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As a Pharmacy Intern, your compassion for others is felt in simple ways that make a huge impact: spending time to explain a medication, asking how a patient is feeling, checking with pharmacists and other health care providers to make sure patient pharmacy care is running smoothly. Your concern for patients helps to fulfill the Legacy mission of making life better for others.

The pharmacy intern is responsible for the safe and appropriate use of medications through the provision of comprehensive pharmaceutical care, under direct supervision of a pharmacist.

CLINICAL COMPETENCE:

• The pharmacy intern will demonstrate knowledge of clinical pharmacy and apply this knowledge when staffing in the pharmacy.
• All clinical activities will be performed under the direct supervision of a pharmacist and as appropriate to the intern’s level of education and experience.
• Clinical activities include those described in the Legacy Intern Manual and may be site specific.

STAFFING AND WORK FLOWS:

• The pharmacy intern will demonstrate competency in a variety of settings - both inpatient and outpatient. Some of these competencies include:
  • Performing medication reconciliation during transitions of care.
  • Providing appropriate medication counseling to patients in both the inpatient and outpatient settings.
  • Completing accurate IV admixing and compounding, following the rules and regulations set forth by Compliance and 795/797 Standards.
  • Assisting with operations of the automatic dispensing cabinets (ADC) including refilling medications, loading, and unstocking medications.
  • Responding to changes in workload as necessary. Uses time in productive manner - assists technicians & other pharmacists, restocks, cleans, orders, organizes, special projects, etc.

COMMUNICATION:

• Interns are expected to use professional oral and written communication with pharmacy team members; management; nurses; providers; and patients. Professional communication can be described by the following objectives:
  • Utilizes effective, open and respectful communication.
  • Demonstrates empathy and good listening skills.
  • Negotiates and maintains open communication channels.
  • Maintains effectiveness with timely flow of information.
  • Upholds strong rapport with health care practitioners.
  • Demonstrates appropriate telephone and other communication skills.

TECHNICAL COMPETENCE:

• The Intern will provide quality medication-related care by ensuring accurate and efficient distributive services. This includes:
  • Preparation of medication orders in assigned areas under the direct supervision of a pharmacist (e.g., compounding, IV admixture, first doses, and central fill)
  • Utilizing pharmacy computer technology to dispense medications.
  • Completing outdates and quality control for the medications stocked in the hospital.
  • Demonstration of knowledge of hospital, departmental and regulatory policies and procedures and incorporates this into daily workflows.

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT:

• The Intern is responsible for updating their pharmacy knowledge and skills and using their knowledge and skills to provide quality pharmaceutical care.
  • Attends pharmacy related educational opportunities offered at a System level and at their site of practice.
  • Completes required Legacy education and self-learning modules as assigned.
  • Prepares medication use evaluations and educates pharmacy staff on new drug therapy if assigned by manager.

SAFETY AND SECURITY:

• The Intern will demonstrate knowledge and application of patient, personnel, department and facility safety and security. This is ensured by:
  • Knowledge and application of established policies and procedures, safety, security, and emergency plans which can be found on the Legacy Intranet.
  • Maintenance of accurate inventory and records on controlled substances as required by law.
  • Maintenance of a clean, safe, and orderly work environment.
  • Reporting safety concerns and events in the iCARE System and to their manager, as appropriate.

FACILITIES:

• Follows established policies and procedures.
• Maintains temperature monitoring and maintenance per protocol.
• Document all work appropriately in electronic records system.
• Cleans sterile products preparation area daily to maintain integrity of sterile products environment.
• Documents maintenance as required.
• Maintains orderly work environment.

Education:

• Currently enrolled student of accredited School of Pharmacy

• Current applicable state Pharmacy Intern License required.

Our Legacy is good for health for Our People, Our Patients, Our Communities, Our World. Above all, we will do the right thing.

If you are passionate about our mission and believe you can contribute to our team, we encourage you to apply—even if you don't meet every qualification listed. We are committed to fostering an inclusive environment where everyone can grow and succeed.

Legacy Health is an equal opportunity employer and prohibits unlawful discrimination and harassment of any type and affords equal employment opportunities to employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion or creed, citizenship status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

To learn more about our employee benefits click here: www.legacyhealth.org/For-Health-Professionals/careers/benefiting-you