Pharmacist Intern

Details

Open Date 06/23/2026

Requisition Number PRN17161N

Job Title PS Pharmacist Intern

Working Title Pharmacist Intern

Career Progression Track UGR

Track Level

FLSA Code Nonexempt

Patient Sensitive Job Code? Yes

Type Non Benefited Staff / Student

Temporary? No

Standard Hours per Week 19

Full Time or Part Time? Part Time

Shift Day

Work Schedule Summary

Monday 0400-0900

Tuesday 0400-0900

Wednesday 0400-0900

Thursday 0400-0900

Is this a work study job? No

VP Area U of U Health - Academics

Department 00877 - Radiology Clinical

Location Campus

City Salt Lake City, UT

Type of Recruitment External Posting

Pay Rate Range $22.76 to $33.00

Close Date 07/06/2026

Priority Review Date (Note - Posting may close at any time)

Job Summary

This pharmacy intern performs all the essential functions of a pharmacist under the direct supervision of a pharmacist. Interns participate in a structured program for their professional development beginning with technical functions in a pharmacy and progressing over the years in school to perform higher level pharmacy function

Responsibilities

• Performs the essential functions of Pharmacy Technician I.

• Performs the essential functions of Pharmacy Technician II.

• Trains to be able to solve problems in the medication use process for patients and the organization.

• Identifies and engages in organizational and department quality improvement activities to improve patient care, the medication use process, and pharmacy operations.

• Trains to assume responsibility for the medication use process, following medication use policy and all laws, regulations, and standards applicable to pharmacy practice.

• Learns to assess appropriate drug information and literature resources, and provide effective information to varied audiences including patients, other health care professions, and peers.

• Problem Solving

Ability to perform the essential functions of the job as outlined above.

• Knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served on his or her assigned unit.

• Knowledge of the principles of life span growth and development and the ability to assess data regarding the patient’s status and provide care as described in the department’s policies and procedures manual.

• Demonstrates appropriate interpersonal and communication skills.

• Comments

Working Conditions and Physical Demands

Employee must be able to meet the following requirements with or without an accommodation.

This position involves light work that may exert up to 100 pounds and may consistently require light work involving lifting, carrying, pushing, pulling or otherwise moving objects. This position involves standing for extended periods of time and is not exposed to adverse environmental conditions.

Minimum Qualifications

Required

Current Utah State Pharmacy Intern Licensure.

Must be fully-matriculated and accepted in the College of Pharmacy.

Current RQI Healthcare Provider eCredential through the University of Utah Health RQI system. The eCredential is to be obtained within 30 days of hire.

Preferred

Second or Third year intern or equivalency (one year of education can be substituted for two years of related work experience).

Preferences

• Second or Third year intern or equivalency (one year of education can be substituted for two years of related work experience).

• This position is patient-sensitive and must fulfill all associated vaccination requirements, or be approved for an exemption, prior to the first day of work. We protect our patients, coworkers and community by requiring all patient-sensitive employees to be immunized according to CDC standards and hospital policy. Limited exemptions may be made for documented medical contraindications or religious beliefs that object to vaccinations.

Applicants must demonstrate the potential ability to perform the essential functions of the job as outlined in the position description.

Special Instructions Summary

Additional Information

The University is a participating employer with Utah Retirement Systems (“URS”). Eligible new hires with prior URS service, may elect to enroll in URS if they make the election before they become eligible for retirement (usually the first day of work). Contact Human Resources at View phone number on click.appcast.io for information. Individuals who previously retired and are receiving monthly retirement benefits from URS are subject to URS’ post-retirement rules and restrictions. Please contact Utah Retirement Systems at View phone number on click.appcast.io or View phone number on click.appcast.io or University Human Resource Management at View phone number on click.appcast.io if you have questions regarding the post-retirement rules.

This position may require the successful completion of a criminal background check and/or drug screen.

The University of Utah values candidates who have experience working in settings with students and possess a strong commitment to improving access to higher education.

Veterans’ preference is extended to qualified applicants, upon request and consistent with University policy and Utah state law. Upon request, reasonable accommodations in the application process will be provided to individuals with disabilities.

Consistent with state and federal law, the University of Utah does not discriminate based upon race, ethnicity, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, pregnancy-related conditions, genetic information, or protected veteran’s status. The University does not discriminate on the basis of sex in the education program or activity that it operates, as required by Title IX and 34 CFR part 106. The requirement not to discriminate in education programs or activities extends to admission and employment. Inquiries about the application of Title IX and its regulations may be referred to the Title IX Coordinator, to the Department of Education, Office for Civil Rights, or both.

To request a reasonable accommodation for a disability or if you or someone you know has experienced discrimination or sexual misconduct including sexual harassment, you may contact the Director/Title IX Coordinator in the Office of Equal Opportunity and Title IX ( OEO ). More information, including the Director/Title IX Coordinator’s office address, electronic mail address, and telephone number can be located at the: University of Utah Non‑Discrimination page .

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