Hospital Pharmacy Intern - Hands-On Med Safety (PRN)

Northwest Healthcare; Tucson (AZ); On-site; USD 25,000 - 33,000; Part time

Job summary

The Northwest Healthcare Pharmacy Department is seeking a Pharmacy Intern to support licensed pharmacists in the preparation, dispensing, and distribution of medications within a hospital setting. This role provides hands-on experience in hospital pharmacy operations and clinical support activities under direct supervision, contributing to medication safety and patient care services.

Enrollment in an ACPE-accredited program is required; IPPE/APPE experience is encouraged.

Qualifications

• Enrollment in ACPE-accredited College or School of Pharmacy required.
• 0-1 years IPPE or APPE as part of pharmacy school training required

Responsibilities

• Assist pharmacists in preparing, compounding, and dispensing medications in accordance with prescriptions and organizational protocols.
• Participate in medication reconciliation and assist with gathering patient medication histories under pharmacist supervision.
• Support inventory control by restocking medications, rotating stock, checking expiration dates, and assisting with medication orders.
• Ensure compliance with safety, sanitation, and regulatory standards in all pharmacy work areas and medication storage locations.
• Assist with clinical initiatives, including patient education, therapeutic drug monitoring, or pharmacy rounding, as permitted by state regulations.
• Documents pharmacy interventions, medication histories, and other relevant activities in accordance with facility procedures.
• Participates in departmental projects, process improvement initiatives, and continuing education opportunities.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

Pharmacy knowledge

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Education

ACPE-accredited College/School of Pharmacy

Tools

Pharmacy software systems

Job description

The Northwest Healthcare Pharmacy Department is seeking a Pharmacy Intern to support licensed pharmacists in the preparation, dispensing, and distribution of medications within a hospital setting. This role provides hands-on experience in hospital pharmacy operations and clinical support activities under direct supervision, contributing to medication safety and patient care services.

Enrollment in an ACPE-accredited program is required; IPPE/APPE experience is encouraged.