About the role#
This is a part-time, temporary position for pharmacy students to gain practical experience. You will work under the supervision of a licensed pharmacist to learn daily operations and clinical responsibilities.
What you'll do#
- Assist with patient outreach, prescription fulfillment, prior authorizations, and financial assistance.
- Perform pharmacist duties under supervision to build skills in dispensing, order processing, verbal communication, and problem solving.
- Train in the Outpatient Pharmacy, MTM, and Meds to Beds programs.
- Engage in projects and presentations.
- Complete other duties as assigned.
What you'll need#
- Enrollment or acceptance into an ACPE accredited college or school of pharmacy.
- A Pharmacy Intern License or Pharmacy Technician License from the Arkansas State Board of Pharmacy.
- Commitment to obtaining a Pharmacy Intern License within six months of hire.
- Previous pharmacy experience as a technician or intern.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office and EMR software.
- Strong math skills.
- Specialized certifications are a plus.
Location & details#
- Location: Little Rock, Arkansas.
- Work modality: On-site.
- This is a paid, part-time, fixed-term role.
About UAMS - University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences
The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences is a comprehensive academic health center based in Little Rock. Founded in 1879, it operates colleges of medicine, nursing, pharmacy, health professions, and public health alongside a graduate school. The institution functions as the only adult Level 1 trauma center in Arkansas. It employs over 10,000 people and serves as the state's largest public employer.
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