Pharmacy Extern-157121

St. Luke's Health System; Meridian (ID); On-site; USD 21,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

St. Luke's Health System in Meridian, Idaho is seeking a motivated Outpatient Pharmacy Extern to gain hands-on experience under a licensed pharmacist.

The role involves assisting with preparation, dispensing, inventory management, and general pharmacy workflow in a patient-focused setting. Enrollment in or recent graduation from an accredited college of pharmacy is expected; a valid Pharmacy Intern/Extern license and BLS certification are required.

Qualifications

• Enrollment in or recent graduation from an accredited college of pharmacy program.

Responsibilities

• Assist in compounding and dispensing prescription medications under pharmacist supervision.
• Support pharmacists and staff in daily outpatient pharmacy operations.
• Perform clerical and administrative duties related to pharmacy workflow.
• Receive, organize, and store incoming medication and supply shipments.
• Verify stock levels and enter data into pharmacy computer systems to maintain inventory records.
• Complete required documentation accurately and timely.
• Maintain compliance with departmental policies, safety standards, and regulatory requirements.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Education

Enrollment in or recent graduation from an accredited college of pharmacy program

Job description

Outpatient Pharmacy Extern

St. Luke's Health System - Meridian, Idaho

Flex | Outpatient Pharmacy

Overview

St. Luke's Health System is seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Outpatient Pharmacy Extern to join our pharmacy team in Meridian, Idaho. This position provides hands-on experience in outpatient pharmacy operations while working under the direct supervision of a licensed pharmacist. The Pharmacy Extern assists with medication preparation and dispensing, inventory management, and departmental support activities while developing foundational pharmacy practice skills in a patient-focused environment.

Responsibilities

• Under the direct supervision of a licensed pharmacist, assist in compounding and dispensing prescription medications.
• Support pharmacists and pharmacy staff in daily outpatient pharmacy operations.
• Perform clerical and administrative duties related to pharmacy workflow.
• Receive, organize, and store incoming medication and supply shipments.
• Verify stock levels and enter data into pharmacy computer systems to maintain accurate inventory records.
• Complete required documentation accurately and timely.
• Maintain compliance with departmental policies, safety standards, and regulatory requirements.
• Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Qualifications

Education

• Enrollment in or recent graduation from an accredited college of pharmacy program.

Experience

• No prior experience required.

Licenses/Certifications

• Valid Pharmacy Intern/Extern license in the state of practice.
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification through the American Safety and Health Institute (ASHI), American Heart Association (AHA), or American Red Cross (ARC).

What’s In It For You

At St. Luke's, caring for people in the communities we serve is our mission - and this includes our own SLHS team. We offer a robust benefits package to support our teams both professionally and personally. In addition to a competitive salary and retirement plans, we ensure our team feels supported in their benefits beyond the typical medical, dental, and vision offerings. We care about you and have fantastic financial and physical wellness options, such as: on-site massages, on-site counseling via our Employee Assistance Program, access to the Personify Health Wellness tool, as well as other formal training and career development offerings to ensure you are meeting your career goals.

St. Luke's is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against any person on the basis of race, religion, color, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status or condition protected by law.

• Please note: this posting is not reflective of all job duties and responsibilities and is intended to provide an overview to job seekers.