Pharm Intern – Cancer Institute Pharmacy

University of Arkansas System

. Assist and support the pharmacist in day-to-day dispensing operations .

Posted 10/9/2026part-timeLittle Rock • United StatesEntry Level💰 $20 per hourWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in sterile compounding, including chemotherapy infusions and compliance with USP standards. Proficient in pharmaceutical calculations and maintaining a safe working environment while utilizing electronic medical records and relevant technology.

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Sterile CompoundingPharmacy Intern LicensePharmaceutical CalculationsElectronic Medical Record (EMR) ExperienceCompliance with USP 797 and USP 800

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Hard Skills

Sterile PreparationChemotherapy InfusionsPharmaceutical CalculationsIV Medication PreparationHazardous Drug DeactivationCleanroom CleaningTroubleshooting Drug DeliveryDocumentation of Cleaning ActivitiesCompounding Hazardous MedicationsAssembling Parenteral Medication Products

Soft Skills

PrioritizationAttention to DetailProblem-SolvingCommunication

Tools & Technologies

Electronic Medical Record (EMR)Microsoft Office

Certifications & Qualifications

Pharmacy Intern LicensePharmacy Technician LicenseSpecialized Certificate/Certification

Industry Keywords

USP CompliancePharmacy OperationsPharmaceutical StandardsDrug DistributionSafety Procedures

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Assist and support the pharmacist in day-to-day dispensing operations
Compound sterile preparations, including chemotherapy infusions
Use technology such as the electronic medical record
Ensure compliance with USP requirements and departmental cleaning, deactivation, decontamination, and disinfection procedures
Perform daily, weekly, and monthly cleanroom cleaning tasks
Prioritize work based on immediate need and changing workload
Assist with hazardous and non-hazardous sterile compounding
Perform pharmaceutical calculations and assemble parenteral medication products
Reconstitute, measure, and add medications to parenteral fluids under pharmacist supervision and final check
Document waste, cleaning activities, temperatures, pressure differentials, and inspections
Prepare batches of commonly used IV medications under pharmacist supervision
Troubleshoot drug delivery and equipment issues
Maintain equipment, rooms, work surfaces, hoods, storage carts, and bins
Deactivate and decontaminate hazardous drug residues
Promote a safe working environment and comply with policies, USP 797, and USP 800
Report equipment, facility, or drug-distribution deficiencies
Perform other duties as assigned

Requirements

What you’ll need

Enrolled or accepted into an ACPE accredited college/school of pharmacy
Must work towards obtaining a Pharmacy Intern License within six months of hire
Pharmacy Intern License by the Arkansas State Board of Pharmacy OR Pharmacy Technician License by the Arkansas State Board of Pharmacy
Relevant pharmacy experience as a technician or intern is preferred
Specialized certificate/certification is preferred
Computer skills, including Microsoft Office and EMR experience, are preferred
Strong math skills are preferred
Proof of legal authority to work in the United States on the first day of employment
Annual TB Screening, Criminal Background Check, Substance Abuse Testing
Resume, license or certificate, and three professional references required for application

Benefits

Comp & perks

Holiday, Vacation and Sick Leave
Education discount for staff and dependents (undergraduate only)
Up to 10% matched contribution from UAMS
Basic Life Insurance up to $50,000
Career Training and Educational Opportunities
Merchant Discounts
Concierge prescription delivery on the main campus when using UAMS pharmacy