Pharmacist Intern

Job Description

About the Company

Providence is a comprehensive healthcare organization committed to a promise of “Know me, care for me, ease my way.” With over 120,000 caregivers (employees), Providence serves across more than 50 hospitals, over 1,000 clinics, and a full range of health and social services in Alaska, California, Montana, New Mexico, Oregon, Texas, and Washington. The organization prides itself on advancing best practices and upholding a more than 100-year tradition of serving the poor and vulnerable. Providence fosters an inclusive workplace that values diversity, ensuring every workforce member is essential, heard, and respected. They are an Equal Opportunity Employer dedicated to creating equal opportunities for advancement and a work environment free from discrimination.

Kadlec Regional Medical Center, a part of Providence, is located in the Tri-Cities, Washington. It stands as the largest non-profit healthcare provider in the region, delivering primary and specialty care. Kadlec is recognized for its commitment to customer service excellence, integrating cutting-edge technology and innovation with evidence-based, patient-focused care. The medical center features a growing open-heart surgery and interventional cardiology program, the region’s sole Level III Neonatal Intensive Care Unit, a world-class all-digital outpatient imaging center, and various other innovative services.

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Job Description: Pharmacist Intern – Kadlec Regional Medical Center – Richland, WA

Job Title: Pharmacist Intern

Location: Kadlec Regional Medical Center, Richland, WA (On-site)

Supervision: The Pharmacist Intern operates under the direct supervision of the Assistant Director, Pharmacy.

Core Duties and Responsibilities:
The intern performs duties as assigned and permitted by Washington State WACs and RCWs for a pharmacy intern. These responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
• Medication Dispensing: Performing technical medication dispensing functions in strict compliance with written policies and procedures.
• Medication Support: Executing a variety of clerical and mechanical medication support duties, such as servicing automated dispensing cabinets, repackaging medications, and preparing labels.
• Data and Record Management: Handling information system data entry assignments, maintaining stock, and managing computerized logs and records.
• Logistics: Delivering medications to patient care units.
• Patient Interaction (as assigned): Conducting medication histories, and counseling and interviewing patients of KRMC and KC.
• Departmental Support: Engaging in other routine departmental support activities approved by pharmacy leadership.

Shift Details:
• Employment Type: Part-time
• FTE: 0.2 FTE (equivalent to approximately 8 hours per week based on a 40-hour work week)
• Shift Pattern: Variable Shift
• Specifics: 0040 – No Daily Overtime 40 Hour Week (This typically indicates a specific internal shift code for a variable part-time schedule).

Required Qualifications:
• Licensure: Active progress towards a pharmacist degree, evidenced by Washington Pharmacy Intern Licensure.
• Upon Hire: Must possess a Washington Pharmacist License OR Washington Pharmacist Intern Registration.

Preferred Qualifications:
• Prior Hospital Pharmacy Technician experience is preferred.

Compensation and Benefits:
• Pay Range: The base pay range for this role is $18.08 – $27.10 per hour.
• Additional Compensation: Opportunities for additional compensation may include shift differentials, standby/on-call pay, overtime, premiums, extra shift incentives, or bonus opportunities.
• Comprehensive Benefits: Providence offers a robust benefits package, including:
• Retirement 401(k) Savings Plan with employer matching.
• Health care benefits (medical, dental, vision).
• Life insurance and disability insurance.
• Time off benefits (paid parental leave, vacations, holidays, time for health issues).
• Voluntary benefits and well-being resources.

Career Track: Clinical Professional
Job Category: Pharmacy
Job Function: Clinical Care
Department: 3010 PHARMACY ADMIN
Requisition ID: 384435