Pharmacy Student - Community Pharmacy - Hennepin County Medical Center

Located in downtown Minneapolis, Hennepin Healthcare is Minnesota's premier Level 1 Adult Trauma Center and Level 1 Pediatric Trauma Center.  Committed to creating a culturally competent and inclusive work and care environment for patients, families and staff, Hennepin Healthcare offers primary care and retail clinics throughout the Hennepin County metro area.  We partner with our community, our patients and their families to ensure access to outstanding care.  Our mission is to improve health and wellness through patient and community education, teaching and research.

SUMMARY

We are currently seeking 2 Pharmacy Students to join our Community Pharmacy team. Looking for 1st year pharmacy students enrolled in a college of pharmacy.  Individuals hired will have the opportunity to transition into a Pharmacy Intern role after 1st year of pharmacy school.

The positions are casual, no benefits, evening shift, and every other weekend.  Will staff in various Pharmacy locations, typical rotations will be between Whittier Clinic, Red Lower Level Pharmacy and CSC.

Responsible for acting as an information resource to patients, physicians, nurses, and other healthcare 
professionals regarding medication therapy and drug-related information and literature. Maintains 
standards set by the department and translates policies and procedures into the daily operation of the 
pharmacy. Performs within scope of practice as defined by the Minnesota Board of Pharmacy.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Supports the values of the organization by demonstrating personal responsibility, respect for self and others, innovation through teamwork, dedication to caring, and excellence in customer service
• Participates in active learning through assigned preceptors and apply this learning to real time patient care
• Supports and assists the pharmacists, pharmacy supervisors, managers, and directors to integrate departmental and organizational goals into department’s activities
• Maintains the pharmacy in a clean and organized fashion
• Participates in special projects
• Performs within intern scope of practice, under pharmacist supervision
• Provides continuous, patient specific assessment of the pharmacotherapy needs of a patient population, making real time interventions with the medical staff and nursing staff to facilitate optimal drug therapy and facilitate the provision of other pharmacy services
• Responsible for interpretation of physician medication orders for accuracy and appropriateness, informing them of any errors, omissions, or discrepancies and, based on an evaluation of the patient's condition, suggests appropriate or alternate drug therapy to the physician
• Responsible for maintaining accurate and proper patient medication profiles, monitoring to insure the proper choice of drug, dosage form, strength, length of therapy and interaction potential of the prescribed drug
• Responsible for the dispensing, control and record keeping of all controlled substances
• Responsible for maintaining a working knowledge of, and conforming to legal requirements concerning the distribution of drugs, as well as good working knowledge of recent developments in the field of pharmacy

QUALIFICATIONS

Minimum Education/ Work Experience:

• High school diploma required. Must be actively enrolled in an accredited 
• college of pharmacy or seeking admission within twelve months of hire

Preferred Qualifications:

• Six to twelve months pharmacy experience preferred.

License/Certifications:

• Active Pharmacy Intern License from the Minnesota Board of Pharmacy, 
• when eligible to obtain.

You've made the right choice in considering Hennepin Healthcare for your employment.  HCMC offers a wealth of opportunities for individuals who want to make an impact in our patients' lives.  We are dedicated to providing Equal Employment Opportunities to both current and prospective employees.  We’re driven to connect talented individuals with life-changing career opportunities, enabling you to provide exceptional care without exception.  Thank you for your consideration in submitting an application.  
 
Please Note:  Offers of employment from Hennepin County Medical Center are conditional and contingent upon successful clearance of all background checks and pre-employment requirements.