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Find your path with Volunteers to Careers!

Find your career with us! Demand for healthcare workers has never been stronger and should you choose a field in healthcare, your future will almost certainly be a bright one career-wise. Volunteering can be your first steps into a rewarding career… before you commit to a course of study. Learn more about the following fields below!

Making a difference

Volunteering at Pikeville Medical Center (PMC) is an exciting and rewarding opportunity that matches caring people with services that provide help and comfort to the patients and families who come to the hospital. It is also a chance to offer valuable assistance to PMC employees on a daily basis.

 

Why volunteer?

People from all walks of life choose to volunteer for a variety of reasons. Many see volunteering as an opportunity to:

  • Help others
  • Meet new friends
  • Gain new skills or utilize existing skills

Volunteer Classifications

  • Adult volunteers are 18 years and older and serve in a variety of department throughout the hospital.
  • Teen volunteers are 14 to 17 years old and are typically placed in specific areas of the hospital.

Placement depends on skills, interests and availability. Once a volunteer is placed, flexibility is appreciated to help PMC best meet patients’ needs.

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    • SEPTEMBER 27, 2023
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    • SEPTEMBER 14, 2023
    PMC Specialty Pharmacy Improving Patient Outcomes

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    Unlike traditional retail pharmacies, specialty pharmacies cater to patients with complex and often rare medical conditions. The PMC Specialty Pharmacy  is equipped to provide specialized medications tailored to the unique needs of these patients. Specialty pharmacies primarily handle high-cost, specialty medications often used to treat complex and chronic conditions such as cancer, autoimmune disorders, rare

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    • SEPTEMBER 11, 2023
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    The Pikeville Medical Center Pharmacy is known for its commitment to dispensing prescription medications, patient care and convenience. To further the commitment, the pharmacy has undergone a major transformation, introducing a slew of innovative features to better serve its customers. Most recently, drive-thru lanes two and three have been upgraded with a new tube system

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