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Pharmacy Intern

CHI Health Mercy Council Bluffs Council Bluffs, Iowa
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The posted compensation range of $18.06 - $25.51 /hour is a reasonable estimate that extends from the lowest to the highest pay CommonSpirit in good faith believes it might pay for this particular job, based on the circumstances at the time of posting. CommonSpirit may ultimately pay more or less than the posted range as permitted by law.

Requisition ID 2026-468360 Employment Type PRN Department Pharmacy Hours/Pay Period 0 Shift Varies Weekly Schedule evenings and weekends Remote No Category Pharmacy

Job Summary and Responsibilities

Pharmacy Intern – Grow Your Career While Making an Impact

Are you a motivated pharmacy student ready to turn classroom knowledge into real-world clinical experience? Join our inpatient pharmacy team and gain hands-on exposure in a fast-paced, collaborative healthcare environment where your growth is a priority.

As a Pharmacy Intern, you’ll work side-by-side with experienced pharmacists, building the skills and confidence needed for your future career—while directly supporting safe, high-quality patient care.

What You’ll Do

  • Assist pharmacists with medication preparation, compounding, and distribution
  • Utilize pharmacy automation to enhance safety and efficiency
  • Prepare sterile and non-sterile compounded products (including IV admixtures)
  • Manage medication inventory, including controlled substances and cycle counts
  • Support narcotic distribution and maintain accurate perpetual inventories
  • Conduct medication storage inspections across clinical areas
  • Perform precise pharmaceutical calculations
  • Respond to medication-related questions from healthcare teams and patients
  • Participate in clinical and administrative pharmacy functions

What Makes This Role Unique

This isn’t just a job—it’s a structured learning experience designed to grow with you throughout pharmacy school. As you advance in your education, your responsibilities will expand, giving you meaningful, progressive experience.

Your Growth Path

P1 (Foundational Learning):

  • Build core skills in medication preparation, distribution, and inventory
  • Learn pharmacy automation systems and unit-dose processes
  • Develop strong communication with healthcare teams
  • Gain experience in aseptic technique and pharmaceutical calculations

P2 (Skill Expansion):

  • Take on operational projects and process improvement initiatives
  • Participate in department meetings, training, and team collaboration

P3 (Leadership Development):

  • Mentor and train newer team members
  • Lead and present clinical or operational projects
  • Strengthen leadership and advanced pharmacy practice skills
Job Requirements

Required:

  • Current enrollment in an accredited College of Pharmacy
  • Iowa Pharmacist Intern Registration

Where You'll Work

At CHI Health Mercy Council Bluffs, patients are at the heart of our care. Our campus is designed to heal the body, mind and spirit of every person in a more comfortable, less stressful hospital environment. Our full range of medical services include a new pavilion featuring enhancements in heart and vascular care, surgery, maternity, cancer care, and diagnostic imaging.

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