Pharmacy Intern

Intermountain Health

20h

About The Position

This position is for a Pharmacy Intern who is enrolled as a student in the first year of a college of pharmacy. It is a paid internship focused on training and learning, where the incumbent will assist pharmacists in delivering appropriate, safe, efficacious, efficient, and cost-effective pharmaceutical care. The intern will participate in various procedural aspects of pharmacy practice under the supervision of a licensed pharmacist and is considered an integral part of the pharmacy team. The role supports Pharmacy Services across all care locations, including acute, community, ambulatory, and specialty settings. The intern is expected to work 20 hours per week, which includes evenings, weekends, and major holiday rotations. Intermountain Health is a nonprofit system with 34 hospitals, over 400 clinics, a medical group of more than 4,800 employed physicians and advanced care providers, and a health plan division with over one million members, headquartered in Utah with operations across the western U.S.

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 - applicants may be hired before licensure is completed).
• 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.

Nice To Haves

• Pharmacy Intern level 1

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

• 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.
• Caregivers are eligible to participate in PEAK on day 1 of employment.

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