Pharmacy Internship

University of Utah Health; Park City (UT); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Utah Health is seeking a Pharmacy Intern to work under supervision and participate in a structured program that progresses from technical duties to higher-level pharmacy functions. The intern will support the medication-use process and collaborate with pharmacists, technicians, and healthcare teams.

The role requires full matriculation in the College of Pharmacy and either Utah intern licensure or a temporary pharmacist license, with preference for second or third year students.

Qualifications

• Fully-matriculated and accepted in the College of Pharmacy.
• Current Utah State Pharmacy Intern Licensure or Current Temporary Pharmacist License required.
• Second or Third year intern preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform essential functions of Pharmacy Technician I/II under direct supervision.
• Participate in a structured internship program that develops higher-level pharmacy duties.
• Engage in quality improvement activities to improve patient care and pharmacy operations.
• Assess appropriate drug information and communicate effectively with patients and health-care teams.
• Follow medication-use policies and all applicable laws and regulations.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication

Patient care

Education

College of Pharmacy enrollment

Job description

Overview

As a patient-focused organization, University of Utah Health exists to enhance the health and well-being of people through patient care, research and education. Success in this mission requires a culture of collaboration, excellence, leadership, and respect. University of Utah Health seeks staff that are committed to the values of compassion, collaboration, innovation, responsibility, integrity, quality and trust that are integral to our mission. EO/AA

This pharmacy intern performs all the essential functions of a pharmacist under the direct supervision of a pharmacist. Interns participate in a structured program for their professional development beginning with technical functions in a pharmacy and progressing over the years in school to perform higher level pharmacy functions.

Corporate Overview: The University of Utah is a Level 1 Trauma Center and is nationally ranked and recognized for our academic research, quality standards and overall patient experience. Our five hospitals and eleven clinics provide excellence in our comprehensive services, medical advancement, and overall patient outcomes.

Responsibilities

• Performs the essential functions of Pharmacy Technician I.
• Performs the essential functions of Pharmacy Technician II.
• Trains to be able 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.

Knowledge / Skills / Abilities

• Ability to perform the essential functions of the job as outlined above.

• Knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served on his or her assigned unit.

• Knowledge of the principles of life span growth and development and the ability to assess data regarding the patient's status and provide care as described in the department's policies and procedures manual.

• Demonstrates appropriate interpersonal and communication skills.

Qualifications

Qualifications

Required

• Must be fully-matriculated and accepted in the College of Pharmacy.

Licenses Required

• One of the following
  • Current Utah State Pharmacy Intern Licensure.
  • Current Temporary Pharmacist License issued through the State of Utah.

* Additional license requirements as determined by the hiring department.

Qualifications (Preferred)

Preferred

• Second or Third year intern.

Working Conditions and Physical Demands

Employee must be able to meet the following requirements with or without an accommodation.

• This position involves light work that may exert up to 20 pounds and may consistently require light work involving lifting, carrying, pushing, pulling or otherwise moving objects. This position involves standing for extended periods of time and is not exposed to adverse environmental conditions.

Physical Requirements

Carrying, Lifting, Listening, Manual Dexterity, Pulling and/or Pushing, Reaching, Sitting, Speaking, Standing, Stooping and Crouching, Walking