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Pharmacy Internship

  • Internship
    Full-time
    Off-cycle Internship
  • Healthcare
  • Park City

AI generated summary

  • You must be fully matriculated in the College of Pharmacy and hold a Utah Pharmacy Intern or Temporary Pharmacist License. Preferably, you should be a second or third-year intern.
  • You will assist with pharmacy technician duties, solve medication use issues, engage in quality improvement, ensure compliance with regulations, and provide drug information to various audiences.

Requirements

  • Must be fully-matriculated and accepted in the College of Pharmacy.
  • One of the following
  • Current Utah State Pharmacy Intern Licensure.
  • Current Temporary Pharmacist License issued through the State of Utah.
  • * Additional license requirements as determined by the hiring department.
  • Preferred
  • Second or Third year intern.

Responsibilities

  • Performs the essential functions of Pharmacy Technician I.
  • Performs the essential functions of Pharmacy Technician II.
  • Trains to be able to solve problems in the medication use process for patients and the organization.
  • Identifies and engages in organizational and department quality improvement activities to improve patient care, the medication use process, and pharmacy operations.
  • Trains to assume responsibility for the medication use process, following medication use policy and all laws, regulations, and standards applicable to pharmacy practice.
  • Learns to assess appropriate drug information and literature resources, and provide effective information to varied audiences including patients, other health care professions, and peers.

FAQs

What is the primary responsibility of a pharmacy intern at University of Utah Health?

The primary responsibility of a pharmacy intern is to perform essential functions of a pharmacist under the direct supervision of a pharmacist, participate in structured professional development, and assist in solving problems in the medication use process for patients and the organization.

What qualifications are required to apply for the pharmacy internship?

Candidates must be fully-matriculated and accepted in the College of Pharmacy and must possess either a Current Utah State Pharmacy Intern Licensure or a Current Temporary Pharmacist License issued through the State of Utah.

Are there preferred qualifications for this pharmacy internship position?

Yes, preferred qualifications include being a second or third-year intern.

What are the working conditions for this internship?

The position involves light work, may exert up to 20 pounds, and requires standing for extended periods of time. It is not exposed to adverse environmental conditions.

Are multi-lingual candidates encouraged to apply?

Yes, multi-lingual candidates are welcomed and encouraged to apply.

What type of work schedule can interns expect?

Interns can expect a part-time work schedule which includes weekends and variable shifts.

Where is the location of the internship?

The internship is located at Redstone Health Center in Park City, UT.

Is there support for underrepresented groups in the hiring process?

Yes, University of Utah Health values candidates from historically underrepresented groups and encourages them to apply.

Is prior experience required for this position?

While prior experience is not explicitly required, being a second or third-year intern is preferred, indicating some previous educational background in pharmacy is beneficial.

Will background checks or drug screenings be conducted?

Yes, this position may require the successful completion of a criminal background check and/or drug screen.

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Mission & Purpose

University of Utah Health is the Intermountain West’s only academic health care system, combining excellence in patient care, the latest in medical research, and teaching to provide leading-edge medicine in a caring and personal setting. The system provides care for Utahns and residents of five surrounding states in a referral area encompassing more than 10 percent of the continental United States.