Allina Health·Slaton, Texas
The Pharmacy Intern is responsible for preparing, dispensing, and checking medications while performing clinical reviews and medication reconciliation. They support pharmacists and technicians in both clinical and distributive operations to ensure patient safety and operational flow.
Location Address: 4050 Coon Rapids Blvd NW Coon Rapids, MN 55433-2522
Date Posted: July 27, 2026
Department: 38017800 Mercy Pharmacy
Shift: Day/Evening (United States of America)
Shift Length: 8 hour shift
Hours Per Week: 10
Weekend Rotation: Every 3rd
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.
The following information is the respective pay by year of the student in their year in school and is a non-negotiable
$21.50/hour 2nd year: $22.50/hour 3rd year: $23.50/hour 4th year $24.50/hour
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.
• Lifting weight up to 20 lbs. occasionally, up to 10 lbs. frequently
$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.
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.
In addition, Allina Health offers employee resources groups (ERGs) -- voluntary, employee-led groups that serve as a resource for members and organizations by fostering a diverse, inclusive workplace aligned with the organization's mission, values, goals, business practices, and objectives. Allina Health also engages employees in various community involvement and volunteering events.
*Benefit eligibility/offerings are determined by FTE and if you are represented by a union.
Candidates must be at least 18 years old and enrolled in an accredited school of pharmacy or be a foreign-trained pharmacist seeking licensure. A Pharmacy Intern Certification/Registration is required upon hire.
Market context
In Texas, pharmacy openings often favor candidates who already hold a valid Texas State Board of Pharmacy license and have community pharmacy experience. These roles are competitive because employers typically look for a strong clinical foundation, current CPR certification, and the ability to work efficiently in fast-paced patient-facing settings. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits on this platform to save time, then confirm your license status and tailor your application to your community pharmacy background.