Pharmacy Intern: Hands-On Medication Prep & Patient Care

Mary Washington Healthcare; Fredericksburg (VA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Mary Washington Healthcare is seeking a Pharmacy Intern in Fredericksburg, Virginia. This role is ideal for pharmacy students or unlicensed graduates looking to acquire vital skills under supervision. Responsibilities include assisting in medication preparation, entering orders into the pharmacy system, and preparing IV admixtures. To qualify, candidates must be enrolled in, or graduates of, an ACPE accredited Pharmacy school and possess a current Virginia Pharmacy Intern license. This position offers an opportunity to gain experience while contributing to patient care.

Qualifications

• Enrollment in an accredited pharmacy school is essential.
• A Virginia Pharmacy Intern license is mandatory.

Responsibilities

• Assist in preparing medications and prescriptions for dispensing.
• Accurately enter medication orders into the pharmacy computer system.
• Prepare IV admixture, TPN, and chemotherapy.

Education

Currently enrolled student or graduate of an ACPE accredited school of Pharmacy

Current Virginia Pharmacy Intern license

Job description

Start the day excited to make a difference…end the day knowing you did. Come join our team.

Job Summary:

The Pharmacy Intern is a pharmacy student or unlicensed pharmacy school graduate acquiring the skills required to become a Pharmacist. The Pharmacy Intern will gain experience under direct supervision in drug distribution and clinical services to patients in a safe, responsible manner, and according to professional standards and practice.

Essential Functions & Responsibilities:

• Assists in preparing medications and prescriptions to be dispensed according to physicians’ orders under the supervision of a licensed Pharmacist:
• a. Accurately enters medication orders into the pharmacy computer system
• b. Prepares IV admixture, TPN, and chemotherapy
• c. Advises physicians and patients regarding proper usage/dosage of prescribed medications
• Completes projects as assigned and provides updates/education to staff about project status or completion.
• Operates the unit dose delivery system under the direct supervision of a licensed Pharmacist.
• Operates machinery and handles medications in accordance with department policies. Performs duties in a manner that is safe, professional, and compliant with state/federal laws and regulations, organizational policies & procedures, and other applicable regulatory regulations.
• Provides drug information as requested.
• Responds to telephone requests.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
  
  

Qualifications:

• Currently enrolled student or graduate of an ACPE accredited school of Pharmacy required.
• Current Virginia Pharmacy Intern license required.
  
  

MWHC will not discriminate in its employment practices due to an applicant's race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, and veteran or disability status (EOE). We are also committed to equitable and transparent compensation practices and comply with all applicable pay transparency and pay equity laws.

Compensation Pay Range:

$20.00 - $20.00