Student Employee- Pharmacy Intern Cancer Institute Pharmacy

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Closing Date:

05/14/2026

Type of Position:

Clinical Staff - Medical Ancillary Support

Job Type:

Temporary (Fixed Term)Shift Vary (United States of America)No

Institution Name:

University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences

The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) has a unique combination of education research and clinical programs that encourages and supports teamwork and diversity. We champion being a collaborative health care organization focused on improving patient care and the lives of Arkansans.

UAMS offers amazing benefits and perks (available for benefits eligible positions only):

• Health: Medical Dental and Vision plans available for qualifying staff and family
• Holiday Vacation and Sick Leave
• Education discount for staff and dependents (undergraduate only)
• Retirement: Up to 10% matched contribution from UAMS
• Basic Life Insurance up to $50000
• Career Training and Educational Opportunities
• Merchant Discounts
• Concierge prescription delivery on the main campus when using UAMS pharmacy

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Department:

ICE PTSL Cancer Institute OP Students

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Summary of Job Duties:

Under the direct supervision of the Pharmacist the Student Employee in the Cancer Institute Pharmacy will assist and support the pharmacist in the day-to-day dispensing operations. The Student Employee will be responsible for compounding sterile preparations including chemotherapy infusions. They will utilize technology when necessary and appropriate such as the electronic medical record. They will help ensure compliance with USP <797> and <800> required cleaning deactivation decontamination and disinfection as defined by departmental policy and procedures. They will perform daily and monthly cleaning tasks for the cleanroom suites on a rotating basis or as assigned. The Student Employee will prioritize work based on immediate need and rapidly changing workload. They will work as a team member to perform day-to-day work efficiently and accurately along with any additional tasks or projects to help achieve departmental goals.

Qualifications:

Minimum Qualifications:

• Enrolled or accepted into an ACPE-accredited college/school of pharmacy

• Must work towards obtaining a Pharmacy Intern License within six months of hire

• Pharmacy Intern License by the Arkansas State Board of Pharmacy OR Pharmacy Technician License by the Arkansas State Board of Pharmacy

Preferred Qualifications:

• Relevant pharmacy experience as a technician or intern (i.e. previous hospital experience sterile compounding experience hazardous drug handling etc.)

• Specialized certificate/certification (i.e. PTCB Certified Compounded Sterile Preparation Technician ASHP Sterile Compounding Certificate etc.)

• Computer skills (i.e. Microsoft Office and EMR experience)

• Strong math skills

Additional Information:

Responsibilities:

• Proves competency in sterile compounding by successful completion of sterile product validation and gloved fingertip testing according to policy and procedure

• Assists with sterile compounding under the direction of the pharmacists including hazardous medications (i.e. chemotherapy) and non-hazardous medications

• Performs basic pharmaceutical calculations

• Assembles products for the preparation of parenteral medication

• Properly performs barcode scanning in the appropriate software to verify that the correct components were used to prepare sterile products

• Reconstitutes measures and adds medications to a parenteral fluid under the supervision of and final check by a pharmacist

• Accurately documents waste in the appropriate place in the electronic medical record to ensure billing compliance. Under the supervision and checking of a pharmacist prepares batches of commonly used IV medications for future patient use

• Troubleshot and corrected drug delivery and equipment issues as needed

• Knows how to use all equipment necessary in the compounding process including syringes needles tubing IV bags laminar airflow hoods biological safety cabinets elastomeric pumps infusion cassettes etc.

• Promotes a safe working environment

• Complies with all departmental and institutional policies and procedures

• Understands and follows USP 797 and 800 as well as all other applicable standards regulations and policies related to sterile compounding and hazardous drug handling

• Maintains proper cleanliness and disinfection of all rooms equipment work surfaces hoods and storage carts and bins in the cleanroom suites by completing daily weekly and monthly cleaning tasks as assigned and per policy

• Deactivates/decontaminates hazardous drug residues with appropriate agents as defined by policy and as required by USP 800

• Documents all cleaning activities appropriately in electronic software

• Documents temperatures for rooms refrigerators and freezers

• Documents daily pressure differentials for all rooms in the cleanroom suites

• Calibrates Repeater pumps when appropriate and documents appropriately

• Performs and documents monthly inspection of assigned medication storage area

• Promptly reports to supervisor or other appropriate individual if there are any deficiencies or problems with any equipment facilities or drug distribution

• May perform other duties as assigned.

Salary Information:

$20.34 per hour

Required Documents to Apply:

List of three Professional References (name email business title) ResumeLicense or Certificate (see special instructions for submission instructions) Proof of Veteran Status

Special Instructions to Applicants:

Please contact for any recruiting relatedquestions.

All application materials must be uploaded to the University of Arkansas System Career Site

Please do not send to listed recruitment contact.

Pre-employment Screening Requirements:

Annual TB Screening Criminal Background Check Substance Abuse Testing

This position is subject to pre-employment screening (criminal background drug testing and/or education verification). A criminal conviction or arrest pending adjudication alone shall not disqualify an applicant except as provided by law. Any criminal history will be evaluated in relationship to job responsibilities and business necessity. The information obtained in these reports will be used in a confidential non-discriminatory manner consistent with state and federal law.

Constant Physical Activity:

N/A

Frequent Physical Activity:

Feeling Grasping Hearing Lifting Manipulate items with fingers including keyboarding Reaching Repetitive Motion Sharps Sitting Standing Talking Walking

Occasional Physical Activity:

Crawling Crouching Kneeling Pulling Pushing Stooping

Benefits Eligible:

No