Pharmacist Intern
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Job Description
About the Company: Providence / Providence Swedish
Providence is a comprehensive healthcare organization committed to the mission of “Know me, care for me, ease my way.” They are dedicated to improving the health and well-being of each patient, with a focus on serving the poor and vulnerable. Providence operates as a family of organizations, employing over 120,000 “caregivers” (employees) across more than 50 hospitals, over 1,000 clinics, and a full range of health and social services. Their presence spans Alaska, California, Montana, New Mexico, Oregon, Texas, and Washington.
The company fosters a culture of patient-focused, whole-person care built on understanding, commitment, and mutual respect, valuing and empowering its caregivers. Providence offers a comprehensive, “best-in-class” benefits package designed to support well-being, professional growth, and financial security. This includes a 401(k) Savings Plan with employer matching, health care benefits (medical, dental, vision), life and disability insurance, time off benefits (paid parental leave, vacations, holidays, health issues), voluntary benefits, and well-being resources.
Providence is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to creating an inclusive workplace free from discrimination and harassment based on various protected characteristics. They believe in the strength of diversity, shaping an inclusive workforce, fostering learning, and creating equal opportunities for advancement.
Providence Swedish is specifically highlighted as the largest not-for-profit healthcare system in the greater Puget Sound area. It encompasses eight hospital campuses (Ballard, Edmonds, Everett, Centralia, Cherry Hill, First Hill, Issaquah, Olympia), emergency rooms, specialty centers (Redmond, Mill Creek), and the Providence Swedish Medical Group, which is a network of over 190 primary and specialty care locations throughout the Puget Sound. The team is dedicated to improving community well-being by expanding access to quality healthcare through clinics, education, research, innovation, and other outreach efforts.
Job Description: Pharmacist-in-Training (Pharmacist Intern)
This position is for a Pharmacist-in-training, also referred to as a Pharmacist Intern, at Swedish Edmonds.
Overall Role and Responsibilities:
The individual in this role will function as a pharmacist-in-training and is authorized to perform nearly all the duties of a licensed pharmacist. This must be done under the direct supervision and direction of a pharmacy preceptor. A critical limitation of this role is that the intern may not perform the final check of medications.
Working in conjunction with a pharmacy preceptor, the intern is responsible for:
• Helping to ensure that patients receive safe, efficient, and cost-effective drug therapy.
• Providing clinical drug information to a variety of healthcare professionals, including physicians, nurses, and other healthcare professionals, as well as to patients.
Required Qualifications:
• Current enrollment in an accredited school of pharmacy.
• Upon hire, candidates must possess either a Washington Pharmacist License OR a Washington Pharmacist Intern Registration.
Preferred Qualifications:
• Previous experience in a healthcare environment is preferred.
Job Details:
• Company: Swedish Jobs (part of Providence)
• Job Category: Pharmacy
• Job Function: Clinical Care
• Job Schedule: Per-Diem (meaning work on an as-needed basis)
• Job Shift: Variable (shifts may change)
• Career Track: Clinical Professional
• Department: 3905 SED PHARMACY
• Address / Work Location: Swedish Edmonds, 21601 76th Ave W, Edmonds, WA
• Workplace Type: On-site
• Pay Range: The base pay for this role ranges from $20.76 to $30.31 per hour. Additional compensation may be available, including shift differentials, standby/on-call pay, overtime, premiums, extra shift incentives, or bonus opportunities.
