PHARMACY INTERN

MOUNTAIN VIEW HOSPITAL LLC • Idaho Falls, ID

13d • Onsite

About The Position

Mountain View Hospital is seeking a Pharmacy Intern to assist pharmacists in providing medication and pharmaceutical services to patients, nurses, physicians, and other hospital personnel. The intern doses medications under pharmacist supervision and supports medication inventory, dispensing, recordkeeping, reporting, storage, and department operations. The role serves patients from newborn through geriatric age and requires attention to age-related dosage variations, patient safety, confidentiality, regulatory requirements, and quality improvement. The position is PRN (as needed) at the Hospital Main Campus in Idaho Falls, Idaho, with any shift and no travel. The job posting identifies the education level as high school and lists a salary range as undisclosed.

Requirements

• High school graduate or equivalent.
• Education, experience, or subsequent training covering patients from newborn through geriatric age groups.
• Graduate of a certified training program or healthcare careers college, or equivalent training.
• Must obtain national Pharmacy Technician certification (CPhT) within one year of hire.
• One year of related pharmacy experience and/or equivalent education.
• Basic computer knowledge; Excel and Word experience preferred.
• Ability to read and communicate effectively in English.
• Motivated critical thinker and problem solver.

Nice To Haves

• Additional language skills are preferred.
• Excel and Word experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist pharmacists in providing medication and pharmaceutical services to patients, nurses, physicians, and other hospital personnel.
• Dose medications under the supervision of a pharmacist.
• Maintain medication and supply inventory and reorder items as needed.
• Restock and maintain automated dispensing machines and anesthesia machines.
• Process medication dispensing records, compute charges, and enter information into the computer system.
• Prepare, evaluate, and interpret medication usage, including narcotic usage, for applicable reports.
• Receive and store medication and supply deliveries under appropriate storage conditions.
• Participate in departmental and organizational performance improvement and continuous quality improvement activities.
• Assist pharmacists in providing pharmaceutical care to patients ranging from newborns to the elderly, recognizing age-related dosage variations and consulting the pharmacist when needed.
• Perform patient care in a manner that optimizes safety and reduces the likelihood of medical and healthcare errors.
• Maintain the Pharmacy Department in a clean and orderly manner.
• Perform other pharmacy-related duties as requested or required.
• Complete annual education requirements, in-services, and department training; attend annual reviews and scheduled in-services.
• Maintain patient confidentiality and regulatory compliance.
• Report to work on time as scheduled and complete work within designated timeframes.
• Cooperate with pharmacy and other department employees to provide optimal customer service.
• Represent the organization positively and professionally, communicate its mission and goals, and comply with policies regarding ethical business practices.
• Demonstrate cooperative behavior with colleagues and supervisors.

Benefits

• Medical insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Paid time off for vacation, holidays, and sick days
• Medical paid time off
• Retirement plans, including a 401(k) with up to 6% match
• Earned quarterly bonus program
• Education reimbursement program
• Discounts for medically necessary procedures performed at Mountain View Hospital and Idaho Falls Community Hospital

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Intern
• Education Level: High school or GED