Pharmacist Intern

Guardian Pharmacy Services Management•Phoenix, AZ

3d•Onsite

About The Position

Saliba’s Extended Care Pharmacy, part of the Guardian family of pharmacies, is hiring a Pharmacist Intern in Phoenix, Arizona. Under the immediate direction of a qualified licensed Staff Pharmacist, the intern gains practical experience to prepare to meet the needs of patients and customers upon graduation in states that offer Intern Pharmacist Licenses. This PRN position has varying hours based on scheduling needs and availability, and pays $25.00 per hour. The role supports medication management services for healthcare organizations serving seniors and individuals with complex care needs. The work is performed in a fast-paced, diverse, and inclusive environment, and requires flexibility in work hours. The position includes receiving and assessing medication orders, preparing and dispensing medications, assisting patients and healthcare professionals, and maintaining inventory and pharmacy supplies. The intern must work accurately, meet deadlines, and collaborate effectively with team members.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
Currently enrolled in pharmacy school and in good standing.
Current Intern Pharmacist License when applicable.
At least 1 year of related experience.
Advanced computer skills.
Ability to work independently and deliver to deadlines.
Ability to solve problems with minimal direction.
Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
Ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment while adhering to strict deadlines.
Quality-minded approach, with motivation to identify errors and ask questions when something appears inaccurate.
Ability to work flexible hours.
Work ethic and integrity, with an intrinsic drive to excel and values aligned with company philosophy.
Ability to think ahead, plan, and manage time efficiently.
Ability to analyze causes and solve problems at strategic and functional levels.
Ability to work effectively and collaboratively with all team members.

Nice To Haves

Pharmacy operations system experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Receive incoming orders from healthcare providers.
Verify the legality and pharmaceutical feasibility of dispensing medications, considering allergies, incompatibilities with current medications, refill frequency, and other relevant factors.
Interpret prescription orders and use professional judgment in determining whether to dispense a prescription.
Compound IV, topical, and oral medications.
Prepare medications for final dispensing, including filling, order entry, and packaging.
Transfer prescriptions to other pharmacies as needed.
Answer questions from patients, doctors, nurses, and others.
Evaluate inventory levels and place orders when inventory is below par.
For exception items, identify the most cost-effective product to order.
Notify customers or facilities when a product is out of stock and when the order can be filled.
Restock station supplies, including vials, cassettes, labels, and delivery tickets.
Perform other essential functions and duties as assigned.

Benefits

Competitive pay.
401(k) with up to 3.5% company match.
Multiple health plan options, including copay (FSA-eligible) and HSA-eligible plans.
Wellness Incentive Program.
Dental and vision plans.
Company-paid basic life, AD&D, and long-term disability coverage.
Optional employee, spouse, and child life/AD&D insurance.
Optional accident, critical illness, and short-term disability coverage.
Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts.
Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
Paid holidays and sick days.
Vacation benefits based on years of service.