About North Memorial Health

At North Memorial Health, you're part of an inclusive health family that is rooted in our values of relationships, inventiveness, and accountability. Empathy and care are at the heart of North's culture which is designed to actively support each team member's wellbeing and growth. Our strength lies in our diversity, and we embrace the unique contributions and experiences of each person. Together, we empower customers to achieve their best health.

About this position

The Pharmacy Intern performs a combination of clinical and distributive pharmacy services, under the supervision of a pharmacist, necessary for the provision of pharmaceutical care to each customer. The intern is allowed to participate in any practice activity of a pharmacist, provided that such activity is under the supervision of a registered pharmacist. As the intern progresses, and demonstrates an increase in ability, the preceptor will grant increased latitude. Responsible for their shift workload within the limitations of their internship training. May respond to emergency situations with a licensed pharmacist for educational purposes. Other duties as assigned.

What we’ll expect from you

• Assisting the pharmacist in the verification of new medication orders, handling drug information questions, and performing other activities as required in accordance with state intern rules and regulations
• All functions that pharmacy technicians are authorized to perform
• Customer medication reconciliation and counseling
• May respond to emergency situations (Code Blue, Rapid Response Teams) with a licensed pharmacist for educational purposes.
• Accepts other duties as assigned to promote the accomplishment of organizational goals.
• The team member is accountable to demonstrate proficiency for the skills outlined in the appropriate position skills list.
• The team member is accountable to maintain skill proficiency, including improvement where deemed necessary, and upgrading any additional or new skills on the appropriate position skills list. • Recognizes and complies with legal, regulatory, accrediting and procedural requirements related to area of responsibility.
• Understands and follows principles and standards as outlined in North Memorial's Corporate Code of Conduct.
• Protects customer and team member privacy and only accesses customer and/or team member related information as needed to perform job duties.
• Reports violations or areas of concern to supervisor or Corporate Compliance Officer via established methods of communication.

• Understands and follows principles and standards as outlined in North Memorial's Corporate Code of Conduct.
• Protects customer and team member privacy and only accesses customer and/or team member related information as needed to perform job duties.
• Reports violations or areas of concern to supervisor or Corporate Compliance Officer via established methods of communication.
• Recognizes and complies with legal, regulatory, accrediting and procedural requirements related to area of responsibility.
• Understands and follows principles and standards as outlined in North Memorial's Corporate Code of Conduct.
• Protects customer and team member privacy and only accesses customer and/or team member related information as needed to perform job duties.
• Reports violations or areas of concern to supervisor or Corporate Compliance Officer via established methods of communication.

Interested? Here are our requirements

Education

• Currently enrolled in an accredited pharmacy program at a college or university   

Experience, Knowledge, Skills, Abilities 

• Attention to detail
• Understand medical and pharmaceutical terms
• Good communication skills both verbal and written
• Proficiency in computer skills      

Licensure/Certification(s) Mandatory

Registered Pharmacy Intern – Only required upon completion of 1st year of professional Pharmacy program - NMHC Standard

Licensure/Certification(s) Mandatory where Applicable

Licensure/Certification(s) Preferred