Inpatient Pharmacy Intern

Requirements

• Currently enrolled in an ACPE-accredited Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD) program
• Active Wisconsin Pharmacy Intern License issued by the Wisconsin Pharmacy Examining Board prior to start date
• Ability to perform pharmacy intern duties in compliance with Wisconsin Statutes Chapter 450 and PEB administrative rules
• Previous experience as a pharmacy technician or pharmacy intern, preferred
• Familiarity with inpatient pharmacy workflows, automated dispensing cabinets, and electronic health records, preferred
• Interest in hospital, inpatient, or rural healthcare pharmacy practice, preferred

Work Hours

We are seeking a 40 hours/week Inpatient Pharmacy Intern to work Monday-Friday between the hours of 7:30am - 5:00pm, from June 1- August 30.

Job Summary

The Inpatient Pharmacy Intern supports the pharmacy department at Southwest Health, a Critical Access Hospital, by assisting licensed pharmacists in the preparation, distribution, and monitoring of medications for hospitalized patients. Under the supervision of a registered pharmacist, the intern contributes to safe, efficient, and patient-centered pharmaceutical care while gaining hands-on experience in hospital pharmacy practice.

Essential Job Functions and Responsibilities

This list of duties and responsibilities is not all inclusive and may be expanded as management may deem.

1. Assist pharmacists with medication preparation, dispensing, and distribution for inpatient and emergency department patients
2. Participate in medication reconciliation processes and review of patient medication histories, as appropriate
3. Restock automated dispensing cabinets and manage unit-dose medication distribution
4. Assist with inventory management, including receiving, stocking, and checking medications for expiration
5. Support clinical pharmacy activities such as medication reviews, dosing calculations, and documentation, as permitted by training and licensure
6. Respond to medication-related questions from nursing and other healthcare staff, under pharmacist supervision
7. Maintain accurate records and comply with hospital, state, and federal regulations
8. Participate in quality improvement, safety initiatives, and departmental projects
9. Uphold patient confidentiality and comply with HIPAA regulations
10. Perform other duties as assigned to support pharmacy operations in a Critical Access Hospital setting

Contact Information

Southwest Health
Attn: Human Resources
1400 Eastside Rd
Platteville, WI 53818
Phone: (608) 342-0993
Email: hr@southwesthealth.org
Fax: (608) 342-5015