Pharmacy Intern PRN – St. Mary's Hospital

Bon Secours Health System • Richmond, VA

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About The Position

Pharmacy Intern – St. Mary's Hospital Job Summary: The Pharmacy Intern is an entry-level position and duties are designed to develop the knowledge base and competency level while performing pharmacy functions under the direct supervision of a clinical pharmacist. Functions performed as a Pharmacy Intern include, but are not limited to: interdisciplinary patient care rounds, admission medication history, medication counseling, and patient education, drug information, drug dosing, drug preparation, and drug distribution. In addition, the Pharmacy Intern will serve as a preceptor for student pharmacists, participate in educational experiences, and engage in scholarship. As a Bon Secours associate, you’re part of a Mission that matters. We support your well-being – personally and professionally. Our benefits are built to grow with you and meet your unique needs, every step of the way. We believe your best is yet to come. At Bon Secours, we celebrate the human side of health care, uniting individuals from all walks of life. We'll ask a lot of you, but we'll give a lot back, as well. Whether you’re called to bedside care, patient support, community service or operations and administration, there’s a place for you here. Because if there's one thing we know for certain, it's that good works start with great people. We’ll support and empower you to bring your best – in service of our patients and our Mission.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED (required)
• Currently enrolled in an accredited College of Pharmacy with an active board of pharmacy intern licensure (required)
• Pharmacy Intern Licensure – State Board of Pharmacy (required)
• Knowledge of pharmacy work routines, procedures, materials, and/or equivalent is required
• Analytical skills required to maintain records, prepare drugs, and recognize common computer errors
• Interpersonal skills are required to interact with nursing, pharmacy, and other support staff and patients to obtain, verify and exchange information

Responsibilities

• Perform medication history interviews, first dose teaching, food-drug interaction counseling, discharge counseling, assessment of education, and adherence
• Counsel patients on prescription and over-the-counter medications and devices
• Monitor medication therapies through performing profile reviews, interpreting laboratory values, and ensuring drug regimens are consistent with medication use guidelines and protocols
• Develop and recommend appropriate therapeutic plans, identify and resolve drug-related problems, communicate to other health care team members, follow-through, and document in the electronic record
• Retrieve, evaluate and provide drug information to health care providers, answering general and patient-specific drug information questions
• Other duties as assigned

Benefits

• Competitive pay, incentives, referral bonuses and 403(b) with employer contributions (when eligible)
• Medical, dental, vision, prescription coverage, HSA/FSA options, life insurances, mental health resources and discounts
• Paid time off, parental and FMLA leave, short- and long-term disability, backup care for children and elders
• Tuition assistance, professional development and continuing education support
• Benefits may vary based on the market and employment status.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Intern
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees