Pharmacy Intern

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

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.

• 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 Pioneer Rx 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.

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 Pioneer Rx)
• 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

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.

At Winona Health, we are dedicated to offering a comprehensive and affordable benefits package for our employees and their families. While benefits may vary based on employment classification and job status, the following key benefits are available:

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

For more details or specific information, visit our website or contact Human Resources

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

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