Pharmacy Intern Specialty Pharmacy

Intermountain Health • Kent, WA

1d • Hybrid

About The Position

This incumbent is enrolled as a student in a college of pharmacy for the first year of education. The incumbent is in a training and learning position as a part of a paid internship and demonstrates consistent application of knowledge and skills in assisting the pharmacist in the execution of appropriate, safe, efficacious, efficient, and cost-effective pharmaceutical care. The incumbent participates in many procedural aspects of pharmacy practice under the supervision of a licensed pharmacist and is an integral part of the pharmacy team. This position supports Pharmacy Services in all care locations (i.e., acute, community, ambulatory and specialty).

Requirements

• Patient education/counseling
• Provides education and answers questions of other healthcare professionals
• Is competent and effective in technical responsibilities assigned and seeks appropriate training and peer feedback on routine responsibilities.
• Understands and complies with state and federal laws, regulations, policies and procedures, and guidelines related to their specific area of practice.
• Participates in and supports financial responsibilities of the department, facility, and Intermountain Health.
• Provides delivery of medications, information, and service in a professional, timely manner and is actively engaged in department and team goals, activities, and projects.
• To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.
• The requirements list must be representative of the knowledge, skills, minimum education, training, licensure, experience, and/or ability required.
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• Regular attendance to perform work during regularly scheduled business hours or scheduled shifts is required.
• Work may be performed on site or remote as appropriate to practice site.
• Ability to communicate effectively and diplomatically within a multi-functional team.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to successfully function in a fast paced, service-oriented environment.
• Competent in understanding and usage of computers and software programs, including Microsoft Office Suite and Google.
• Ability to learn new applications relevant to the position.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification as appropriate to practice site.
• Enrollment in an accredited College of Pharmacy or completing internship hours required by a Board of Pharmacy
• Current pharmacy intern license applicable to state of practice (by the first day of work- applicants may be hired before licensure is completed)
• Any lapse or failure to meet these requirements may result in disciplinary action, up to termination, at the hiring manager's discretion.

Responsibilities

• Provides excellent service to support patients, pharmacists, pharmacy interns, pharmacy technicians, and other healthcare professionals in areas of responsibility.
• Communicates effectively with all caregivers and stakeholders regarding responsibilities and identified concerns.
• Consistently attains appropriate supervision and accuracy checks by the pharmacist(s) on staff when working, understanding that the pharmacist is the supervisor of their activities
• Provides patient education/counseling under the direct supervision of the pharmacist on staff as training and mentoring permits.
• Is training to become competent and effective in technical responsibilities assigned, and seeks appropriate training and peer feedback on routine responsibilities.
• Is competent and effective in technical responsibilities assigned and seeks appropriate training and peer feedback on routine responsibilities.
• Understands and is compliant to all state and federal laws, regulations, policies and procedures, and guidelines related to their specific area of practice.
• Participates and supports financial responsibilities of the department, facility, and Intermountain Health.
• Provides delivery of medications, information, and services in a professional, timely manner and is actively engaged in department and team goals, activities, and projects.
• Participates in quality improvement activities and constantly seeks a team approach to developing and achieving best practices and processes.
• Serves as a preceptor and mentor for other technicians to help them achieve competency and experience.
• Provides expertise and leadership in assigned area of practice.
• Delivers detail-oriented, consistent, and flexible care

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package that covers a wide range of programs to foster a sustainable culture of wellness that encompasses living healthy, happy, secure, connected, and engaged.
• Up-front tuition coverage paid directly to the academic institution through the PEAK program.
• 100+ learning options to choose from, including undergraduate studies, high school diplomas, and professional skills and certificates, through the PEAK program.
• Eligibility to participate in the PEAK program on day 1 of employment.

What This Job Offers

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