The pharmacy intern assists in the preparation, dispensing, and distribution of medications under the supervision of a licensed pharmacist. Responsibilities also include interviewing patients for medication history, managing inventory, and performing clerical duties to ensure efficient pharmacy operations.
Requirements summary
Candidates must hold a high school diploma or GED and be currently enrolled in an accredited Doctor of Pharmacy program. Strong communication, teamwork, and attention to detail are required, along with the ability to perform physical tasks such as lifting up to 35 lbs.
high schoolTeamworkMultitaskingCommunicationConfidentialityPrioritizationIntegrityCompoundingCustomer serviceInventory controlAttention to detailComputer skillsMedication dispensingPharmacy practiceMedication history gathering
Job description
Department
38410
Wake
Forest
Baptist
Medical
Center -
Pharmacy
Status:
Part time
Benefits
Eligible:
No
Hours
Per
Week: 16
Schedule
Details/Additional
Information: During academic breaks, variable 1st shift hours, M-F w/ WE, PM, and HOL rotation (40 hrs weekly). During academic sessions, WE shifts / rotation (16 hrs). Pay Range $25.00 - $25.00 The Pharmacy Intern is supervised by a licensed pharmacist and is involved with the preparation, dispensing, and distributing medication to patients. While being supervised, the individual may engage in all activities related to pharmacy practice. Additionally, opportunities to observe clinical pharmacists will be offered to interns during their available hours, subject to staffing availability. Position Highlights Part-Time Days During academic breaks, variable 1st shift hours, M-F w/ WE, PM, and HOL rotation (40 hrs. weekly). During academic sessions, WE shifts / rotation (16 hrs.).
Winston
Salem
How
You’ll
Impact
Patient
Care: Under the general guidance of a pharmacist, the pharmacy intern undertakes the responsibilities of a pharmacy technician, including tasks such as fulfilling medication orders, delivering medications, compounding both sterile and non-sterile preparations, and gathering medication history.
Additionally
All completed under the supervision of a pharmacist. Prepares medications for dispensing. Interviews patients to obtain medication history. Perform duties related to medication ordering, receipt, stocking, and inventory control. Performs clerical duties in the pharmacy to ensure efficient operations. Receives and interprets medication/prescription orders and enters them into the pharmacy computer system. Performs medication and prescription billing activities. Opportunity to hold site and/or system pharmacy intern leadership positions. Participation in mock job/residency interviews with CV review. Project opportunities to work with site and system leadership. Intern Development series to learn about various topics pertinent to professional development. Certification is available upon completion. Must be able to demonstrate knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served. Must demonstrate knowledge of the principles of growth and development over the life span and possess the ability to assess data reflective of the patient's status and interpret the appropriate information needed to identify each patient's requirements relative to his/her age-specific needs, and to provide the care needed as described in the department's policies and procedures. Age-specific information is developed further in the departmental job standards. What You Will Need High school diploma or GED equivalent and current enrollment in an accredited College of Pharmacy required. A pharmacy intern does not require a license from the Board of Pharmacy, but all interns seeking practical pharmacy experience toward licensure as a pharmacist must register with the Board's internship program on forms provided by the Board. Currently enrolled in an accredited or approved program in Pharmacy.
Benefits
Dental Insurance
Life Insurance
Paid Parental Leave
Paid Time Off
Health Insurance
Vision Insurance
Short-Term Disability
Long-Term Disability
Flexible Spending Accounts
Employer Match
Retirement Plans
Adoption Assistance
Educational Assistance Program
Knowledge,
Skills &
Abilities
Required: Enrolled in the first or second year of a Doctor of Pharmacy degree program. Good communication and customer service skills. Strong attention to details. Strong teamwork skills. Effective multitasking and prioritization skills. Basic computer skills. Must demonstrate integrity, maturity, dependability, a positive attitude and enthusiasm. Ability to maintain confidentiality.
Physical
Requirements and
Working
Conditions: Operates all equipment necessary to perform the job. Frequent fine motor motion of hands and wrists to operate keyboard and manipulate syringes. Lifts, carries, and/or pushes/pulls various items (bags, boxes, carts, etc.) while utilizing proper technique. Will be frequently required to lift to 35 lbs., lift and carry up to 35 lbs. at waist height a reasonable distance, push/pull with 30 lbs. of force. Must be able to sit, stand, walk, lift, bend, kneel, climb, twist, crawl and reach above shoulders. Must have functional speech, vision, touch, and hearing. May be exposed to chemical hazards. May be exposed to chemical and hazardous waste as well as blood and body fluids and communicable disease. Therefore, protective clothing and equipment must be worn as necessary. This job description indicates the general nature and level of work expected of the incumbent. It is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive list of activities, duties or responsibilities required of the incumbent. Incumbent may be required to perform other related duties.
Our
Commitment to
You:
Advocate
Health offers a comprehensive suite of
Total
Rewards: benefits and well-being programs, competitive compensation, generous retirement offerings, programs that invest in your career development and so much more – so you can live fully at and away from work, including: Compensation Base compensation listed within the listed pay range based on factors such as qualifications, skills, relevant experience, and/or training Premium pay such as shift, on call, and more based on a teammate's job Incentive pay for select positions Opportunity for annual increases based on performance Benefits and more Paid Time Off programs Health and welfare benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life, and Short- and Long-Term Disability Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses Family benefits such as adoption assistance and paid parental leave Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs Educational Assistance Program About Advocate Health Advocate Health is the third-largest nonprofit, integrated health system in the United States, created from the combination of Advocate Aurora Health and Atrium Health. Providing care under the names Advocate Health Care in Illinois; Atrium Health in the Carolinas, Georgia and Alabama; and Aurora Health Care in Wisconsin, Advocate Health is a national leader in clinical innovation, health outcomes, consumer experience and value-based care. Headquartered in Charlotte, North Carolina, Advocate Health services nearly 6 million patients and is engaged in hundreds of clinical trials and research studies, with Wake Forest University School of Medicine serving as the academic core of the enterprise. It is nationally recognized for its expertise in cardiology, neurosciences, oncology, pediatrics and rehabilitation, as well as organ transplants, burn treatments and specialized musculoskeletal programs. Advocate Health employs 155,000 teammates across 69 hospitals and over 1,000 care locations, and offers one of the nation’s largest graduate medical education programs with over 2,000 residents and fellows across more than 200 programs. Committed to providing equitable care for all, Advocate Health provides more than $6 billion in annual community benefits. This is Transformation One shared purpose brought us together. Now, as one of the 10 largest not-for-profit, integrated health systems in the United States, our combined strength and stability drives us forward. Starting with You Caring for nearly 3 million people has inspired a transformation. One in which the patient’s experience guides our vision and empowers us to offer new possibilities in our communities. Reshaping Access What is access? It’s offering more sites of care than any other health system in the Midwest. But there’s a new frontier. Access is exploring the latest technologies to deliver care to patients exactly where they are and exactly when they need it Inspiring Professionals With our dynamically inclusive workforce and strong connections to the places where we live and work, we’ll touch more lives and contribute to stronger and more vibrant communities. Transforming Care We’re redefining the standard for care with world-class doctors and caregivers, innovative solutions, outstanding outcomes, and leading-edge research and clinical trials.
Combined,
Advocate and
Aurora are recognized for clinical excellence in: Cardiovascular Care Neurosciences Gynecology Oncology Pediatrics Primary Care Neurology Geriatrics Trauma Care
