Student Employee - Pharmacy Intern - Specialty Pharmacy
About The Position
The Specialty Pharmacy Student Intern assists the service with patient outreach, prescription fulfillment, prior authorizations, and financial assistance for patients enrolled in the patient management program. This is an educational training position for pharmacy students. Under the supervision of a licensed pharmacist, the intern performs most pharmacist duties to gain practical experience with day-to-day responsibilities. The position includes practice in dispensing, prescription order processing, verbal communication, and problem solving. The intern receives training in the Outpatient Pharmacy, MTM, and Meds to Beds, with opportunities to participate in projects and presentations. Other duties may be assigned.
Requirements
- Be enrolled or accepted into an ACPE-accredited college or school of pharmacy.
- Work toward obtaining a Pharmacy Intern License within six months of hire.
- Hold a Pharmacy Intern License from the Arkansas State Board of Pharmacy or a Pharmacy Technician License from the Arkansas State Board of Pharmacy.
Nice To Haves
- Relevant pharmacy experience as a technician or intern, such as previous hospital experience, sterile compounding experience, or hazardous drug handling.
- Specialized certificate or certification, such as PTCB Certified Compounded Sterile Preparation Technician or ASHP Sterile Compounding Certificate.
- Computer skills, such as Microsoft Office and EMR experience.
- Strong math skills.
Responsibilities
- Assist with patient outreach, prescription fulfillment, prior authorizations, and financial assistance for patients enrolled in the patient management program.
- Perform most pharmacist duties under the supervision of a licensed pharmacist to gain practical experience with day-to-day responsibilities.
- Practice skills in dispensing, prescription order processing, verbal communication, and problem solving.
- Receive training in the Outpatient Pharmacy, MTM, and Meds to Beds.
- Participate in projects and presentations.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Benefits
- The posting lists medical, dental, and vision plans for qualifying staff and family; holiday, vacation, and sick leave; education discounts for staff and dependents (undergraduate only); retirement contributions matched by UAMS up to 10%; basic life insurance up to $50,000; career training and educational opportunities; merchant discounts; and concierge prescription delivery on the main campus when using UAMS pharmacy. The posting notes that these benefits are available only for benefits-eligible positions; this position is not benefits eligible.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Intern
Education Level
No Education Listed
