Hospital Pharmacy Intern: Patient-Focused, Fast-Paced

Lehigh Valley Health Network, Inc.; Bethlehem (Northampton County); On-site; USD 25,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Lehigh Valley Health Network is seeking a pharmacy support professional to assist pharmacists in dispensing prescriptions, manage inventory, and maintain accurate records. The role emphasizes accuracy, customer service, and adherence to policy in a fast-paced hospital pharmacy setting.

Responsibilities include preparing orders, labeling, coordinating with team members, and training new staff. Position is onsite with day shifts at Muhlenberg campus.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma/GED required.
• Active enrollment in a pre-pharmacy or pharmacy degree program.
• Able to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Good math skills for counting, measuring and weighing medications.
• Basic computer skills.

Responsibilities

• Assists pharmacists in preparing and dispensing prescription orders.
• Adheres to all pharmacy policies, procedures, and regulations.
• Fills medication orders accurately and efficiently.
• Ensures medications are properly labeled, checked by a pharmacist, and dispensed timely.
• Prioritizes workload, stays organized, and coordinates with team members.
• Monitors medication expiration dates and prevents expired meds in circulation.
• Records related to controlled substances; maintains inventories.
• Communicates drug information requests to a pharmacist.
• Demonstrates competency with pharmacy equipment and duties.
• Answers phones and attends to customer needs promptly.
• Assists with orientation and training of new pharmacy colleagues.
• Maintains adequate inventory of prescription and/or OTC products.

Skills

Fast-paced environment

Math skills

Basic computer skills

Education

Active enrollment in a pre-pharmacy or pharmacy degree program

Tools

Pharmacy automation

Job description

Lehigh Valley Health Network is seeking a pharmacy support professional to assist pharmacists in dispensing prescriptions, manage inventory, and maintain accurate records. The role emphasizes accuracy, customer service, and adherence to policy in a fast-paced hospital pharmacy setting.

Responsibilities include preparing orders, labeling, coordinating with team members, and training new staff. Position is onsite with day shifts at Muhlenberg campus.