Pharmacy Intern - Hospital
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University of Missouri Health Care
Columbia, MO, US
Summary
The pharmacy intern will assist pharmacists in reviewing and interpreting prescriptions, preparing medications, and managing automated dispensing systems. They will also perform clinical tasks such as I.V. rounds and preparing chemotherapy admixtures under direct supervision.
Job Description
Shift: Varied shifts
Department: Pharmacy
Compensation:
· Base Pay Range:
o 1st year - $20/hour
o 2nd year - $22/hour
o 3rd year - $24/hour
o 4th year - $26/hour
· Shift Differentials:
o Additional $1.25 per hour for Evening shift
o Additional $1.50 per hour for Weekend shift
ABOUT THE JOB
MU Health Care is looking for a dedicated and detail-oriented individual to join our dynamic pharmacy team! The ideal candidate is passionate about patient care, thrives in a fast-paced environment, and excels in collaborative settings. With a keen eye for accuracy and a commitment to excellence, you will play a crucial role in ensuring optimal medication management and safety. If you are a proactive problem-solver with strong communication skills and a desire to make a meaningful impact, we want you on our team. Join us at MU Health Care and be part of a community that values innovation, compassion, and professional growth. Apply today to embark on a rewarding career journey with us!
ABOUT MU HEALTH CARE
MU Health Care is proud to be named one of Forbes’ Best-in-State Employers seven years in a row, and that’s largely a result of the incredible culture and team we’ve built. At MU Health Care, we have an inspired, hard-working and collaborative environment driven by our mission to save and improve lives. Here, we believe anything is possible and rally around solutions. We celebrate innovation and offer opportunities to be a part of something bigger — to have a voice and role in the work that is serving our community and changing the field of medicine.
Our academic health system — the only in mid-Missouri — is home to seven hospitals, including the region’s only Level 1 Trauma Center and region’s only Children’s Hospital, as well as over 90 specialty clinics. Here you can define your career among our many clinical and nonclinical positions — with growth, opportunity and support every step of the way.
Learn more about MU Health Care.
Learn more about living in mid-Missouri.
DETAILED JOB DESCRIPTION
Under the direct supervision of a pharmacist, review and interpret prescriptions for inpatients and outpatients using computerized patient profiles to ensure the appropriateness of dosage and to determine the significance of potential drug-drug interaction.
Under direct supervision of a pharmacist, contact and confers with physicians concerning the appropriate drug, dose, dosing interval, drug allergy and drug-drug interaction.
Prepare and dispense appropriate amount of inpatients and outpatient medication under supervision of a pharmacist.
Fill automated dispensing machines and delivers patient medications accurately.
Conduct I.V. rounds and under the direct supervision of a pharmacist, prepares I.V. additives using aseptic techniques in the laminar air flow hood.
Prepare the admixtures chemotherapy using aseptic and safe technique in type II safety hood under direct pharmacist supervision.
Perform other job related duties as assigned by the pharmacist or Pharmacy Manager.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
Must either be registered as a pharmacy technician or licensed as a pharmacy intern
Previous pharmacy experience preferred
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met with or without reasonable accommodation. The performance of these physical demands is an essential function of the job. The employee may be required ambulate, remain in a stationary position and position self to reach and/or move objects above the shoulders and below the knees. The employee may be required to move objects up to 10 lbs.
Equal Employment Opportunity
The University of Missouri is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
As part of the state’s premier academic medical center, University of Missouri Health Care offers a full spectrum of care, ranging from primary care to highly specialized, multidisciplinary treatment for patients with the most severe illnesses and injuries. Patients from each of Missouri’s 114 counties are served by approximately 6,000 physicians, nurses and health care professionals at MU Health Care.
MU Health Care is a part of University of Missouri Health System, which also includes the MU School of Health Professions, the MU School of Medicine, the MU Sinclair School of Nursing and University Physicians practice plan.
University Hospital includes: The Frank L. Mitchell Jr., MD Trauma Center. A nationally accredited Cycle II Chest Pain Center and a nationally accredited Primary Stroke Center, the George D. Peak Memorial Burn and Wound Center.
University of Missouri Women’s and Children's Hospital is Missouri's only hospital dedicated to women and children. It is the largest pediatric health care facility in mid-Missouri.
Ellis Fischel Cancer Center is Missouri’s only hospital dedicated solely to cancer care.
Missouri Orthopaedic Institute is the newest and largest freestanding orthopaedic center in mid-Missouri.
The Missouri Psychiatric Center offers short-term, intensive inpatient treatment services for adults, adolescents and children at our facility adjacent to University Hospital.
Interested in finding out more about the University of Missouri health care system? Check out the links below:
Homepage: muhealth.org
Career Page: jobs.muhealth.org
Facebook: facebook.com/muhealthcare
Facebook Career Page: facebook.com/MUHealthCareJobs
Founded
1839
Company size
5,001-10,000 employees
Industry
Hospitals and Health Care
Org type
Educational
Headquarters
Columbia, Missouri
As part of the state’s premier academic medical center, University of Missouri Health Care offers a full spectrum of care, ranging from primary care to highly specialized, multidisciplinary treatment for patients with the most severe illnesses and injuries. Patients from each of Missouri’s 114 counties are served by approximately 6,000 physicians, nurses and health care professionals at MU Health Care.
MU Health Care is a part of University of Missouri Health System, which also includes the MU School of Health Professions, the MU School of Medicine, the MU Sinclair School of Nursing and University Physicians practice plan.
University Hospital includes: The Frank L. Mitchell Jr., MD Trauma Center. A nationally accredited Cycle II Chest Pain Center and a nationally accredited Primary Stroke Center, the George D. Peak Memorial Burn and Wound Center.
University of Missouri Women’s and Children's Hospital is Missouri's only hospital dedicated to women and children. It is the largest pediatric health care facility in mid-Missouri.
Ellis Fischel Cancer Center is Missouri’s only hospital dedicated solely to cancer care.
Missouri Orthopaedic Institute is the newest and largest freestanding orthopaedic center in mid-Missouri.
The Missouri Psychiatric Center offers short-term, intensive inpatient treatment services for adults, adolescents and children at our facility adjacent to University Hospital.
Interested in finding out more about the University of Missouri health care system? Check out the links below:
Homepage: muhealth.org
Career Page: jobs.muhealth.org
Facebook: facebook.com/muhealthcare
Facebook Career Page: facebook.com/MUHealthCareJobs
Founded
1839
Company size
5,001-10,000 employees
Industry
Hospitals and Health Care
Org type
Educational
Headquarters
Columbia, Missouri