Pharmacist Pre-Grad Intern

Guardian Pharmacy

About The Position

Extraordinary Care. Extraordinary Careers. With one of the nation’s largest, most innovative long-term care pharmacy services providers, there is no limit to the growth of your career. Guardian Pharmacy of Wisconsin, a member of the Guardian family of pharmacies, has an exciting opportunity for you to join our rapidly growing team in Madison, Wisconsin. Why Guardian Pharmacy of Wisconsin? We’re reimagining medication management and transforming care. Who We Are and What We’re About: Our core focus is delivering customized medication management solutions to support healthcare organizations serving seniors and individuals with complex care needs. With our comprehensive suite of tech-enabled pharmacy services and a dedicated team of professionals committed to enriching the lives of those we serve, we are redefining how pharmacy care is delivered. We offer an opportunity to learn and grow your career in a fast-paced, diverse, and inclusive environment. If you are looking for a challenging, team-oriented environment in which you can put your expertise to work, then this is the place for you. Madison, WI We are looking for a pre-grad intern to join our amazing long-term care pharmacy team. Come and broaden your knowledge of what a long-term care pharmacy does. Full-time summer hours and willing to flex schedule to part-time once school starts. Working under the immediate direction of a qualified licensed Staff Pharmacist to gain the practical experience that will enable the pharmacist graduate intern to meet the needs of patients and customers upon graduation in states that offer Intern Pharmacist Licenses. Attributes Required: Work Ethic/Integrity – must possess intrinsic drive to excel coupled with values in line with company philosophy Strategy and Planning – ability to think ahead, plan and manage time efficiently Problem Solving – ability to analyze causes and solve problems at both a strategic and functional level Team Oriented – ability to work effectively and collaboratively with all team members

Requirements

High School Diploma or GED
Currently enrolled in Pharmacy school with status of good standing
Current Intern Pharmacist License (when applicable)
1+ years of related experience
Advanced computer skills; pharmacy operations system experience preferred/required
Ability to work independently and deliver to deadlines
Ability to solve problems with minimal direction
Great attention to detail and accuracy
Ability to excel in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment working on multiple tasks simultaneously, while adhering to strict deadlines
Quality minded; motivated to seek out errors and inquire when something appears inaccurate
Work Ethic/Integrity – must possess intrinsic drive to excel coupled with values in line with company philosophy
Strategy and Planning – ability to think ahead, plan and manage time efficiently
Problem Solving – ability to analyze causes and solve problems at both a strategic and functional level
Team Oriented – ability to work effectively and collaboratively with all team members

Responsibilities

Receive incoming orders from healthcare providers
Verify the legality and pharmaceutical feasibility of dispensing a drug based on patients’ allergies, incompatibilities with current medications, frequency of refills, etc.
Interpret prescription orders, to include exercising professional judgment in determining whether to dispense a particular prescription
Compound IV, topical, and oral medications
Prepare medications for final dispensing to the patient, including filling, order entry, and packaging
Transfer prescriptions to other pharmacies as needed
Answer questions from patients, doctors, nurses, etc.
Evaluate inventory levels and place orders when below par
On exception items, look up most cost-effective product to order
Notify customer/facility if product is out of stock and when the order can be filled
Restock station supplies as needed – vials, cassettes, labels, delivery tickets, etc.
Other essential functions and duties may be assigned as needed

Benefits

Guardian provides employees with a comprehensive Total Rewards package, supporting our core value of, “Treat others as you would like to be treated.”
Compensation & Financial Competitive pay
401(k) with company match
Family, Health & Insurance Benefits (Full-Time employees working 30+ hours/week only)
Medical, Dental and Vision
Health Savings Accounts and Flexible Spending Accounts
Company-paid Basic Life and Accidental Death & Dismemberment
Company-paid Long-Term Disability and optional Short-Term Disability
Voluntary Employee and Dependent Life, Accident and Critical Illness
Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
Wellbeing Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Guardian Angels (Employee assistance fund)
Time Off Paid holidays and sick days
Generous vacation benefits based on years of service