Pharmacy Intern - Specialty Pharmacy

10000 Sanford; United States; On-site; USD 21,000 - 29,000; Part time

Job summary

Sanford Health, the largest rural health system in the United States, offers a Pharmacy Intern program at the Sanford Broadway Campus. Interns progress from refill coordination and dispensing to patient counseling and clinical practice under pharmacist supervision.

Hours are 6 to 10 per week, with flexible scheduling around classes. A mentorship is provided, and there are opportunities for clinical projects and growth through the PharmD curriculum.

Qualifications

• Must meet the minimum education requirements to be registered through the respective state board of pharmacy.
• In North Dakota, one year of full time college or university must be completed with pre-pharmacy curriculum.
• Must maintain annual registration as an Undergraduate Pharmacy Intern through the respective State Board of Pharmacy.

Responsibilities

• Assist in dispensing prescription and non-prescription medications in a retail/community setting.
• Counsel patients on medication use, administration, side effects, and storage.
• Respond to prescription issues and advise providers on drug selection and interactions.
• Oversee and assist pharmacy support personnel under supervision of licensed pharmacists.

Skills

Patient interaction

Clinical practice

Team collaboration

Education

Pre-pharmacy coursework

Job description

Sanford Health, the largest rural health system in the United States, is dedicated to transforming the health care experience and providing access to world‑class health care in America’s heartland. Work Shift: Day (United States of America) Scheduled Weekly Hours: 0 Compensation: Salary Range: $17.50 Union Position: No Department Details Overview Sanford Specialty Pharmacy is located at the Sanford Broadway Campus. We focus on high‑cost medications and complex disease states. Our intern program is designed to progress from refill coordination and medication dispensing to patient counseling and clinical practice as the intern progresses through the PharmD curriculum.

Benefits of our Intern Program

• - Unique pharmacy practice with ambulatory care and retail component
• - Progression of responsibilities as you progress through pharmacy school
• - High level of patient interaction
• - Pharmacist mentor assigned to each intern
• - Clinical project opportunities
• - Flexible scheduling around your classes
• No evenings, weekends, or holidays required

Internship Hours

• - 6 to 10 hours per week, between 8am – 5pm Monday through Friday - Flexibility around your class schedule Potential for more hours during school breaks and summer

Summary

A pharmacy intern is a student who works in a pharmacy to gain hands‑on experience. These individuals work under the supervision of licensed pharmacists and hospital or store pharmacy managers to ensure that they are performing their job duties correctly.

Job Description

In a retail/community pharmacy setting, the Pharmacist reviews, interprets and dispenses both prescription and non‑prescription medication to patients. The pharmacist takes an active role in responding to prescription issues and advising providers on the selection, dosage, interaction and side effects of medications. Counsels patients on the medication prescription including but not limited to: proper administration, possible side effects, expected response, storage and any other questions posed by the patient. Monitors the health and progress of patients in response to drug therapy. Must be able to learn and utilize new technology as the profession of pharmacy evolves. Provides oversight and clinical supervision for pharmacy series and pharmacy support personnel. In a medical center or institutional setting, the Pharmacist reviews and interprets provider orders, provides drug information, assists in problem solving, and provides other aspects of pharmaceutical care. Duties may consist of unit dose dispensing, IV Admixtures, outpatient prescriptions, navigating the electronic medical record, compounding, and working with automated dispensing devices. The Pharmacist utilizes appropriate age‑related patient information to assess the pharmaceutical needs of patients, which may include provision of pharmaceutical care to neonatal, pediatric, adolescent, adult, and geriatric patients. The Pharmacist follows all established regulations and standards that govern the practice of pharmacy. May be required to act as a shift supervisor under direct or indirect supervision by department managers. Demonstrates good written and verbal communication skills. Must be able to learn and utilize new technology as the profession of pharmacy evolves. Provides oversight and clinical supervision for pharmacy services and pharmacy support personnel. Pharmacy services at Sanford Health may include involvement in acute care surgery, neurology, cardiology, pediatrics, oncology, infusion services, intensive care, general medicine, dialysis, transplant, antimicrobial stewardship, and medication reconciliation. May include decentralized clinical functions, such as direct patient interaction/interdisciplinary team rounding, chart reviews, customer or patient counseling, collecting accurate medication list. May also include centralized clinical functions, such as checking and dispensing medications and overseeing the clinical functions of the IV room.

Qualifications

Must meet the minimum education requirements to be registered through the respective state board of pharmacy (requirements vary by state). In North Dakota, one year of full time college or university must be completed with pre‑pharmacy curriculum. Must maintain annual registration as an Undergraduate Pharmacy Intern through the respective State Board of Pharmacy. Sanford is an EEO/AA Employer M/F/Disability/Vet. If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request an accommodation for help with your online application, please call 1‑877‑949‑5678 or send an email to [e-mail].

The Sanford organization owns and manages multiple distinct brands, including Sanford Health, Marshfield Clinic, and Good Samaritan, as well as Lewis Drug, Sanford Health Equip, Solutions by Sanford, Great Shots, and Blue Rock Bar & Grill.

Sanford Health, the largest rural health system in the United States, is dedicated to transforming the health care experience and providing access to world‑class health care in America’s heartland. Headquartered in Sioux Falls, South Dakota, the organization has 53,000 employees and serves over 2 million patients and nearly 425,000 health plan members across the upper Midwest including South Dakota, North Dakota, Minnesota, Wyoming, Iowa, Wisconsin and the Upper Peninsula of Michigan. The integrated nonprofit health system includes a network of 56 hospitals, 288 clinic locations, 147 senior care communities, 4,000 physicians and advanced practice providers and nearly 1,500 active clinical trials and studies. The organization’s transformational virtual care initiative brings patients closer to care with access to 78 specialties. Learn more about Sanford Health’s commitment to shaping the future of rural health care across the lifespan at sanfordhealth.org or Sanford Health News.

Good Samaritan, one of the nation’s largest nonprofit providers of senior care and services, is committed to transforming the aging experience through innovation, compassion and personalized care. As part of Sanford Health, an integrated nonprofit health system headquartered in Sioux Falls, South Dakota, Good Samaritan serves 10,000 seniors and offers access to a full continuum of care, including 94 rehabilitation and skilled nursing centers, 56 assisted living and memory care facilities, 44 independent living locations and 37 home health and hospice agencies. The senior care provider delivers services across the upper Midwest, with 70% of residents living in rural communities. Learn more about Good Samaritan’s mission and commitment to delivering high quality senior care in rural America at good‑sam.com.