Posting Pharmacy Extern

Pharmacy Extern Opportunity

At St. Luke's, our dedicated Pharmacy team is critical in providing exceptional, patient-centered care. We strive to foster an environment that embraces our employees' unique strengths, experiences, and perspectives which ultimately drives our exceptional, patient-centered care.

Position Overview: We are seeking a motivated and dependable Pharmacy Extern to join our Meds2Beds Program on a weekend-only basis. This role supports timely medication delivery and patient education for those being discharged from the hospital, playing a key role in reducing readmissions and improving patient outcomes.

Key Responsibilities:

• Deliver prescribed medications directly to discharged patients.
• Provide patient counseling on medication usage, potential side effects, and the importance of adherence.
• Collaborate with pharmacists, nurses, and care teams to ensure smooth patient transitions.
• Accurately document prescriptions and patient interactions in compliance with hospital and pharmacy protocols.
• Provide coverage during weekends and holidays as needed.

Qualifications:

• Enrolled in an accredited Pharmacy program.
• Holds a valid pharmacy intern/extern license.
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Detail-oriented and committed to patient-centered care.

Schedule:

• Weekends Only (Saturday and Sunday)
• [Insert shift times, e.g., 8 AM 4 PM, or specify "varied weekend shifts as assigned"]
• Occasional holiday coverage required

Why Join Us? This position offers hands-on clinical experience and a unique opportunity to work at the intersection of pharmacy and patient care. You'll gain practical skills in medication management, discharge planning, and interdisciplinary communication.

What's in it for you

At St. Luke's, caring for people in the communities we serve is our mission and this includes our own SLHS team. We offer a robust benefits package to support our teams both professionally and personally. In addition to a competitive salary and retirement plans, we ensure our team feels supported in their benefits beyond the typical medical, dental, and vision offerings. We care about you and have fantastic financial and physical wellness options, such as: on-site massages, on-site counseling via our Employee Assistance Program, access to the Virgin Pulse Wellness tool, as well as other formal training and career development offerings to ensure you are meeting your career goals.

St. Luke's is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against any person on the basis of race, religion, color, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status or condition protected by law.

*Please note: this posting is not reflective of all job duties and responsibilities and is intended to provide an overview to job seekers.