Pharmacist Intern PRN

Belton Regional Medical Center; Belton (MO); On-site; USD 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive medical benefits

401(k) Plan with company match

Tuition assistance

Wellbeing support services

Job summary

A regional healthcare provider is seeking a Pharmacy Intern to perform pharmacy-related tasks under the supervision of a licensed pharmacist. Key responsibilities include assisting in medication management, processing physician orders, and ensuring proper documentation. Candidates must be enrolled in an accredited Pharmacy program and hold relevant licenses or degrees. The position offers comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, retirement plans, and educational support.

Qualifications

• Must be enrolled in an accredited Pharmacy program.
• Understanding of AIDET principles for patient interactions.

Responsibilities

• Assist in patient education regarding medication management.
• Process physician orders for medication labels and reports.
• Document compounding of sterile preparations.
• Ensure timely and accurate preparation of medications.
• Manage drug storage areas for cleanliness and security.
• Conduct monthly inspections for expired medications.

Skills

Medication management

Pharmaceutical documentation

Inventory management

Patient education

Integrity

Compassion

Respect

Excellence

Education

Pharmacist - Intern License or Pharmacy Technician License or Bachelor's Degree or Master's Degree

Job description

Job Summary and Qualifications

The Pharmacy Intern’s primary role is to perform pharmacy-related tasks under the direct supervision of a licensed pharmacist while enrolled in an accredited Pharmacy program.

Essential Functions / Job Duties

• Assists in the delivery of patient education as it relates to medication management
• Assists the Pharmacist in the prompt and accurate processing of physician's orders to facilitate printing of medication/sterile products labels and reports as needed for patient care.
• Performs proper documentation of compounding of sterile preparations batched for single or multiple patient usage.
• Ensures medications/sterile products are prepared as scheduled, checked by a pharmacist and delivered accurately on a timely basis.
• Assists with the dispensing of medications and controlled drugs to automated dispensing systems (i.e. Pyxis). Ensure that medication pick, refill and delivery through automated dispensing systems is done accurately, timely and according to established schedules and guidelines. Automated dispensing systems include medstations and anesthesia carts located throughout patient care, surgical and procedures areas.
• Assists with the supervision and management of drug storage areas for cleanliness, security and organization.
• Completes and documents monthly inspections for expired medications
• Documents all drug storage refrigerator temperatures and communicates variances
• Assists with physical inventory counts as required
• Performs other duties as assigned
• Demonstrates working knowledge of AIDET, utilizing with each patient interaction
• Regular, reliable attendance is required to ensure the highest level of patient care
• Follows hospital safety and quality standards and expectations, as it pertains to job performance and patient care
• Attends all required training and education
• Behavior demonstrates understanding and adherence to Belton Regional Medical Center’s ICARE values:
• Perform all daily activities with INTEGRITY
• Show COMPASSION in all interactions
• ALWAYS deliver the highest level of patient care and customer satisfaction, every time
• Exhibit RESPECT to self and others
• Work to achieve the highest standards of EXCELLENCE

Qualifications

• (PHARM-Intern) Pharmacist - Intern, or (PharmTech) Pharmacy Technician License, or Bachelors Degree, or Masters Degree

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits for medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, behavioral health and telemedicine services
• Wellbeing support, including free counseling and referral services
• Time away from work programs for paid time off, paid family leave, long- and short-term disability coverage and leaves of absence
• Savings and retirement resources, including a 401(k) Plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay (based on years of service), Employee Stock Purchase Plan, flexible spending accounts, preferred banking partnerships, retirement readiness tools, rollover support and financial wellbeing counseling
• Education support through tuition assistance, student loan assistance, certification support, dependent scholarships and a partnership with Galen College of Nursing
• Additional benefits for fertility and family building, adoption assistance, life insurance, supplemental health protection plans, auto and home insurance, legal counseling, identity theft protection and consumer discounts

We are an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.