Pharmacy Intern - Pharmacy

Penn State Health - St. Joseph Medical Center

Location: US:PA: Reading

Work Type: PRN

FTE: 0.001

Shift: Varied

Evening Shift Differential: $2.00/hour

Night Shift Differential: $2.50/hour

Hours: rotations including weekends

Recruiter Contact: Trevor Smith at tsmith46@pennstatehealth.psu.edu

SUMMARY OF POSITION:

The pharmacy intern serves a dual function within Penn State Health (PSH), they will assist pharmacists and pharmacy technicians with their day to day duties and responsibilities by learning and performing the technical aspects of the pharmacy practice. Additionally, the pharmacy intern will function at the level of staff pharmacists and apply pharmacotherapy knowledge as they continue to develop into a competent practitioner upon graduation and licensure. All duties and responsibilities of the pharmacy intern are performed under the direct supervision of a licensed pharmacist, according to the State Board of Pharmacy regulations.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATION(S)

• Currently enrolled in an ACPE accredited college of pharmacy AND holds/or eligible for a Pennsylvania Pharmacy Intern License and is in good standing with the State Board of Pharmacy

OR

• A student in the first two years of college AND has been accepted into an ACPE accredited college of pharmacy.
• Each intern must register with a pharmacist as their preceptor, according to Pennsylvania State Board of Pharmacy regulations.
• Must exhibit good verbal and written communication skills, enthusiasm for the profession of pharmacy, and compassion for patients.
• Must be able to perform functions such as: lifting and transporting of medication totes and medications, telephone communication with all health care providers, computer order/data entry, and preparation of intravenous and extemporaneous compounds.

WHY PENN STATE HEALTH?

Penn State Health offers exceptional opportunities to learn and grow, exposure to a wide patient population, and the ability to provide individualized, innovative, and specialized care to patients in the community.

Penn State Health offers an exceptional benefits package including medical, dental and vision with no waiting period as well as a Total Rewards Program that highlights a few of the many additional offerings below:

• Be Well with Employee Wellness Programs, and Fitness Discounts (University Fitness Center, Peloton).
• Be Balanced with Generous Paid Time Off, Personal Time, and Paid Parental Leave.
• Be Secured with Retirement, Extended Illness Bank, Life Insurance, and Identity Theft Protection.
• Be Rewarded with Competitive Pay, Tuition Reimbursement, and PAWS UP employee recognition program.
• Be Supported by the HR Solution Center, Learning and Organizational Development and Virtual Benefits Orientation, Employee Exclusive Concierge Service for scheduling.

WHY PENN STATE HEALTH ST. JOSEPH MEDICAL CENTER?

St. Joseph Medical Center first opened its doors in 1873, over 150 years ago. The new 204-bed state-of-the-art hospital, located on Bernville Road, opened in 2006 and in 2015 became the first hospital to join the Penn State Health organization; Penn State Health St. Joseph Medical Center. Penn State Health St. Joseph Medical Center is dedicated to the health, education, and wellness of the community. Our approach to health care is bigger than all of us. It calls us to learn, share, and lift each other up while achieving our goals. With pride in who we are, where we work, and what we do, we are changing lives every day together. We do this by putting our patients first and by living our core values as we serve our community.

YOU TAKE CARE OF THEM. WE’LL TAKE CARE OF YOU. State-of-the-art equipment, endless learning, and a culture of excellence – that’s Penn State Health. But what makes our healthcare award-winning? That’s all you.

This job posting is a general outline of duties performed and is not to be misconstrued as encompassing all duties performed within the position. Eligibility for shift differential pay based on the terms outlined in company policy or union contract. All individuals (including current employees) selected for a position will undergo a background check appropriate for the position's responsibilities.

Penn State Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of any protected class including disability or veteran status. Penn State Health’s policies and objectives are in direct compliance with all federal and state constitutional provisions, laws, regulations, guidelines, and executive orders that prohibit or outlaw discrimination.