Retail Pharmacy Intern

CommonSpirit Health was formed by the alignment of Catholic Health Initiatives (CHI) and Dignity Health. With more than 700 care sites across the U.S. from clinics and hospitals to home-based care and virtual care services CommonSpirit is accessible to nearly one out of every four U.S. residents. Our world needs compassion like never before. Our communities need caring and our families need protection. With our combined resources CommonSpirit is committed to building healthy communities advocating for those who are poor and vulnerable and innovating how and where healing can happen both inside our hospitals and out in the community.

This position would be available to work at any and all of the CHI Health Clinic Pharmacies - Omaha locations: CUMC Bergan 132nd and Center 161st and Maple 42nd and L Bellevue Elkhorn Florence Immanuel Lakeside LaVista Midlands Immanuel Family Health Center and also Council Bluffs Iowa locations: West Broadway and Valley View.

We are seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Pharmacy Intern to join our Retail Pharmacy team. Under the direct supervision of a licensed pharmacist the intern will assist in all aspects of the prescription process including data entry verification compounding and patient counseling. This position offers valuable hands-on experience in a professional healthcare setting helping to develop the skills necessary for future pharmacy practice.

• Assist pharmacists in all phases of the prescription process including data entry third-party verification adjudication filling and selling prescriptions.

• Perform non-sterile compounding techniques labeling and dispensing of medications including those not commercially available pursuant to valid prescriptions.

• Provide accurate and current drug information to healthcare professionals and patients demonstrating knowledge of new medications dosage requirements pharmacology contraindications adverse reactions and formulary options.

• Review and interpret prescription orders under pharmacist supervision evaluating potential drug-drug or drug-nutrient interactions allergies dosing and frequency.

• Communicate effectively with physicians nurses technicians and patients to ensure safe and rational medication use.

• Assist the pharmacy manager and pharmacist in inventory management and control processes.

• Participate in counseling prescription transfers processing new verbal orders and bedside prescription delivery through meds-to-beds programs.

• Dispense medications in compliance with federal and state laws as well as facility policies and procedures.

• Currently enrolled in an accredited College or School of Pharmacy
• Must be registered in Nebraska as a Pharmacy Intern registration must be held in the State of Nebraska