Description

About Jordan Valley Health:

Jordan Valley Health (JVH) is a mission-driven organization dedicated to improving the health of individuals and families in underserved communities. We provide comprehensive healthcare services including primary medical, dental, vision, and behavioral health. Our mission is simple: Improve our community’s health through access and relationships. By working collaboratively with partners and continually innovating, JVH strives to be a leader in providing essential healthcare for the underserved, ensuring everyone in our community has access to quality healthcare.

Job Summary:

The Graduate Pharmacy Intern is a recent PharmD graduate actively pursuing pharmacist licensure. Under the direct supervision of a licensed pharmacist, this role supports clinical and operational pharmacy services to optimize medication use and patient outcomes. The intern may perform pharmacist-level functions as permitted by state law but may not independently verify prescriptions or make final clinical decisions.

Key Responsibilities:

• Assist in the safe, effective, and cost-efficient management of medications across the continuum of care.
• Review and evaluate medication orders for accuracy and appropriateness.
• Provide patient counseling on medication use, adherence, and side effects under pharmacist supervision.
• Support dispensing, monitoring, and communication of medication-related needs.
• Collaborate with pharmacists, providers, nursing, pharmacy technicians, and other medical staff to optimize patient care outcomes.
• Provide drug information and assist with clinical decision support.
• Identify and escalate medication-related problems and assist in developing care plans/solutions to medication-related problems.
• Support oversight of pharmacy technicians as directed.
• Maintain compliance with all policies, procedures, regulatory requirements, and professional standards.
• Participate in quality improvement initiatives and departmental goals.
• Maintain professionalism and a patient-centered approach in all interactions.
• Actively prepare for and obtain pharmacist licensure within established timelines.
• Provide patient care services as needed, to include but not limited to: immunizations, medication therapy management, disease state consultations, adherence-based patient calls
• Promotes effective working relations and work effectively as part of a team to facilitate the Clinic’s ability to meet its goals and objectives.
• Attains all agreed to goals and objectives within specified time frames, as part of the Clinic’s overall mission.
• Responsibly follows the Clinic Exposure Control Plans/Bloodborne and Airborne Pathogens.
• Demonstrates respect and regard for the dignity of all patients, families, visitors and fellow employees to ensure a professional, responsible and courteous environment.
• Promotes the education and development of students, interns, residents, apprentices, and other new staff by sharing expertise, responding to questions, and fostering a positive and supportive learning environment.
• All other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Benefits Overview:

• Retirement Plan: Pre-tax and Roth 403(b) retirement plans with a 5% employer match starting after 30 days of employment.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP): Free confidential support for personal and professional challenges, including counseling and crisis intervention.
• Pay on demand available

Health Requirements:

All employees are required to provide proof of vaccination for Flu, Hepatitis B and Tuberculosis (TB) as part of our commitment to maintaining a safe and healthy workplace.

Application Process:

Interested applicants should submit a resume and cover letter through the JVH career portal at Careers & Education - Jordan Valley. Applications will be accepted on a rolling basis until the position is filled.

Jordan Valley Health is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran, or disability status.

Requirements

Minimum Education:

• Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD) from an accredited school of pharmacy.

Minimum Work Experience:

• Prior pharmacy intern experience preferred.
• Experience with EHR/pharmacy systems preferred.
• 340B, FQHC experience preferred.
• Specialty experience preferred.
• Interested in ambulatory care, community health, or specialty pharmacy.

Required Licenses/Certifications:

• Active Pharmacy Intern licensure in the State of Missouri.
• Active pursuit of pharmacist licensure (e.g., NAPLEX/MP JE scheduled/planned).
• Immunization certification