Intern Pharmacy Inpatient
About The Position
The Pharmacy Intern works under the direct supervision of a licensed Pharmacist and in accordance with State and Federal laws. The intern assists with the selection, preparation, distribution, and record keeping of medications dispensed to St. Elizabeth Healthcare inpatients. The position provides opportunities to expand clinical knowledge by assisting with clinical consultations under hospital protocols, completing medication histories, counseling patients on anticoagulation and methotrexate, converting medications from IV to PO, and adjusting medications for renal and hepatic function. Pharmacy Interns adhere to ICARE and AIDET principles and demonstrate respect, dignity, kindness, and empathy in encounters with patients, families, visitors, and employees, regardless of cultural background. The role allows a student enrolled in a College of Pharmacy to gain pharmacy experience while completing their degree.
Requirements
- Registered Intern with the Kentucky Board of Pharmacy.
- Enrolled in an ACPE-accredited College of Pharmacy, or a graduate of an approved college or school of pharmacy awaiting a pharmacist licensure examination or examination results.
- Experience with Microsoft Office.
Nice To Haves
- Degree in a related area of study, such as Chemistry, Biology, or Mathematics.
- Understanding of pharmacy calculations.
- IV admixture experience.
- Previous experience as a hospital pharmacy technician or intern.
Responsibilities
- Assist with the selection, preparation, distribution, and record keeping of medications dispensed to inpatients.
- Assist with clinical consultations via hospital protocols.
- Complete medication histories.
- Counsel patients on anticoagulation and methotrexate.
- Convert medications from IV to PO.
- Adjust medications for renal and hepatic function.
- Adhere to ICARE and AIDET principles and treat patients, families, visitors, and employees with respect, dignity, kindness, and empathy.
Benefits
- Competitive pay and comprehensive health coverage within the first 30 days.
- Generous paid time off and flexible work schedules.
- Retirement savings with employer match.
- Tuition reimbursement and professional development opportunities.
- Wellness, mental health, and recognition programs.
- Career advancement through mentorship and internal mobility.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Intern
Education Level
No Education Listed
