Pharmacist Intern

About the Role

Abrazo Arrowhead Campus Hospital is committed to providing exceptional patient care in a supportive and collaborative environment. As a member of our team, you will have the opportunity to work with advanced technology and be part of a healthcare community dedicated to making a positive impact on the lives of our patients.

Responsibilities

• Patient Care:
  • Assists the pharmacist in providing medication, drug information, and pharmaceutical services to patients, nurses, physicians, and other hospital personnel.
  • Fills medication orders from labels in a timely and accurate manner.
  • Fills medication carts, drug replacement boxes, and automated dispensing units.
  • Delivers medications to patient care areas and picks up items going to the Pharmacy.
  • Completes area inspections as assigned in the required time frame and corrects noted deficiencies.
  • Processes and prepares sterile drug orders using aseptic technique.
  • Prepackages drugs as required and prepares proper paperwork for prepackaging records.
  • Completely and accurately inputs medication charges and credits daily.
  • Maintains patient medication drawer accuracy by updating, adding, and deleting medications as needed.
  • Pulls discharges from the computer and removes medications from patient drawers.
  • Participates in training and working with students as requested.
  • Participates in inventory control and wholesale orders, placing orders as requested.
  • Ensures all work is verified by a Pharmacist.
• Organization/Work Role:
  • Prioritizes workload and completes work in a timely manner.
  • Maintains a clean and orderly work environment.
  • Shares responsibility for ordering and stocking medication and keeping the department clean.
  • Maintains a calm demeanor during busy or crisis situations.
  • Utilizes personal protective equipment to protect from exposure to chemical, radiation, and infectious hazards.
• Professional:
  • Actively participates in department management by providing input at meetings and reading communication.
  • Mentors new and less experienced staff and students.
  • Uses policy and procedure manuals and other reference material to ensure proper course of action.
• Quality Improvement:
  • Identifies, proposes solutions, and assists in the implementation of ideas for improvement in patient care and departmental/hospital operations.
  • Participates in the successful implementation of change.
  • Identifies opportunities and implements strategies to decrease waste in medication.
  • Participates in department quality improvement (QI) as requested.
• Performs other related job tasks or responsibilities as assigned.

Requirements

• Education:
  • High School Diploma or equivalent (GED).
  • Completion of a formal education program which meets requirements for certification.
  • Currently enrolled in the College of Pharmacy.
• Licensure/Certifications:
  • Licensed as a Pharmacy Intern by the Arizona State Board of Pharmacy.
• Special Skills:
  • Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with occasional periods of above-average pressure.
  • Basic computer skills.
  • Excellent customer service skills.
  • Willingness to work in all areas of pharmacy services as assigned.
  • Effective interpersonal skills and ability to work with team members.

Benefits

Abrazo Arrowhead Campus provides a comprehensive benefit package that prioritizes health, professional development, and work-life balance. Eligibility for benefits may vary by location and employment status.

• Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance.
• 401(k) retirement savings plan with employer match.
• Generous paid time off.
• Career development and continuing education opportunities.
• Health savings accounts, healthcare, and dependent flexible spending accounts.
• Employee Assistance Program.
• Employee discount program.
• Voluntary benefits including pet insurance, legal insurance, accident and critical illness insurance, long-term care, elder and childcare, auto, and home insurance.