Pharmacist Intern: Clinical Pharmacy & Patient Care

Universal Health Services, Inc.; Spokane (WA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Universal Health Services, Inc. is seeking a Pharmacist Intern to support the Director of Pharmacy in delivering pharmaceutical care in a hospital setting. You will assist with distribution, dispensing, and regulatory compliance under supervision.

Responsibilities include reviewing orders, counseling patients, and ensuring safe medication use, with emphasis on population-specific dosing and safety. This role provides hands-on experience in a high-standard health system.

Qualifications

• Enrolled in an accredited School of Pharmacy Program.
• Active Pharmacist Intern License.
• Experience to oversee medication requirements for diverse patient populations.
• Knowledge of Joint Commission Standards, OSHA regulations, and state/federal laws.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Director of Pharmacy in pharmaceutical distribution, chemicals and pharmaceutical preparations under supervision, complying with state and federal regulations.
• Procure medications and dispense to Automatic Dispensing machines and / or cabinets under supervision.
• Review machine reports and troubleshoot solutions.
• Communicate with physicians, nurses and staff with appropriate professional judgment.
• Review patient medication orders and document information in the pharmacy system under pharmacist oversight.
• Monitor patient profiles for drug interactions and adverse reactions in coordination with the pharmacist.
• Monitor formulary to optimize treatment and control costs.
• Fill and label drug containers correctly when dispensing or dispensing from Omnicell under supervision.
• Dispense narcotics and maintain inventories per State/Federal regulations under supervision.
• Dispose of hazardous waste under supervision.
• Ensure distribution, procurement, and clinical services within the pharmacy under supervision.
• Inspect pharmaceutical supplies and services provided by the pharmacy.
• Provide counseling and education to patients and families; provide materials and samples as required.
• Provide LAI medications in-house or via external pharmacy; educate staff as needed.

Skills

Regulatory knowledge

Pharmacy operations oversight

Medication safety

Education

Enrolled in an accredited School of Pharmacy Program

Active Pharmacist Intern License

Tools

Omnicell system

Job description

Universal Health Services, Inc. is seeking a Pharmacist Intern to support the Director of Pharmacy in delivering pharmaceutical care in a hospital setting. You will assist with distribution, dispensing, and regulatory compliance under supervision.

Responsibilities include reviewing orders, counseling patients, and ensuring safe medication use, with emphasis on population-specific dosing and safety. This role provides hands-on experience in a high-standard health system.