Specialty Pharmacy Intern Pharmacist

Job Description

About company

Essentia Health is a healthcare organization committed to supporting the well-being, growth, and work-life balance of its employees. The company provides a comprehensive benefits package, which includes medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance, alongside supplemental options. Employees can participate in a 401(k) plan with employer contributions for future planning. Essentia Health invests in professional development through various training, tuition reimbursement, and educational programs. To ensure a healthy work-life integration, the company offers flexible scheduling, generous time off, and wellness resources focused on physical, mental, and emotional health. The specific job location mentioned is the Essentia Health Superior Belknap Pharmacy.

Job description, detailed

This role is for a Specialty Pharmacy Intern Pharmacist, designed for pharmacy students seeking practical experience within a specialized healthcare setting.

Role Overview:
The Intern Pharmacist supports both the clinical and operational functions of the specialty pharmacy, working directly under the supervision of a licensed pharmacist. This position aims to provide hands-on experience in managing specialty medications and high-risk patient populations.

Key Responsibilities and Learning Opportunities:
– Gaining practical experience in specialty medication management.
– Participating in patient care coordination for complex chronic conditions.
– Providing high-touch pharmacy services for patients with conditions such as oncology, multiple sclerosis, hepatitis C, rheumatoid arthritis, and other complex chronic conditions.
– Involvement in the operations of a URAC/ACHC-accredited specialty pharmacy.
– Developing and enhancing skills in interprofessional collaboration.

Schedule:
The schedule is designed to be flexible to accommodate academic commitments. There is a potential for full-time hours during summer or academic breaks for interested interns. The shift rotation is a Day Rotation.

Education Qualifications:
Candidates must be currently enrolled in an ACPE accredited Pharmacy program.

Licensure/Certification Qualifications:
Applicants must possess a Pharmacy Intern Licensure with their respective state Board of Pharmacy, or be eligible to work as an intern in the state where they will be employed.
– For North Dakota (ND): Must be licensed as a Pharmacy Intern through the ND Board of Pharmacy.
– For Minnesota (MN): Must be licensed as a Pharmacy Intern through the MN Board of Pharmacy.
– For Wisconsin (WI): Completion of the 2nd year of a Pharmacy program is required; no state registration is mandated for intern work in Wisconsin.

Job Location:
The position is located at the Essentia Health Superior Belknap Pharmacy.

Compensation:
The compensation for this intern position is $20.00 – $20.00 per hour.

FTE:
The FTE for this role is 0, indicating a flexible or as-needed work arrangement typical for an intern position.