Pharmacy Intern – Inpatient
Salem, OR, US
Pharmacy
Per Diem
Job ID: #17199
Location: Salem Health, 665 Winter Street SE, Salem, Oregon 97301
Department: Pharmacy
Position Type: Unscheduled, Per Diem, Non-Exempt
Schedule: Coverage as needed on weekends, 24-hour availability for inpatient pharmacy.
Your role with us
The pharmacy intern at Salem Health plays a critical role in supporting pharmacists and ensuring the safe and efficient delivery of patient care. This position requires strong communication and critical thinking skills, as well as the ability to work collaboratively with healthcare providers and patients. Under the supervision of a pharmacist, the intern will review patient records, perform clinical interventions, and assist with medication management.
What you'll do
- Reviews patient records and orders regarding drug therapy, performing clinical interventions as defined by protocol and consulting with staff members on appropriate medication use.
- Organizes and prioritizes workload to ensure efficiency and accuracy, assisting in training new staff and keeping current with changes and new procedures.
- Performs medication reconciliation, accurately entering patient information into Epic computer system and initiating communication with primary care physicians and community pharmacies as needed.
- Fills and labels medication bags, initiates deliveries, and ensures nursing staff meet compliance standards, accurately stocking and tracking medications in Omnicell dispensing machines.
- Assists with IV admixture, compounding oral liquid formulations, and batching oral unit dose syringes, demonstrating knowledge of stability standards and cleaning procedures.
- Greets patients and healthcare providers, answering questions and requests, maintaining pharmacy inventory, and ensuring medication availability.
- Documents clinical interventions and participates in quality assurance activities, utilizing technology and critical thinking skills to resolve discrepancies and improve patient care.
Required qualifications
- Enrolled in or graduate of an accredited college of pharmacy.
Additional Information
- Candidates will thrive in this role by possessing a strong foundation in pharmacy principles and excellent communication skills, with the ability to work collaboratively and think critically.
- Success in this role requires effective organizational skills, including the ability to prioritize tasks, manage multiple priorities, and work independently.
- A working knowledge of computer software programs, including Epic, and regulatory guidelines is beneficial, along with the ability to read and understand complex documents and handle stressful situations professionally.
Why Salem Health?
Salem Health is a Top Workplace in Oregon, known for fostering a supportive culture where your contributions truly matter. As an award-winning, independent health care system, we serve our region through Salem Hospital, multiple community clinics and West Valley Hospital, ensuring broad access to high-quality care.
We believe in empowering our teams. Through Lean principles, staff help drive innovation and solve real problems. We also invest in your growth with professional development, tuition assistance, and clear career pathways. At Salem Health, you’ll find more than a job, you’ll find purpose, connection, and room to thrive.
Salem Health Hospitals and Clinics is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other status or condition protected by law.
Salem Health Hospitals and Clinics is committed to providing access, equal opportunity, and reasonable accommodation for applicants. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact my.recruiter@salemhealth.org.
Location: Salem Health, 665 Winter Street SE, Salem, Oregon 97301
Department: Pharmacy
Position Type: Unscheduled, Per Diem, Non-Exempt
Schedule: Coverage as needed on weekends, 24-hour availability for inpatient pharmacy.
Your role with us
The pharmacy intern at Salem Health plays a critical role in supporting pharmacists and ensuring the safe and efficient delivery of patient care. This position requires strong communication and critical thinking skills, as well as the ability to work collaboratively with healthcare providers and patients. Under the supervision of a pharmacist, the intern will review patient records, perform clinical interventions, and assist with medication management.
What you'll do
- Reviews patient records and orders regarding drug therapy, performing clinical interventions as defined by protocol and consulting with staff members on appropriate medication use.
- Organizes and prioritizes workload to ensure efficiency and accuracy, assisting in training new staff and keeping current with changes and new procedures.
- Performs medication reconciliation, accurately entering patient information into Epic computer system and initiating communication with primary care physicians and community pharmacies as needed.
- Fills and labels medication bags, initiates deliveries, and ensures nursing staff meet compliance standards, accurately stocking and tracking medications in Omnicell dispensing machines.
- Assists with IV admixture, compounding oral liquid formulations, and batching oral unit dose syringes, demonstrating knowledge of stability standards and cleaning procedures.
- Greets patients and healthcare providers, answering questions and requests, maintaining pharmacy inventory, and ensuring medication availability.
- Documents clinical interventions and participates in quality assurance activities, utilizing technology and critical thinking skills to resolve discrepancies and improve patient care.
Required qualifications
- Enrolled in or graduate of an accredited college of pharmacy.
Additional Information
- Candidates will thrive in this role by possessing a strong foundation in pharmacy principles and excellent communication skills, with the ability to work collaboratively and think critically.
- Success in this role requires effective organizational skills, including the ability to prioritize tasks, manage multiple priorities, and work independently.
- A working knowledge of computer software programs, including Epic, and regulatory guidelines is beneficial, along with the ability to read and understand complex documents and handle stressful situations professionally.
Why Salem Health?
Salem Health is a Top Workplace in Oregon, known for fostering a supportive culture where your contributions truly matter. As an award-winning, independent health care system, we serve our region through Salem Hospital, multiple community clinics and West Valley Hospital, ensuring broad access to high-quality care.
We believe in empowering our teams. Through Lean principles, staff help drive innovation and solve real problems. We also invest in your growth with professional development, tuition assistance, and clear career pathways. At Salem Health, you’ll find more than a job, you’ll find purpose, connection, and room to thrive.
Salem Health Hospitals and Clinics is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other status or condition protected by law.
Salem Health Hospitals and Clinics is committed to providing access, equal opportunity, and reasonable accommodation for applicants. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact my.recruiter@salemhealth.org.
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