Trinity Health
Trinity Health
Posted 3 months ago
Internship
West Des Moines, Iowa
In Person
Smart Summary
Responsibilities
The Pharmacist Intern prepares patient drug orders and delivers medications and IV admixtures to various hospital areas. They are also responsible for restocking automated dispensing machines and assisting pharmacists with audits and unit inspections.
Qualifications
You are currently enrolled in a pharmacy program and possess a high school diploma or GED. You will need to be registered as a pharmacy intern with the State of Iowa and be Basic Life Support certified within three months of hire.
Must Have Skills for ATS
Pharmacy
Medication administration
IV admixtures
Pharmacy MAR
Unit-dose
Automated dispensing machines
Pyxis
Basic Life Support (BLS)
Job Description
Pharmacy School + Paycheck? We’ve Got You Covered 💊📚
Looking to gain real‑world pharmacy experience while still in school? Our Pharmacist Intern role is designed with pharmacy students in mind. We know school comes first—so we offer flexible scheduling that works around your classes and rotations.
As a Pharmacist Intern, you’ll:
Gain hands‑on experience in a supportive pharmacy environment
Apply what you’re learning in school—right away
Build confidence and skills alongside experienced pharmacists
Earn income while investing in your future career
This is a great opportunity to grow, learn, and get your foot in the door—without sacrificing your academic priorities.
Shift: Casual/Varied
What you will do:
 Prepares patient drug orders.  Â
​Delivers medications and IV admixtures to patient rooms, critical care areas, and other ancillary areas.Â
​Reviews patient MAR and care plans to determine need to return medication to the pharmacy for credit.Â
​Picks up medication orders from nursing areas and distributes for processing.Â
​Credits to the patient and restock usable medications/IVs returned to the pharmacy.Â
​Files medication orders.Â
​Fills unit-dose exchange envelopes.Â
​Processes medication drawers and orders files for admissions, discharges, and transfers.Â
​Assists the pharmacists with audits. Â
​Completes assigned unit inspections.   Â
​Restocks automated medication dispensing machines (AcuDose or Pyxis). Â
​Enters fill stock requisitions for other departments.Â
Qualifications:
High school diploma or GED.Â
Current enrollment in a pharmacy school or program or proof of verbal commitment to a pharmacy school or program
Must be registered as a pharmacy intern with the State of Iowa at the time of hire or registered as a Technician in Training for up to 12 months until able to apply for Intern status after first day of pharmacy school or program. May also be registered as a Certified Pharmacy Technician until Intern status can be obtained.Â
​Basic Life Support (BLS) certified or obtained within three (3) months of hire. The acceptable credentialing body for this requirement is the American Heart Association.
Proof of completion of mandatory reporter within three (3) months of hire.
Our Commitment
Rooted in our Mission and Core Values, we honor the dignity of every person and recognize the unique perspectives, experiences, and talents each colleague brings. By finding common ground and embracing our differences, we grow stronger together and deliver more compassionate, person-centered care. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.
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