EZ‑DME, Worker’s Compensation, breast pumps). Handle cash register transactions and customer service. Support scheduling, pharmacy software, and bookkeeping activities. Progression of Duties: Student pharmacists advance from operational support in Year 1, to clinical responsibilities and immunization responsibilities in Year 2, expanded clinical care with supervisory duties in Year 3, and full clinical integration with interdisciplinary collaboration, cultural competence, and mentoring in Year 4.
• Hospital Pharmacy Responsibilities: Deliver medications and supplies to patient care areas. Support inpatient workflows, including sterile compounding. Participate in multidisciplinary care discussions with clinical teams. Greater emphasis on infusion therapies and direct patient monitoring. Progression of Duties: Student pharmacists in the hospital setting advance from immediate clinical care in Year 1, to deeper responsibilities in therapy modification and interdisciplinary collaboration in Year 2, expanded integration with counseling, medication safety, and cultural competence in Year 3, and full clinical integration with personalized medicine, advanced collaboration, and culturally responsive care in Year 4.

Required Qualifications

• Enrolled as a student at an ACPE‑accredited School of Pharmacy
• Year‑specific progression: Year 2: Completion of Year 1 pharmacy school required. Year 3: Completion of Year 2 pharmacy school required. Year 4: Completion of Year 3 pharmacy school required.
• Excellent customer service skills, proficiency in English, problem‑solving ability, adherence to policies and procedures, and competent mathematical skills
• Active registration as a Pharmacy Intern with the MN State Board of Pharmacy Upon Hire

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous pharmacy experience (retail/hospital/infusion therapies)

Benefit Overview

Although this is considered a non‑benefit eligible position, Fairview offers employees the option to participate in the Fairview 403(b) plan, earn Sick and Safe Time, and early access to earned wages.

Compensation Disclaimer

This position offers a flat rate within the specified compensation range. The actual rate of pay offered within this range may depend on several factors, such as FTE, skills, knowledge, relevant education, experience, and market conditions. Furthermore, our organization values pay equity and includes considerations of internal team equity when extending any offers. If your role is eligible for a sign‑on bonus, the bonus program that is approved and in place at the time of offer, is what will be honored.

EEO Statement

EEO/Vet/Disabled: All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to any lawfully protected status