Pharmacist Intern

Tenet Healthcare Corporation • Phoenix, AZ

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About The Position

The Pharmacist Intern assists pharmacists with filling physician medication orders, preparing sterile medications and IV admixture solutions using aseptic technique, and completing related pharmacy duties. The role supports medication and pharmaceutical services for patients and hospital staff, maintains medication inventory and records, and ensures all work is verified by a pharmacist. The intern works across pharmacy service areas as assigned and contributes to safe, timely patient care and department operations.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent GED.
• Completion of a formal education program that meets certification requirements.
• Currently enrolled in a College of Pharmacy.
• Licensed as a Pharmacy Intern by the Arizona State Board of Pharmacy.
• Basic computer skills.
• Excellent customer service skills.
• Effective interpersonal skills and ability to work with team members.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with occasional periods of above-average pressure.
• Willingness to work in all areas of pharmacy services as assigned.

Responsibilities

• Assist pharmacists in providing medication, drug information, and pharmaceutical services to patients, nurses, physicians, and other hospital personnel.
• Fill medication orders accurately and promptly.
• Fill medication carts, drug replacement boxes, and automated dispensing units.
• Deliver medications to patient care areas and pick up items for the Pharmacy.
• Complete assigned area inspections on schedule and correct deficiencies found.
• Process and prepare sterile drug orders carefully using aseptic technique; prepackage drugs as needed.
• Prepare complete paperwork for prepackaging records.
• Accurately enter medication charges and credits each day.
• Maintain patient medication drawer accuracy by updating drawers from computer information and adding or removing medications.
• Pull discharge information from the computer and remove medications from patient drawers.
• Participate in training and working with students as requested.
• Participate in inventory control and place wholesale orders as requested.
• Ensure all work is verified by a pharmacist.
• Prioritize workload and complete work in a timely manner.
• Maintain a clean, orderly work environment and help order and stock medications.
• Maintain a calm demeanor during busy or crisis situations.
• Use personal protective equipment to protect against chemical, radiation, and infectious hazards.
• Participate in department management by providing input at meetings and reading communications.
• Mentor new and less experienced staff and students.
• Use policy and procedure manuals and reference materials to determine appropriate actions.
• Identify improvement opportunities, propose solutions, and help implement changes in patient care and department or hospital operations.
• Identify opportunities and implement strategies to reduce medication waste.
• Participate in department quality improvement activities as requested.
• Perform other related tasks or responsibilities as assigned.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance.
• 401(k) retirement savings plan with employer match.
• Paid time off.
• Career development and continuing education opportunities.
• Health savings accounts and healthcare and dependent flexible spending accounts.
• Employee Assistance Program.
• Employee discount program.
• Voluntary benefits including pet insurance, legal insurance, accident and critical illness insurance, long-term care, elder and childcare benefits, and auto and home insurance.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Intern
• Education Level: High school or GED