About the role#
This Pharmacist Intern position at MercyOne Des Moines Medical Center provides technical support in the delivery of pharmaceutical care. You will work under the supervision of a licensed pharmacist to perform tasks allowed by Iowa law. This is a part-time, rotating shift role.
What you'll do#
- Prepare patient drug orders, including IV admixtures like TPNs and chemotherapy.
- Deliver medications to patient rooms and critical care areas.
- Review patient MAR and care plans to manage medication returns and credits.
- Restock automated medication dispensing machines and crash carts.
- Complete assigned unit inspections and check medication expiration dates.
- Provide training and mentoring to new employees.
- Assist pharmacists with clinical information gathering and departmental projects.
What you'll need#
- High school diploma or GED.
- Current enrollment in a pharmacy school or program.
- Registration as a pharmacy intern with the State of Iowa.
- Basic Life Support (BLS) certification, or the ability to obtain it within three months of hire.
- Completion of mandatory reporter training within three months of hire.
- Relevant coursework in Pharmaceutical Sciences, Nursing, Health Administration, or Biology.
Location & details#
- Location: Des Moines, Iowa.
- Work Modality: On-site.
- Employment Type: Part-time, rotating shifts.
- Compensation: This is a paid position.
About Trinity Health
Trinity Health is a nonprofit Catholic health care system based in Livonia, Michigan. The organization operates 88 hospitals and 135 continuing care locations across 26 states. Its network includes urgent care centers and various health services. The system employs 123,000 staff members and nearly 27,000 clinicians.
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