Pharmacy Intern
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Job Description
About Presbyterian Healthcare Services
Presbyterian exists to improve the health of patients, members, and the communities we serve. They are a locally owned, not-for-profit healthcare system comprised of nine hospitals, a statewide health plan, and a growing multi-specialty medical group. Founded in New Mexico in 1908, they are the state’s largest private employer with nearly 13,000 employees, including more than 1,200 providers and nearly 3,500 nurses.
Their health plan serves more than 640,000 members statewide and offers Medicare Advantage, Medicaid (Centennial Care), and Commercial health plans.
AA/EOE/VET/DISABLED. PHS is a drug-free and tobacco-free employer with smoke-free campuses.
Job Description: Pharmacy Intern
Presbyterian is seeking a motivated Pharmacy Intern to join their team. This internship offers an excellent opportunity to develop your clinical and administrative skills while working closely with experienced pharmacists. The Intern will assist in all areas of pharmaceutical practice.
Type of Opportunity: Per Required Need (0.001 FTE)
Work Schedule: Varied Days and Hours
Responsibilities:
• Responsible for on-call, weekend, night, and/or holiday coverage as required on a rotating basis.
• Fills medication orders for inpatients, outpatients, regionals, and PHS clinics. Distributes floor stock supplies.
• Compounds, labels, and repackages medications.
• Fills and exchanges unit dose cassettes.
• Fills orders for controlled substances and maintains all required records.
• Delivers supplies to the patient unit and ancillary areas.
• Performs clerical and billing duties as assigned.
• Answers telephone and responds to questions and problems.
• Restocks medication supplies.
• Under the supervision of a pharmacist, develops skills in the provision of drug information to healthcare providers regarding optimal and cost-effective utilization of drugs.
• Responsible for adherence to the Department Compliance Plan for Controlled Substances.
• Performs other functions as required.
Qualifications:
• High School Diploma or GED
• Two to three years of college-level courses
• New Mexico Board of Pharmacy Intern License required.
Benefits:
Presbyterian employees have access to a fun, engaging, and unique wellness program, including free on-site and community-based gyms, nutrition coaching and classes, mindfulness and meditation resources, wellness challenges, and more. Other benefits include:
• Educational and career development options, including tuition and certification reimbursement, scholarship opportunities
• Wearable duress alarm technology
• Shift differentials for nights and weekends
• Differentials for higher education, certifications, and various lead roles
• Malpractice liability insurance
• Loan forgiveness through the New Mexico Higher Education Department
• EPIC electronic charting system
Maximum Offer: USD $25.20/Hr.
Compensation Disclaimer:
The compensation range for this role takes into account a wide range of factors, including but not limited to experience and training, internal equity, and other business and organizational needs.
