Pharmacy Intern

Job Description

Pharmacy Intern | Baptist Health

The Tone:
This is an internship at Baptist Health, located in Little Rock, AR. Baptist Health is a leading and extensive healthcare provider in Arkansas, dedicated to delivering comprehensive patient care across its facilities. This Pharmacy Intern role is crucial for supporting the overall mission by assisting pharmacists in providing essential pharmaceutical services, directly enhancing the quality of care for patients throughout the hospital system. The individual in this position plays a foundational role in medication management and distribution, contributing to patient safety and positive health outcomes.

The TL;DR
• Role: Internship
• Type: Part-time
• Location: In-person, Little Rock, AR

• Team: Pharmacy Department, supporting licensed Pharmacists
• Mission: Enhance hospital-wide patient care by providing essential pharmaceutical support and medication services.

What You’ll Actually Do
• Provide direct support to licensed Pharmacists in the delivery of comprehensive pharmaceutical services to patients.
• Execute essential medication distribution functions, ensuring timely and accurate delivery of pharmaceuticals throughout the hospital.
• Perform sterile intravenous (IV) compounding, adhering to safety protocols and quality standards for patient-specific preparations.
• Contribute to a variety of other duties and initiatives specifically designed to improve and enhance hospital-wide patient care.

The Must-Haves
• Background: Current enrollment in, or acceptance into, an ACPE accredited College of Pharmacy, demonstrating a foundational commitment to a career in pharmacy.
• Experience: No specific years required for this role.
• Skills: Possess an active Pharmacy Intern Permit with the Arkansas State Board of Pharmacy prior to starting orientation; ability to assist with pharmaceutical services, perform medication distribution, and conduct IV compounding.
• Bonus: Previous work experience within an inpatient hospital environment is preferred.