Pharmacy Graduate Intern

Amberwell Health Hiawatha • Hiawatha, KS

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About The Position

The Graduate Pharmacy Intern is a final-year Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD) student who is completing pharmacy school requirements and is eligible for or actively awaiting pharmacist licensure examinations. Under the supervision of a Kansas-licensed pharmacist, the Graduate Pharmacy Intern supports safe, accurate, and compliant pharmacy operations in both in-patient and outpatient pharmacy practice settings while preparing for transition to licensed pharmacist status. The Graduate Pharmacy Intern will work under the direction of the Executive Director of Pharmacy. Duties may include but are not limited to: Able to work as a member of a team and also independently. Understand and follow safe work practices. Ensure that all Amberwell procedures are followed in accordance with established policies. Assist licensed pharmacists in the preparation, dispensing, and distribution of medications in compliance with Kansas Board of Pharmacy regulations, federal law, and facility policies Perform prescription processing, data entry, labeling, compounding, and medication preparation under pharmacist supervision Support both inpatient and outpatient pharmacy workflows, as assigned Provide patient/customer service, including responding to non-clinical inquiries and referring clinical questions to the supervising pharmacist Assist with medication reconciliation, medication therapy support, and patient education as permitted by Kansas law Participate in immunization services and other clinical activities if authorized by licensure and training Maintain accurate documentation in pharmacy information systems and patient records Assist with inventory management, ordering, storage, and expiration monitoring Adhere to HIPAA requirements, medication safety standards, and quality assurance programs Participate in training, professional development, and operational improvement initiatives ABOUT AMBERWELL HEALTH: Amberwell Health is a healthcare system dedicated to improving the health and wellness of the communities we serve, providing compassionate healthcare with clinical excellence. Amberwell locations include several complete care facilities that provide a full spectrum of patient care services including inpatient, surgical, orthopedic, maternal, health at home, emergency care services. In addition, Amberwell clinic locations offer primary care and specialty care services. Amberwell Health supports service lines and locations across the system with a range of support services including radiology, laboratory, cardiopulmonary, rehabilitation therapy, occupational health, infusion, nutrition, pharmacy, administrative services, and many other specialty services. AMBERWELL CULTURE: Amazing Amberwell employees are at the heart of a workplace focused on competencies with our cultural values. Excellence in healthcare is expected and our patients deserve nothing less. Our culture competencies range from warm greetings in the hall to providing patients with “wow” experiences in each department. At Amberwell, we go beyond excellence to provide the unexpected. At Amberwell, you will find a professional environment that values consistency, collaboration, and patient-first decision making. Servant leadership is both modeled and mentored, with a focus on regular appreciation. Amberwell employees enjoy many appreciation events and activities to help them know just how important they are to our organization, our patients, and our communities. To learn more about Amberwell Health, our affiliated organizations, and available career opportunities, visit careers.amberwellhealth.org.

Requirements

• Strong attention to detail and commitment to medication safety
• Effective written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to work collaboratively in both in-patient and outpatient pharmacy environments
• Intention to sit for the NAPLEX and MPJE upon eligibility
• Interest in transitioning into a licensed Pharmacist role within the organization
• Prior experience as a pharmacy intern or pharmacy technician
• Currently enrolled in an ACPE-accredited Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD) program and in the final term of study
• Active Kansas intern license or ability to obtain prior to start date
• Immunization Certification
• CPR

Nice To Haves

• Familiarity with pharmacy management systems and electronic health records

Responsibilities

• Able to work as a member of a team and also independently.
• Understand and follow safe work practices.
• Ensure that all Amberwell procedures are followed in accordance with established policies.
• Assist licensed pharmacists in the preparation, dispensing, and distribution of medications in compliance with Kansas Board of Pharmacy regulations, federal law, and facility policies
• Perform prescription processing, data entry, labeling, compounding, and medication preparation under pharmacist supervision
• Support both inpatient and outpatient pharmacy workflows, as assigned
• Provide patient/customer service, including responding to non-clinical inquiries and referring clinical questions to the supervising pharmacist
• Assist with medication reconciliation, medication therapy support, and patient education as permitted by Kansas law
• Participate in immunization services and other clinical activities if authorized by licensure and training
• Maintain accurate documentation in pharmacy information systems and patient records
• Assist with inventory management, ordering, storage, and expiration monitoring
• Adhere to HIPAA requirements, medication safety standards, and quality assurance programs
• Participate in training, professional development, and operational improvement initiatives

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Intern
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree