Pharmacy Intern

Riverside Health System; Onancock (VA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 37,000; Full time

Job summary

Riverside Health System in Onancock, Virginia, is seeking a Pharmacy Technician to assist in non‑professional pharmacist duties. Responsibilities include IV sterile preparations, Pyxis fill, order entry where applicable, and ongoing compliance with policies.

The role emphasizes accurate dispensing, patient care, and teamwork. The ideal candidate will be enrolled in an accredited pharmacy graduate program or have completed at least one year, with hospital pharmacy experience preferred and

Qualifications

• Enrolled in an accredited pharmacy graduate program or completed 1 year of the program.
• Hospital pharmacy experience preferred.
• Licensed Pharmacy Intern or eligible for Virginia registration upon hire.

Responsibilities

• Prepares IV sterile preparations according to USP 797 guidelines and performs Pyxis fill functions.
• Supports accreditation and HIPAA compliance efforts and participates in inventory management.
• Assists pharmacists with dispensing, labeling, and floor requisitions while maintaining competency in technician tasks.
• Provides courteous customer service and addresses patient and co-worker needs with respect and empathy.
• Follows RHS policies on work assignments and interpersonal relations.
• Monitors departmental productivity and supports shift changes and time off.

Skills

Customer service

Inventory management

Pharmacy operations

HIPAA compliance

Education

Accredited Pharmacy Graduate Degree Program (Required)

Pharmacy Graduate Degree Program – 1 year completed (Preferred)

Tools

Pyxis system

Job description

Onancock, Virginia

Hiring Range

$20.40 - $26.55/HourlyActual pay is determined based on job-related factors such as relevant experience, education, credentials, skills, internal equity, and business needs.
Overview
Assists in various activities in the pharmacy not requiring the professional judgement of a pharmacist. Performs pharmacy related duties in compliance with department policies and procedures; and responsible for the oversight of select areas/functions in the department as designated. Demonstrates and maintains competency in all technician tasks and functions.

What you will do

• Prepares IV Sterile preparations according to USP 797 guidelines. Performs pyxis fill functions accurately and timely. Performs Order Entry (where applicable).


• Participates in pharmacy preparation for Federal, State, specialty pharmacy accreditations and HIPPA compliance requirements. Participates in inventory management, completes purchaser level 1 course and 340b compliance training.


• Assists pharmacists in dispensing functions (prescriptions, matching labels, and filling floor requisitions). Demonstrates and maintains competency in all technician tasks/functions.


• Provides customer service excellence by addressing the customers' needs regardless of assignment. Demonstrates respect, concern and empathy for the spiritual, cultural, emotional and information needs of patients, customers and co-workers. Follows up with customers to ensure needs are met.


• Works within RHS's policies and procedures regarding work assignments and interpersonal relationships.


• Monitors/supports departmental productivity to meet the needs of the department i.e. flexing hours, shift changes and time off.

Qualifications

Education

• , Currently enrolled in Accredited Pharmacy Graduate Degree Program (Required) or


• Program Graduate, Completion of 1 year of Pharmacy Graduate Degree Program (Preferred)

Experience

• Hospital Pharmacy experience (Preferred)

Licenses and Certifications

• License Pharmacy Intern - Virginia Department of Health Professions (VDHP) Registered Pharmacy Intern Upon Hire(Required)