What are the responsibilities and job description for the Pharmacy Intern position at allina?
Location Address: 4050 Coon Rapids Blvd NW Coon Rapids, MN 55433-2522 Date Posted: August 05, 2026 Department: 38017800 Mercy Pharmacy Shift: Day/Evening (United States of America) Shift Length: 8 hour shift Hours Per Week: 10 Union Contract: Non-Union-NCT Weekend Rotation: Every 3rd Job Summary: As a pharmacy intern, you play a crucial role in patient care, medication safety, and clinical excellence. This hands-on role provides experience in dispensing medications, performing clinical reviews, and supporting pharmacy operations alongside experienced healthcare professionals. We provide a collaborative learning environment where you can refine your clinical knowledge, develop essential skills, and contribute to better health outcomes. Your work in medication reconciliation, compounding, and inventory management will have a direct impact on patient well-being. Join us in delivering safe, effective, and compassionate pharmaceutical care while building a strong foundation for your future in pharmacy. Key Position Details: .25 FTE (20 hours per two-week pay period) 8-hour day/evening shifts Every 3rd weekend To learn more about our pharmacy team, click here: Pharmacist The following information is the respective pay by year of the student in their year in school and is a non-negotiable hourly rate: 1st year: $21.50/hour 2nd year: $22.50/hour 3rd year: $23.50/hour 4th year $24.50/hour Job Description: Responsible for preparing, dispensing, and checking medications, obtaining medication histories, and ensuring effective flow of operations within the pharmacy. Interns work under the supervision of a licensed pharmacist. Provides assistance and support to the pharmacists and technicians in the clinical and distributive operations of the department. Principle Responsibilities Prepares, checks, and dispenses medications. Fills first doses and refill floor stock. May perform data entry, adjudication, filing, and selling prescription duties. May review clinical data on patient profile for clinical appropriateness. May perform first or second checks to ensure accuracy of data entry, clinical components, and filling process. Compounds and documents extemporaneous doses. Prepackages and documents solid and liquid dosage forms in unit dose and unit of use packaging. Audits automated dispensing cabinet medications. Fills automated dispensing cabinet medications, cart fill & stock outs. May compound and prepares IV admixtures and syringes. May admix chemotherapy bags and syringes. Performs medication distribution. Delivers medications, IVs and supplies as needed. Gathers medications that have been discontinued on the floor. Restocks medications used on crash carts and other emergency boxes/kits. Delivers medications into automated dispensing cabinets. May order, receive, unpack, and check incoming stock against invoice and put away. May assist the buyer and keep them informed of inventory needs. May perform inventory management process. Performs admission medication histories. Performs medication reconciliation interview with patient. Utilizes nursing home medication administration records to complete medication reconciliation. Accesses and applies information from electronic health record. Communicates with overseeing pharmacist regarding reconciliation and recommendations. May provide clinical/informational services to patients, medical staff, and other healthcare professional. Other duties as assigned. Required Qualifications Must be 18 years of age with education and/or experience needed to meet required functional competencies as listed on the job description Enrolled in an accredited school of pharmacy working towards a Pharmacist degree or Foreign-trained pharmacist working towards state Pharmacist licensure Preferred Qualifications High school diploma or GED Completion of one year at an accredited College of Pharmacy or 0 to 2 years experience in Pharmacy Licenses/Certifications Pharmacy Intern Certification/Registration upon hire required Pharmacy Intern Certification/Registration if registered Pharmacy Technician upon hire within 1 Year required Physical Demands Light Work: Lifting weight up to 20 lbs. occasionally, up to 10 lbs. frequently Pay Range Flat Rate: $21.50 per hour *This position is paid on a standard non-negotiable hourly rate. Shift, weekend and/or other differentials may be available to increase your pay rate for certain shifts or work. Benefit Summary Allina Health believes the best way to provide safe and compassionate care for our patients is by nurturing the passion of those who care for them. That’s why we devote extraordinary resources to help you grow and thrive — not only as a professional but also as a whole person. When you join our team, you have access to a wealth of valuable employee benefits that support the total well-being — mind, body, spirit and community — of you and your family members. Allina Health is all in on your well-being. Because well-being means something different to everyone, our award-winning program provides you with the resources you need to help you navigate your personal journey. This includes well-being dollars, dedicated well-being navigators, and many programs, activities, articles, videos, personal coaching and tools to support you on your journey. We are focused on creating an inclusive workplace so everyone can see themselves as part of our care team. Our care teams are as diverse as the communities we serve and proud to be contributing to the mission of a leading health care organization. Our pioneering approach to well-being helps every member of our care team feel a deep sense of connection and joy in their work. Benefits include: Medical/Dental PTO/Time Away Retirement Savings Plans Life Insurance Short-term/Long-term Disability Voluntary Benefits (vision, legal, critical illness) Tuition Reimbursement or Continuing Medical Education as applicable Student Loan Support Benefits to navigate the Federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program Allina Health is a 501(c)(3) eligible employer *Benefit eligibility/offerings are determined by FTE and if you are represented by a union. People at Allina Health have a career of making a difference in the lives of the millions of patients we see each year at our 90 clinics, 12 hospitals and through a wide variety of specialty care services in Minnesota and western Wisconsin. We’re a not-for-profit organization committed to enriching your career by providing ongoing training, competitive compensation, support for work-life balance and ways to give back to the communities we serve. Join our team of 27,000 employees – your career opportunities are limitless! Diversity creates a healthier atmosphere for our employees, patients, and community. Allina Health is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer, and will make employment decisions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law. Allina Health is an E-Verify Employer Allina Health complies with federal requirements to verify the employment eligibility of all persons hired to work in the United States. Allina Health is an E-Verify employer. E-Verify is an Internet-based system that compares information from each new employee’s Form I-9 to records available from the Social Security Administration (SSA) and the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to confirm work authorization. An E-Verify case must be created no later than the third business day after the employee starts work for pay. All Forms I-9 must be completed and received by the Office of Human Resources accordingly. For more information, link to: Right to Work Poster (e-verify.gov) E-Verify Participation Poster English and Spanish Application Instructions: External Candidates: Click “Apply” to start your application. You will need to either create an account or sign into your account to submit an application. Employees: If you are a current Allina Health employee, you must sign into Workday and apply through Find Jobs to ensure that you are identified as an internal candidate.