Job Description

Job Location: Hospital Main Campus - Idaho Falls, ID 83404
Position Type: PRN (as needed)Education
Level: Bachelor's Degree
Travel Percentage: None
Job Category: Health CareMountain View Hospital is looking for a Graduate Pharmacy Intern to join our team!
JOB SUMMARY:         Assists the Pharmacist in providing medication and Pharmaceutical services to patients, nurses, physicians, and other hospital personnel.
BENEFITS:
Taking care for our community starts with taking care of our own team. Idaho Falls Community Hospital is proud to offer its employees competitive and comprehensive benefit packages. Benefits include:
- Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance
- Paid Time Off (vacation, holidays and sick days) and Medical Paid Time Off
- Retirement Plans (401K with up to 6% match)
- Earned Quarterly Bonus Program
- Education Reimbursement Program
- Discount for medically necessary procedures performed at Idaho Falls Community Hospital and Mountain View Hospital
Please note benefits are based on eligibility according to full-time, part-time or PRN status classification.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Graduate Pharmacy Intern:
- Reviews prescriptions issued by physicians or other authorized prescribers to assure accuracy and determines formulas and ingredients needed.
- Compounds medications using standard formulas and processes such as weighing, measuring, and mixing ingredients.
- Monitors all posting onto the patient profiles in order that accuracy, drug allergies, drug interactions, duplicate therapy and incompatibilities may be realized and better patient care received.
- Checks patient medication orders prior to delivery to patient care areas to ascertain that the correct drug, dosage form, schedule and strength is being dispensed.
- Performs all aspects of patient care in an environment that optimizes patient safety and reduces the likelihood of medical/health care errors.
- Prepares IV admixtures and extemporaneous parenteral products under aseptic conditions.
- Directs Pharmacy Department personnel engaged in admixing, packaging and labeling pharmaceuticals.
- Answers questions and provides information to physicians, nurses, patients and other healthcare professionals on the appropriate use of medications, drug interactions, side effects, dosage, storage, etc.
- Assists in teaching programs (departmental, medical, nursing, and community).
- Endorses policies and procedures of the department and of the hospital.
ABOUT MOUNTAIN VIEW HOSPITAL:
Mountain View Hospital and our 29 affiliate clinics are committed to providing compassionate, cutting-edge care to our patients. We serve the entire Snake River Valley – all the way from Pocatello to Rexburg. Our medical capabilities span everything from wound care to urgent care, oncology to neurology, physical therapy to speech therapy, a Level III NICU, robust robotic surgery department and a continuously expanding rural health practice.
Our work environment is mission driven, people-centric and supportive. It is what sets apart and makes people excited to come to work each day. If you are looking for a career where you can make a difference in your community, we invite you to apply.

QualificationsEducation/Certification:  Graduate of an accredited College of Pharmacy, prior to obtaining active pharmacist license. Education in all age groups ranging from newborn to the geriatric population obtained either in school education or subsequent training.

Experience:
Equipment/Technology:  Basic computer knowledge.  Grasp of automated pharmacy systems, IV Laminar Flow Hood or the willingness to learn.
Language/Communication:  Ability to read and communicate effectively in English.  Additional languages preferred.