Pharmacy Intern - as needed

Riverside Health System•Smithfield, VA

About The Position

Opening in early 2026, Riverside Smithfield Hospital will bring high-quality healthcare closer to home for Isle of Wight County residents. Located on a beautifully landscaped 27-acre medical campus at 19339 Benn’s Grant Boulevard in Smithfield, the new hospital will provide modern facilities and comprehensive medical services to meet the growing needs of the community. The 200,000-square-foot, three-story facility will offer a range of essential healthcare services including an Emergency Department, Diagnostic Imaging Services, 38 Medical/Surgical beds, 12 Intensive Care Unit (ICU) beds and 4 Operating Rooms. Join our team and be a part of an exciting opportunity to shape the future of healthcare in Smithfield, delivering compassionate, patient-centered care in a state-of-the-art environment. We anticipate start dates to begin Fall, 2025. Overview Assists in various activities in the pharmacy not requiring the professional judgement of a pharmacist. Performs pharmacy related duties in compliance with department policies and procedures; and responsible for the oversight of select areas/functions in the department as designated. Demonstrates and maintains competency in all technician tasks and functions.

Requirements

Currently enrolled in Accredited Pharmacy Graduate Degree Program (Required)
License Pharmacy Intern - Virginia Department of Health Professions (VDHP) Registered Pharmacy Intern Upon Hire(Required)

Nice To Haves

Completion of 1 year of Pharmacy Graduate Degree Program (Preferred)
Hospital Pharmacy experience (Preferred)

Responsibilities

Prepares IV Sterile preparations according to USP 797 guidelines.
Performs pyxis fill functions accurately and timely.
Performs Order Entry (where applicable).
Participates in pharmacy preparation for Federal, State, specialty pharmacy accreditations and HIPPA compliance requirements.
Participates in inventory management, completes purchaser level 1 course and 340b compliance training.
Assists pharmacists in dispensing functions (prescriptions, matching labels, and filling floor requisitions).
Demonstrates and maintains competency in all technician tasks/functions.
Provides customer service excellence by addressing the customers' needs regardless of assignment.
Demonstrates respect, concern and empathy for the spiritual, cultural, emotional and information needs of patients, customers and co-workers.
Follows up with customers to ensure needs are met.
Works within RHS's policies and procedures regarding work assignments and interpersonal relationships.
Monitors/supports departmental productivity to meet the needs of the department i.e. flexing hours, shift changes and time off.