Pharmacy Student Intern - Des Moines

UI Health Care Mission Cancer and Blood is seeking applicants for STUDENT INTERN positions located in Des Moines, IA.

Position Hours:

• Average 10 hours per week (up to 20 hours/week during classes, up to 40 hours/week over breaks)

• Primarily 3–5-hour shifts M-F between 0700-1800

• Some limited weekends and holidays may be available or required

• Preference for availability to work over summer and holiday breaks

• Work schedules are based on availability outside of class schedule

Position Responsibilities Include:

• Document and provide services consistent with established policies, procedures, regulatory, and accreditation requirements including but not limited to USP 797 and USP 800.
• Sterile compounding of medications requested for clinic and infusion services.
• Perform inventory maintenance activities.
• Generate and/or maintain appropriate records related to Prescription & patient-specific order sterile compounding.
• Perform activities involving narcotics and controlled substances.
• Maintain area orderliness and perform weekly and monthly cleaning responsibilities.
• Assist in on-the-job training of new technicians.
• Coordinate technical activities with other members of team.
• Assist pharmacist to facilitate pharmaceutical care to patients including but not limited to patient counseling, medication reconciliation, and clinical follow-up that is within scope of practice.
• Complete and maintain compliance with all competencies and education requirements.

Required Qualifications:

Minimum Eligibility Requirements

• Currently enrolled as a P1-P4 student at Drake College of Pharmacy
• Must be enrolled as intern or pharmacy technician, trainee with Iowa Board of Pharmacy prior to commencement of employment.

Successful candidates will be required to self-disclose any conviction history and will be subject to a criminal background check and credential/education verification.