Pharmacy Intern

At ScionHealth, we empower our caregivers to do what they do best. We value every voice by caring deeply for every patient and each other. We show courage by running toward the challenge and we lean into new ideas by embracing curiosity and question asking. Together, we create our culture by living our values in our day-to-day interactions with our patients and teammates.

Job Summary

The Pharmacy Intern:

• Assists the pharmacist in the preparation, repackaging, and dispensing of medications under direct supervision
• This role includes maintaining inventory, managing medication orders, preparing sterile and non-sterile compounds, and providing support for clinical interventions and medication reconciliation
• Adheres to hospital policies, state regulations, and pharmacy standards

Essential Functions

• Assists in preparing and dispensing medications under pharmacist supervision
• Prepares and delivers unit dose cassettes, IV admixtures, and outpatient prescriptions
• Monitors and maintains medication inventory and expiration dates
• Performs medication reconciliation, ensuring accuracy and safety
• Documents clinical interventions, therapy recommendations, and other activities
• Participates in compounding of sterile and non-sterile products per USP standards
• Conducts quality assurance checks on medication orders and dispensing processes
• Assists with daily billing and financial record-keeping
• Ensures adherence to infection control and safety protocols in the pharmacy area
• Communicates effectively with staff, patients, and other healthcare providers

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities/Expectations

• Strong mathematical and scientific skills
• Proficient in pharmacy software, EMR systems, and word processing applications
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment
• Knowledge of sterile compounding, inventory management, and pharmacy regulations
• Demonstrates professionalism, reliability, and commitment to patient care
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and adhere to HIPAA regulations

Education

• Actively enrolled in or graduate of an ACPE accredited College of Pharmacy required

Licenses/Certifications

• Pharmacy Intern Licensure as required by state required
• Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification required within time frame stated in facility policy

Experience

• Minimum of one (1) year of experience as a Pharmacy Technician in a hospital setting preferred