Pharmacy Intern Jobs in Minnesota
Pharmacy Intern jobs in Minnesota are concentrated in retail pharmacy chains, large integrated health systems, and academic medical centers, with steady demand at every stage from first-year pharmacy students through those awaiting licensure. The busiest hiring markets are the Twin Cities metro, Rochester, and Duluth, where employers like Mayo Clinic, M Health Fairview, and CVS Health maintain consistent intern programs throughout the year. The most in-demand specialties are ambulatory care, hospital clinical pharmacy, and community retail practice. Scan the live roles below and apply to whichever ones fit.
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HealthPartners is looking to hire an Inpatient Pharmacy Intern to join our team! Come join us as a Partner for Good and help us make an impact on the care and experience that our patients and their families receive every day.
Position Summary:
Pharmacy Interns, under the direct supervision of a licensed pharmacist and in accordance with all state and federal laws to obtain and document medication histories for patients admitted to the hospital. Medication history will be obtained from the patient directly or the patient’s family through patient interviews, contacting retail pharmacies or primary clinics and medication history software queries. Intern enters medication history information into the electronic medical record and communicates completion of medication history to pharmacist. Completes other projects as assigned but does not perform duties that can legally be performed only by a registered pharmacist.
Work Schedule:
Every 3rd weekend and 1 evening shift every 3rd week
Required Qualifications:
Education, Experience or Equivalent Combination:
- Currently enrolled in an accredited pharmacy program or a graduate of an accredited pharmacy program
Licensure/ Registration/ Certification:
- Registered as an intern with the Minnesota State Board of Pharmacy
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
- General knowledge of the principles and practices of professional pharmacy
- Knowledge of generic and brand name terminology
- Knowledge of pharmacological and legal classification of drugs
- Knowledge of medical terminology and medical abbreviations
- Working knowledge about common outpatient medication doses and forms.
- Ability to proficiently read, write and speak English.
- Ability to utilize interpersonal and communication skills required to interact with patients, coworkers and other healthcare professionals.
- Ability to deal with a variety of patients in a wide range of situations
- Ability to prioritize work in a high volume work environment and work independently.
- Ability to analyze problems, troubleshoot, and implement fixes for problems.
- Ability to use computers, automated systems, and medical record software
- Ability to utilize resources available to assist in pharmaceutical care
- Knowledge of the laws relating to pharmacy practice
- Knowledge of hospital or retail pharmacy’s procedures for filling, dispensing and billing prescriptions. Ability to perform accurate work with careful attention to detail.
Preferred Qualifications:
Education, Experience or Equivalent Combination:
Pharmacy students finishing first or second professional year preferred with ability to work a minimum of every other weekend rotating schedule plus one week night per weekBenefits:
HealthPartners offers a competitive benefits package (for eligible positions) that includes medical insurance, dental insurance, a retirement program, time away from work, insurance options, tuition reimbursement, an employee assistance program, and much more!
HealthPartners is looking to hire an Inpatient Pharmacy Intern to join our team! Come join us as a Partner for Good and help us make an impact on the care and experience that our patients and their families receive every day.
Position Summary:
Pharmacy Interns, under the direct supervision of a licensed pharmacist and in accordance with all state and federal laws to obtain and document medication histories for patients admitted to the hospital. Medication history will be obtained from the patient directly or the patient’s family through patient interviews, contacting retail pharmacies or primary clinics and medication history software queries. Intern enters medication history information into the electronic medical record and communicates completion of medication history to pharmacist. Completes other projects as assigned but does not perform duties that can legally be performed only by a registered pharmacist.
Work Schedule:
Every 3rd weekend and 1 evening shift every 3rd week
Required Qualifications:
Education, Experience or Equivalent Combination:
- Currently enrolled in an accredited pharmacy program or a graduate of an accredited pharmacy program
Licensure/ Registration/ Certification:
- Registered as an intern with the Minnesota State Board of Pharmacy
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
- General knowledge of the principles and practices of professional pharmacy
- Knowledge of generic and brand name terminology
- Knowledge of pharmacological and legal classification of drugs
- Knowledge of medical terminology and medical abbreviations
- Working knowledge about common outpatient medication doses and forms.
- Ability to proficiently read, write and speak English.
- Ability to utilize interpersonal and communication skills required to interact with patients, coworkers and other healthcare professionals.
- Ability to deal with a variety of patients in a wide range of situations
- Ability to prioritize work in a high volume work environment and work independently.
- Ability to analyze problems, troubleshoot, and implement fixes for problems.
- Ability to use computers, automated systems, and medical record software
- Ability to utilize resources available to assist in pharmaceutical care
- Knowledge of the laws relating to pharmacy practice
- Knowledge of hospital or retail pharmacy’s procedures for filling, dispensing and billing prescriptions. Ability to perform accurate work with careful attention to detail.
Preferred Qualifications:
Education, Experience or Equivalent Combination:
Pharmacy students finishing first or second professional year preferred with ability to work a minimum of every other weekend rotating schedule plus one week night per weekBenefits:
HealthPartners offers a competitive benefits package (for eligible positions) that includes medical insurance, dental insurance, a retirement program, time away from work, insurance options, tuition reimbursement, an employee assistance program, and much more!
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Pharmacy Intern Job Market in Minnesota
A snapshot from current Minnesota openings, updated as new roles post.
Who's Hiring
- CVS Health60
- Walgreens16
- Walmart3
- Allina Health3
- Coborn's1
Top Industries Hiring
- Insurance13
- Retail2
- Healthcare & Medical Services1
What Minnesota Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in pharmacy intern jobs across Minnesota.
- Current enrollment in an accredited Doctor of Pharmacy program in Minnesota or an adjacent state
- Active Minnesota Board of Pharmacy intern registration prior to beginning paid work
- Completed first professional year of PharmD coursework at minimum
- Ability to obtain a Minnesota pharmacy technician registration if required by employer
- Strong knowledge of pharmacy law, drug interactions, and dispensing procedures
- Availability for rotating shifts including evenings and weekends in retail or hospital settings
Pharmacy Intern Jobs in Minnesota: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a pharmacy intern in Minnesota?
You must register as a pharmacy intern with the Minnesota Board of Pharmacy before you can work in that capacity for pay. Eligibility requires enrollment in an accredited Doctor of Pharmacy program and completion of sufficient coursework as defined by the Board. You apply through the Minnesota Board of Pharmacy's online portal and renew your registration annually. Most employers also require completion of at least the first professional year before an intern may work independently under pharmacist supervision.
Which companies hire pharmacy interns in Minnesota?
Minnesota pharmacy intern roles are posted by CVS Health, Walgreens, and Walmart and others right now, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Minnesota's combination of large integrated health systems and a dense retail pharmacy market creates consistent intern openings year-round, particularly in the Twin Cities metro and Rochester.
Which Minnesota cities have the most pharmacy intern jobs?
Saint Paul, Minneapolis, and Eagan post the most pharmacy intern openings in Minnesota. The Twin Cities dominate because of the concentration of health systems, academic medical centers, and major retail pharmacy operations headquartered or densely located there, while Rochester's volume is driven by Mayo Clinic's extensive clinical pharmacy programs and affiliated outpatient facilities.
Are there remote pharmacy intern jobs in Minnesota?
Yes, but they are rare. Pharmacy intern work is inherently hands-on, requiring direct patient contact, medication verification, and supervised dispensing activities that cannot be performed remotely. About 6% of pharmacy intern openings tied to Minnesota are remote or hybrid as of November 2026, and those postings typically involve medication therapy management telephone consultations or administrative pharmacy support tasks rather than dispensing duties.
How can I get hired as a pharmacy intern in Minnesota with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path is applying directly to retail pharmacy intern programs at chains operating throughout Minnesota while completing your first professional PharmD year, as many of these positions require no prior pharmacy work history. Mayo Clinic and M Health Fairview both run structured intern and rotation programs designed for students early in their PharmD programs. Holding an active Minnesota Board of Pharmacy intern registration before you apply signals readiness and lets hiring managers onboard you immediately, which gives you a concrete edge over candidates who have not yet completed that step.
Where can I find and apply to pharmacy intern jobs in Minnesota?
You can find and apply to pharmacy intern jobs in Minnesota on Migrate Mate, which lists current Minnesota openings updated regularly. Search the listings to find roles that match your program year, preferred setting, and location, then apply directly to the ones that fit your situation.
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