Intern- Ambulatory Pharmacy

HonorHealth; United States; On-site; USD 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

HonorHealth in Scottsdale, AZ is seeking a Pharmacy Intern to support daily medication-use processes under pharmacist supervision. You will assist with dispensing, compounding, and clinical activities while adhering to USP guidelines and hospital policies.

Requires enrollment in an ASBOP-approved College of Pharmacy or graduation with FPGEC proof and licensure as a Pharmacy Intern (LPI). The role involves patient education, documentation, and collaboration with pharmacy staff in a dynamic

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled in an ASBOP-approved College of Pharmacy or graduate from a College of Pharmacy with FPGEC proof.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily medication use processes and provide pharmacy services under supervision.
• Assist with aseptic technique, IV compounding, and anesthesia of high-risk therapies as needed.
• Perform daily QA checks and ensure documentation of controlled substances per policy.
• Assist patients and medical staff with medication use, dosing, schedules, and potential side effects.

Education

Arizona State Board of Pharmacy approved College of Pharmacy enrollment

FPGEC certification (Foreign Pharmacy Graduate Examination Committee)

Job description

Primary City/State: Shea Medical Office Building - 10200 N 92nd St Scottsdale, AZ 85258 Category: Pharmacy Shift: Day Department: Pharmacy Residency Services Location: Shea Medical Office Building 10200 N 92nd St. Scottsdale Hours: PRN Days, 7:30am-4pm

Great care starts with great people. (Like you.) At HonorHealth, you’ll find something special. From humble beginnings in 1927 to one of Arizona’s largest nonprofit healthcare systems, our culture is built on warmth and neighborly kindness. Behind every smile is a highly skilled professional with deep expertise and an unwavering dedication to what matters most — caring for the health and well-being of people and communities across the greater Phoenix area.

Responsibilities

Job Summary Under the supervision of a pharmacist or preceptor, oversees the daily activities of the medication use process and provides comprehensive contemporary pharmacy services. Additionally, they perform the duties of a Pharmacy Intern as defined by the organization and the Arizona State Board of Pharmacy.

Essential Functions

• Assures all orders are prepared accurately, selected correctly, labeled neatly and verified by a pharmacist prior to dispensing according to departmental procedures
• Fills automated dispensing machines accurately.
• Runs reports as required to ensure proper filling of automated dispensing machines.
• Retrieves medications from the narcotic automated storage following all requirements for complete documentation of controlled substance distribution
• Pre-packages unit dose items by hand and via automated unit dosing equipment.
• Assures pre-packaging records are completed correctly.
• Completes and documents daily and monthly Quality Assurance (QA) checklists including nursing unit inspections, temperature logs and expired medication checklists.
• Completes initial and annual aseptic technique competency.
• Under supervision, monitors drug therapy as ordered by the medical staff; suggests alternate drug therapy when appropriate.
• Will document clinical activity/interventions as performed on behalf of the patient.
• Will attempt to utilize hospital formulary where possible.
• Will perform ongoing chart reviews on patients as demonstrated by documentation
• Under supervision, acts as a consultant in advising medical staff personnel regarding utilization of drugs and pharmaceuticals.
• Advises patients when called upon on use of medications including dosage, administration schedules, and side effects.
• Will respond to inquiries utilizing literature sources/data base sources promptly, verbally and/or in writing.
• Will generate medication advisory sheets as called upon by medical personnel.
• Will instruct patients on high-risk therapies as called upon by medical personnel.
• Compounds sterile pharmaceuticals in accordance with written departmental policies and USP797 & USP800 guidelines.
• Re-establishes priorities based on workload and patient needs
• Checks for, investigates, and replaces missing doses.
• Ensures medication doses are delivered within established departmental guidelines.
• Assists the Inventory Specialist to assure the pharmacy is adequately stocked with needed medications and supplies
• Restocks pharmacy areas
• Understands the legal limitations of a pharmacy intern and refers situations requiring professional judgement to the supervising pharmacist.

Education

Other Currently enrolled in an Arizona State Board of Pharmacy approved College of Pharmacy OR Graduate from a College of Pharmacy not approved by the Arizona Board of Pharmacy along with proof that the applicant is certified by the Foreign Pharmacy Graduate Examination Committee (FPGEC).

- Required Experience

Other Previous Pharmacy experience in a health-system as a Pharmacy Intern or technician including IV compounding experience; or in a foreign country as a Pharmacist in a health-system

- Required Licenses and Certifications

Licensed Pharmacy Intern (LPI) Arizona State Board of Pharmacy licensure Upon Hire - Required

We're all in for your career. Expert care from experts who care. At HonorHealth, you’ll find something special. Our culture is built on warmth and neighborly kindness, but behind every smile is a highly skilled professional with deep expertise and unwavering dedication. We’re delivering a healthcare experience that simply feels better through:

• Nine acute-care hospitals
• Over 200 primary, specialty and urgent care centers
• More than 17,000 team members and 4,000 medical staff

Since 1927, we’ve been focused on doing what matters most — caring for people and communities across the greater Phoenix area. From humble beginnings to one of Arizona’s largest nonprofit healthcare systems, we’re just as driven as we were a century ago. Come join us and go all in for your career.

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