INTERNSHIP DETAILS

Pharmacy Intern

CompanyEssentia Health
LocationFargo
Work ModeOn Site
PostedMarch 19, 2026
Internship Information
Core Responsibilities
This role involves assisting in the timely and accurate dispensing of medications while ensuring compliance with all legal and policy requirements. Responsibilities also include preparing sterile and non-sterile products, performing bulk compounding, and participating in clinical patient education.
Internship Type
part time
Company Size
8031
Visa Sponsorship
No
Language
English
Working Hours
40 hours
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About The Company
Essentia Health is an integrated health system serving patients in Minnesota, Wisconsin, and North Dakota. Headquartered in Duluth, Minnesota, Essentia Health combines the strengths and talents of more than 15,000 employees, including more than 2,200 physicians and advanced practitioners, who serve our patients and communities through the mission of being called to make a healthy difference in people’s lives. Essentia Health, which includes many Catholic facilities, is guided by the values of Quality, Hospitality, Respect, Joy, Justice, Stewardship, and Teamwork. The organization lives out its mission by having a patient-centered focus at 14 hospitals, 78 clinics, six long-term care facilities, six assisted living and independent living facilities, six ambulance services, 24 retail pharmacies, and one research institute.
About the Role

Building Location:

32nd Avenue Building

Department:

3012410 HOSPITAL PHARMACY - 32ND HOSP

Job Description:

This position will assist in the timely dispensing of medications to patients ensuring accurate labeling and in compliance with all legal requirements, regulatory agency standards, third party contracts and Essentia Health Policy and Procedures. This position is also responsible for the preparation of sterile products (including non-hazardous and hazardous) using appropriate aseptic technique while adhering to USP 797 requirements. It is also accountable for performing bulk compounding and packaging duties to ensure uninterrupted supply and in accordance with Board of Pharmacy rules, while adhering to USP 795 requirements for non-sterile and USP 797/800 for sterile products. This position will also participate in clinical patient education and the completion of accurate patient medical histories. In addition, this position will identify additional opportunities to improve patient care and offer suggestions to improve the performance of the pharmacy department.

Education Qualifications:

Required Qualifications:

  • Currently enrolled in an ACPE accredited Pharmacy program

Licensure/Certification Qualifications:

  • Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS) certified, or able to obtain within 3 months (BCLS not required for Interns hired into the following departments: 3012410, 4002410, 2002410, 2042410)

  • ND: Must be licensed as a Pharmacy Intern through the ND Board of Pharmacy

  • MN: Must be licensed as a Pharmacy Intern through the MN Board of Pharmacy

  • WI: Completion of 2nd year of a Pharmacy program. No registration required

FTE:

0.5

Possible Remote/Hybrid Option:

Shift Rotation:

Day/Eve/Night Rotation (United States of America)

Shift Start Time:

Shift End Time:

Weekends:

Holidays:

No

Call Obligation:

No

Union:

Union Posting Deadline:

Compensation Range:

$20.00 - $20.00

Employee Benefits at Essentia Health: At Essentia Health, we’re committed to supporting your well-being, growth, and work-life balance. Our comprehensive benefits include medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance, along with supplemental options to fit your needs. We offer a 401(k) plan with employer contributions to help you plan for the future, and we invest in your professional development through training, tuition reimbursement, and educational programs. To help you thrive both at work and at home, we provide flexible scheduling, generous time off, and wellness resources focused on your physical, mental, and emotional health. Please note that benefit eligibility may vary. For full details, refer to your benefit summary or contact our HR Service Center at (218) 576-0000.
Key Skills
Medication DispensingAseptic TechniqueSterile CompoundingNon-Hazardous CompoundingHazardous CompoundingBulk CompoundingPatient EducationMedical History TakingRegulatory ComplianceUSP 797 AdherenceUSP 795 AdherenceUSP 800 AdherenceBCLS Certification
Categories
HealthcareScience & Research
Benefits
Medical InsuranceDental InsuranceVision InsuranceLife InsuranceDisability Insurance401(k) PlanTuition ReimbursementFlexible SchedulingTime OffWellness Resources