Pharmacy Intern: Clinically Trained & Patient-Focused

Utah; West Valley City (UT); Hybrid; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

University of Utah Health is seeking a Pharmacy Intern to perform essential pharmacone duties under the supervision of a pharmacist. The program starts with technical functions in a pharmacy and progresses during school to higher-level duties.

As a patient-focused organization, the internship emphasizes development within a hospital setting, exposure to medication use processes, and opportunities to engage in quality improvement activities while supporting patient care.

Qualifications

• Must be fully-matriculated and accepted in the College of Pharmacy.
• Currently enrolled in Pharmacy program.
• Current Utah State Pharmacy Intern Licensure or Temporary Pharmacist License is required or may be determined by the hiring department.

Responsibilities

• Performs the essential functions of Pharmacy Technician I.
• Performs the essential functions of Pharmacy Technician II.
• Trains to solve problems in the medication use process for patients and the organization.
• Identifies and engages in organizational and department quality improvement activities to improve patient care, the medication use process, and pharmacy operations.
• Trains to assume responsibility for the medication use process, following medication use policy and all laws, regulations, and standards applicable to pharmacy practice.
• Learns to assess appropriate drug information and literature resources, and provide effective information to varied audiences including patients, other health care professions, and peers.

Skills

Patient care

Communication skills

Teamwork

Problem solving

Education

Fully matriculated and accepted in College of Pharmacy

Job description

University of Utah Health is seeking a Pharmacy Intern to perform essential pharmacone duties under the supervision of a pharmacist. The program starts with technical functions in a pharmacy and progresses during school to higher-level duties.

As a patient-focused organization, the internship emphasizes development within a hospital setting, exposure to medication use processes, and opportunities to engage in quality improvement activities while supporting patient care.