Pharmacy Intern

Intermountain Health

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The pharmacy student (intern) assists pharmacists in providing pharmacy services, including the evaluation and input of licensed independent practitioner orders/prescriptions, and the technical functions of drug procurement, preparation, and distribution. All duties are completed under the supervision of a pharmacist, with the expectation to become proficient in pharmacy technical functions and the basic pharmacology and utilization of medications. At Intermountain Medical Center (IMC), the inpatient pharmacy intern program offers a unique setting for pharmacy students from all years of schooling. Responsibilities advance as interns progress through school, providing experience across the full spectrum of inpatient care, from Central Pharmacy operations to medication history collection and managing clinical consults. First-year interns focus on Central Pharmacy Operations, second-year interns collect accurate medication histories, and final-year interns staff clinical shifts, assisting with therapeutic consults, medication education, and discharging Transplant patients. The program also offers mentorship from pharmacists to develop skills for future residency or job placement. Hours and shifts vary by year in school, with a minimum expectation of 8-10 hours per week, and additional hours often available. Scheduled shifts are based on intern preferences and availabilities. This is a training and learning position for students of an accredited school of pharmacy, required to complete training hours that may be part of a paid internship. Pharmacy Intern Levels I-IV are designated according to a student’s year in pharmacy school, with responsibilities progressing from central pharmacy workflow and automation (Level I) to medication history collection in various hospital departments (Level II and III), and finally to staffing clinical shifts, managing Collaborative Practice Agreements, and providing medication education (Level III and IV).

Requirements

• 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).
• 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.
• Regular attendance to perform work during regularly scheduled business hours or scheduled shifts is required.

Responsibilities

• Assist pharmacists to provide pharmacy services including the evaluation and input of licensed independent practitioner orders/prescriptions, and the technical functions of drug procurement, preparation, and distribution.
• Complete duties under the supervision of a pharmacist.
• Become proficient in pharmacy technical functions and the basic pharmacology and utilization of medications.
• Work Central Pharmacy Operations (Level I).
• Assist in the central pharmacy workflow, including pharmacy automation, non-sterile compounding, medication storage, dispensing and procurement (Level I).
• Utilize medication references to assist the pharmacist with clinical questions and medication dispensing while maintaining regulatory standards (Level I).
• Collect accurate medication histories from admitted patients (Level II, III, IV).
• Staff alongside pharmacists in areas such as Medicine, Cardiology, Critical Care, and the Emergency Department to identify admitted patients who need medication histories collected (Level II, III, IV).
• Interact directly with patients and learn to utilize additional resources to complete an accurate list (Level II, III, IV).
• Learn medications and ask appropriate questions to communicate information to the clinical pharmacist (Level II, III, IV).
• Begin training to staff clinical shifts, including learning to manage Collaborative Practice Agreements for insulin, Vancomycin, and Warfarin (Level III).
• Provide medication education and discharge newly transplanted patients (Level III, IV).
• Staff clinical shifts on the weekend to assist pharmacists with their responsibilities (Level IV).
• Manage Collaborative Practice Agreements for insulin, Vancomycin, and Warfarin (Level IV).
• Provide excellent service to support patients, pharmacists, pharmacy interns, pharmacy technicians, and other healthcare professionals.
• Communicate effectively with all caregivers and stakeholders regarding responsibilities and identified concerns.
• Consistently attain appropriate supervision and accuracy checks by the pharmacist(s) on staff when working.
• Provide patient education/counseling under the direct supervision of the pharmacist on staff as training and mentoring permits.
• Train to become competent and effective in technical responsibilities assigned, and seek appropriate training and peer feedback on routine responsibilities.
• Understand and be compliant to all state and federal laws, regulations, policies and procedures, and guidelines related to their specific area of practice.
• Participate and support financial responsibilities of the department, facility, and Intermountain Health.
• Provide delivery of medications, information, and services in a professional, timely manner.
• Be actively engaged in department and team goals, activities, and projects.
• Participate in quality improvement activities and constantly seek a team approach to developing and achieving best practices and processes.
• Serve as a preceptor and mentor for other technicians to help them achieve competency and experience.
• Provide expertise and leadership in assigned area of practice.
• Deliver detail-oriented, consistent, and flexible care.

Benefits

• Generous 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.
• PEAK program supports caregivers in the pursuit of their education goals and career aspirations by providing up-front tuition coverage paid directly to the academic institution.
• The PEAK program offers 100+ learning options to choose from, including undergraduate studies, high school diplomas, and professional skills and certificates.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Intern
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees