About the role#
As a Pharmacy Intern at Great Plains Health, you will work under the guidance of licensed Pharmacists to support the safe handling, preparation, and distribution of drug inventory. You will gain hands-on experience in a hospital setting while serving as an educational resource for both staff and patients. This role involves direct interaction with the pharmacy team and requires adherence to state laws regarding pharmacist supervision.
What you'll do#
- Assist with ordering, receiving, unpacking, and storing medications and supplies.
- Package medications, restock dispensing areas, and fill floor stock, crash carts, and automated devices.
- Prepare sterile products, including large volume and piggyback items.
- Track medication expiration dates throughout the facility and remove items as needed.
- Manage administrative tasks such as answering the telephone, directing calls, and assisting customers at the front counter.
- Generate reports and re-dispense labels.
- Pick up orders and medications from patient care areas during rounds.
- Administer vaccines, provide patient counseling, and offer drug information under the supervision of a Pharmacist.
- Document chart notes for cosignature by a Pharmacist.
What you'll need#
- High School Diploma or equivalent.
- Current enrollment in or graduation from an Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE) accredited Doctor of Pharmacy program.
- Good academic standing.
- Active registration in good standing with the Nebraska Board of Pharmacy as a Pharmacist Intern prior to your start date.
- Ability to lift and handle supplies weighing up to 50 pounds.
- Capability to perform physical tasks including frequent walking, standing, bending, reaching, and manual dexterity.
Location & details#
- Location: North Platte, Nebraska.
- Work Modality: On-site.
- Employment Type: Full-time, variable hours.
- Compensation: This is a paid internship.
About Great Plains Health
Great Plains Health is a nonprofit regional referral center based in North Platte, Nebraska. Founded in 1975, the system operates a 116-bed hospital and supports nearly 100 physicians across 30 medical specialties. It provides services including heart and vascular care, cancer treatment, and orthopedics to patients across west Nebraska, northern Kansas, and northern Colorado. The organization employs approximately 1,200 people and maintains a network of 13 clinics.
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