Pharmacist Intern | Hospital Inpatient Pharmacy | PRN

About the Role Logan Health Inpatient Hospital Pharmacy is looking for a Registered Pharmacist Intern to join their team in Kalispell, MT. This is a paid PRN (as needed) position. You must be enrolled or a graduate of an accredited school of pharmacy and hold the Montana Board of Pharmacy Registered Intern Pharmacist license. Under the supervision of a registered Pharmacist, you will assist with preparing and distributing medications, maintaining drug inventory and patient records.

What You'll Do

• Manufacture, prepare, compound, package and label pharmaceuticals within specialized programs (IV additive service, oncology meds, investigational drug service).
• Exhibit working knowledge of aseptic technique for preparing sterile products.
• Assist Pharmacists in dispensing medications by obtaining Pharmacist verification prior to distribution.
• Perform patient billing timely and accurately per department protocol.
• Accurately deliver narcotics and document delivery according to procedure.
• Assist Pharmacists in ordering and receiving pharmaceuticals. Receive and unpack medication orders noting discrepancies to invoice.
• Assist Pharmacists in monitoring stock for outdated medications and properly dispose of them in a timely manner.
• Effectively use precautionary measures for blood product derivatives, needles, syringes, chemotherapeutic agents, and/or chemicals.
• Exhibit knowledge of new drug products.
• Accurately fill patient orders, floor stock, medication carts and/or unit inspections at assigned locations.
• Outpatient area: Delivers and counsels patients leaving the inpatient or outpatient departments as part of the “Meds to Beds” program.

The above essential functions are representative of major duties of positions in this job classification. Specific duties and responsibilities may vary based upon departmental needs. Other duties may be assigned similar to the above consistent with knowledge, skills and abilities required for the job.

• Maintains regular and consistent attendance as scheduled by department leadership.

What We're Looking For

• Montana Board of Pharmacy Pharmacist Intern license required.
• Current enrollment or graduate of an accredited school of pharmacy required.
• Knowledge of pharmacy computer systems preferred.
• Understanding of medical terminology and calculations preferred.
• Knowledge of medication brand and generic names preferred.
• Previous pharmacy experience preferred.
• Excellent organizational skills, detail-oriented, a self-starter, possess critical thinking skills and be able to set priorities and function as part of a team as well as independently.
• Commitment to working in a team environment and maintaining confidentiality as needed.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills including the ability to communicate effectively with various audiences.
• Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to manage sensitive and confidential situations with tact, professionalism, and diplomacy.
• Possess and maintain computer skills to include working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite and ability to learn other software as needed.

Nice to Have

• Working knowledge of aseptic technique for sterile products (already listed under duties)
• Experience with IV additive service, oncology medications, and investigational drug service
• Familiarity with blood product derivatives and related safety practices

Compensation & Benefits

• Benefits: 401(k) with generous matching; Employee referral program; Employee assistance program (EAP); Logan Health Fitness Center - Waived registration fee and 1/2 off monthly membership dues
• PRN positions may include hourly differential pay for certain shifts or hours, offering extra compensation based on department-specific scheduling needs. PRN employees can participate in a matching 401(k) plan and have access to the Employee Assistance Program.