About the role#
As a Pharmacy Intern, you will work under the direct supervision of a registered pharmacist to gain practical experience. You will perform the duties of a pharmacy technician while developing clinical skills appropriate to your current level of education. This role requires working in a constant state of alertness and maintaining safety standards at all times.
What you'll do#
- Assist pharmacists in preparing, compounding, and dispensing medications for inpatient and outpatient use.
- Maintain electronic records for patient profiles, insurance billing, and prescription status.
- Interact with customers, answer phones, and provide information on drugs, dosages, and contraindications under pharmacist supervision.
- Manage inventory by ordering, stocking shelves, rotating products, and processing recalls.
- Follow established procedures for the documentation, security, and dispensing of controlled substances.
- Identify and flag patients who qualify for Medication Therapy Management (MTM) programs.
- Fill medication carts and dispensing machines, and prepare IV medications using sterile techniques.
What you'll need#
- High School diploma or GED, or 10 years of work experience.
- Ability to perform all standard duties of a pharmacy technician.
- Strong customer service skills for interacting with patients and medical staff.
- Understanding of Medication Therapy Management (MTM) programs.
- Frequent use of vision and depth perception to identify medications and distinguish colors.
- Ability to perform physical tasks including frequent lifting, standing, walking, and repetitive hand or arm movements.
Location & details#
- Location: St. Louis, Missouri.
- Work Modality: On-site.
- Employment Type: Full-time.
- Compensation: This is a paid position.
About SSM Health
SSM Health is a nonprofit, integrated health system founded in 1872. Based in St. Louis, Missouri, the organization operates hospitals, physician offices, and outpatient centers across Illinois, Missouri, Oklahoma, and Wisconsin. It employs over 20,000 people and provides a range of services including home care, hospice, pharmacy benefits, and health insurance. The system maintains a presence as a major employer in the communities it serves.
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