At Baptist Health, our mission is to improve the health and quality of life for the individuals and communities we serve.

At Baptist Health Princeton Hospital, the Pharmacy Department supports this mission by delivering comprehensive, high-quality pharmaceutical services, grounded in compassion and centered on the needs of each patient. We are committed to advancing patient outcomes through safe, effective, and personalized pharmaceutical care.

Job Summary

The Pharmacist Intern I position is an entry level position aligned with the beginning of Pharmacy School and performs the functions of a Pharmacy Technician, under the supervision of a licensed pharmacist in compliance with all policies and procedures for the Pharmacy Department, Baptist Health, and the Alabama Board of Pharmacy.  

Essential Functions

• Participates in pharmacy quality assurance programs such as outdated drug monitoring, CQI Program, Unit Dose Packaging of medication, IV Room QA and QC Logs, and USP Chapter 797 compliance.
• Dispenses medications utilizing the medication dispensing system according to scientific principles and Baptist Health policy and procedure, under the direct supervision of a licensed pharmacist.
• Manufactures and dispenses intravenous medication using proper aseptic technique, under the direct supervision of a licensed pharmacist.
• Demonstrates the ability to operate the equipment required for pharmacy procedures, consistent with operating instructions, safety, regulations, and policy and procedures.
• Performs the basic Pharmacy Technician procedures required by the assigned area consistent with scientific principles, policy, and procedures.
• Accurately assists the Pharmacist in all duties pertaining to the medication distribution, including proper aseptic techniques for admixture of various types of medication (e.g. chemotherapy) and functionally performing tasks/procedures associated with automated dispensing cabinets.
• Maintains USP 795, 797 and 800 standards and other regulatory required documentation.
• Maintains safe handling and proper disposal requirements.
• Maintains the controlled substance vault and perpetual inventory and other documentation files depending on the needs of the department.
• Completes special projects as assigned.
• Maintains reasonably regular, punctual attendance consistent with Baptist Health policies, the ADA, FMLA and other federal, state and local standards.
• Maintains compliance with all Baptist Health policies and procedures

Education/Training

• High School graduate. 
• Currently registered in and attending an ACPE-Accredited or pending APCE Accreditation, College or School of Pharmacy.
• Must be in 1st or 2nd professional year of pharmacy school.