Student Employee - Pharm Intern - Cancer Institute Pharmacy

Location: Little Rock

Current University of Arkansas System employees, including student employees and graduate assistants, need to log in to Workday via MyApps.Microsoft.com, then access Find Jobs from the Workday search bar to view and apply for open positions. Students at University of Arkansas System will also view open positions and apply within Workday by searching for “Find Jobs for Students”.

All Job Postings will close at 12:01 a.m. CT on the specified Closing Date (if designated). If you close the browser or exit your application prior to submitting, the application process will be saved as a draft. You will be able to access and complete the application through “My Draft Applications” located on your Candidate Home page.

Closing Date: 09/30/2026 Type of Position:Clinical Staff - Medical Ancillary Support Job Type:Temporary (Fixed Term)

Work Shift:

Shift Vary (United States of America)

Sponsorship Available:

No Institution Name: University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences

The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) has a unique combination of education, research, and clinical programs that encourages and supports teamwork and diversity. We champion being a collaborative health care organization, focused on improving patient care and the lives of Arkansans.

UAMS offers amazing benefits and perks (available for benefits eligible positions only):

Health: Medical, Dental and Vision plans available for qualifying staff and family

Holiday, Vacation and Sick Leave

Education discount for staff and dependents (undergraduate only)

Retirement: 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

Below you will find the details for the position including any supplementary documentation and questions you should review before applying for the opening.  To apply for the position, please click the Apply link/button.

The University of Arkansas is an equal opportunity institution. The University does not discriminate in its education programs or activities (including in admission and employment) on the basis of any category or status protected by law, including age, race, color, national origin, disability, religion, protected veteran status, military service, genetic information, sex, sexual preference, or pregnancy. Questions or concerns about the application of Title IX, which prohibits discrimination on the basis of sex, may be sent to the University’s Title IX Coordinator and to the U.S. Department of Education Office for Civil Rights.

Persons must have proof of legal authority to work in the United States on the first day of employment.

All application information is subject to public disclosure under the Arkansas Freedom of Information Act.

For general application assistance or if you have questions about a job posting, please contact Human Resources at [email protected].

Department:ICE | PTSL Cancer Institute OP Students

Department's Website:

Summary of Job Duties:Under the direct supervision of the Pharmacist, the Student Employee in the Cancer Institute Pharmacy will assist and support the pharmacist in the day-to-day dispensing operations. The Student Employee will be responsible for compounding sterile preparations, including chemotherapy infusions. They will utilize technology when necessary and appropriate, such as the electronic medical record. They will help ensure compliance with USP and required cleaning, deactivation, decontamination, and disinfection as defined by departmental policy and procedures. They will perform daily and monthly cleaning tasks for the cleanroom suites on a rotating basis or as assigned. The Student Employee will prioritize work based on immediate need and rapidly changing workload. They will work as a team member to perform day-to-day work efficiently and accurately, along with any additional tasks or projects to help achieve departmental goals. Qualifications: Minimum Qualifications:

Enrolled in 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

Preferred Qualifications:

Relevant pharmacy experience as a technician or intern (i.e., previous hospital experience, sterile compounding experience, hazardous drug handling, etc.)

Specialized certificate/certification (i.e., PTCB Certified Compounded Sterile Preparation Technician, ASHP Sterile Compounding Certificate, etc.)

Computer skills (i.e., Microsoft Office and EMR experience)

Strong math skills

Additional Information:

Job Responsibilities:

Preparation of Sterile Products Proves competency in sterile compounding by successful completion of sterile product validation and gloved fingertip testing according to policy and procedure

Assists with sterile compounding under the direction of the pharmacists, including hazardous medications (i.e. chemotherapy) and non-hazardous medications

Performs basic pharmaceutical calculations

Assembles products for the preparation of parenteral medication

Properly performs barcode scanning in the appropriate software to verify that the correct components were used to prepare sterile products

Reconstitutes, measures, and adds medications to a parenteral fluid under the supervision of and final check by a pharmacist

Accurately documents waste in the appropriate place in the electronic medical record to ensure billing compliance

Under the supervision and checking of a pharmacist, prepares batches of commonly used IV medications for future patient use

Troubleshoots and corrects drug delivery and equipment issues as needed

Knows how to use all equipment necessary in the compounding process, including syringes, needles, tubing, IV bags