Retail Pharmacy Intern I/II

American Addiction Centers•Milwaukee, WI

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Retail Pharmacy Intern I/II position at Aurora St. Lukes Medical Center involves performing duties typically associated with a pharmacy technician, under the general supervision of a pharmacist. Key responsibilities include filling medication orders, delivering medications, compounding sterile and non-sterile preparations, and interviewing patients to gather medication histories. The intern also provides essential clerical support within the pharmacy to ensure efficient operations, handles medication ordering, receipt, stocking, and inventory control, and processes outpatient prescriptions by entering them into the pharmacy computer system. Adherence to general hospital standards, effective communication, strong interpersonal relationships, and teamwork are crucial for this role. Advocate Health, the parent organization, is the third-largest nonprofit, integrated health system in the United States, formed by the combination of Advocate Aurora Health and Atrium Health. Headquartered in Charlotte, North Carolina, Advocate Health is a national leader in clinical innovation, health outcomes, consumer experience, and value-based care. The system serves nearly 6 million patients, is involved in numerous clinical trials and research studies with Wake Forest University School of Medicine as its academic core, and is recognized for expertise in various medical fields. Advocate Health employs 155,000 teammates across 69 hospitals and over 1,000 care locations, offering one of the nation's largest graduate medical education programs. The organization is committed to providing equitable care and contributes over $6 billion in annual community benefits. The company emphasizes transformation through patient-centric care, expanded access via technology, fostering a diverse workforce, and redefining care standards with world-class professionals and innovative solutions.

Requirements

Intern registration: NC, SC, GA
Licensure: GA (intern), IL (tech)
Permit: AL
Certification: SC Tech registration: WI
High School Diploma or GED equivalent
Current enrollment in an accredited College of Pharmacy in the 1st year of the program required
Proficient computer skills
Works well with management and pharmacy staff
Solid communication, analytical, and organizational skills

Responsibilities

Performs duties of a pharmacy technician such as: filling medication orders, delivering medications, compounding sterile and non-sterile preparations, interviewing patients to obtain medication histories, etc.
Provides pharmacy services to the patient care areas and customers by performing clerical duties in the pharmacy to ensure efficient operations and performs duties related to medication ordering, receipt, stocking, and inventory control.
Receives and interprets prescriptions for outpatients and enters them into the pharmacy computer system.
Adheres to the general hospital standards to promote a cooperative work environment by utilizing communication skills, interpersonal relationships, and team building.

Benefits

Comprehensive suite of Total Rewards: benefits and well-being programs, competitive compensation, generous retirement offerings, programs that invest in your career development and so much more
Compensation Base compensation listed within the listed pay range based on factors such as qualifications, skills, relevant experience, and/or training
Premium pay such as shift, on call, and more based on a teammate's job
Incentive pay for select positions
Opportunity for annual increases based on performance
Paid Time Off programs
Health and welfare benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life, and Short- and Long-Term Disability
Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses
Family benefits such as adoption assistance and paid parental leave
Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs
Educational Assistance Program