Pharmacy Intern - Inpatient (P1 Student)

The Pharmacy Intern responsibilities include aiding pharmacists in the processing, preparation, and dispensing of medication orders, sterile and non-sterile products, hazardous medication, TPNs, nursing supplies, and the delivery of these products to nursing units. The intern also assists with clinical tasks under the supervision of a licensed pharmacist by performing medication reconciliation for Emergency Department patients, clinical patient care at Behavioral Health Pavilion, and other clinical duties as assigned. Pharmacy interns are required to work an average of 10-12 hours/week during the school year and 32 hours/week over the summer. The intern is expected to engage in professional development activities and meetings, as designated by the intern?s assigned supervisor.

Schedule: (Contingent, Non-Benefits Eligible)

10-16 hours/week (4-8 hour shifts during the week)
Every other weekend

Location:

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• Demonstrate appropriate knowledge of and compliance with USP 795, 797, and 800 standards and other regulatory requirements, which allow safe and accurate preparation and/or compounding of unit-dose medications (both oral and IV), including reconstitution when applicable. This includes completing daily, weekly, and monthly documentation of completed tasks in designated record keeping systems.
• Fill unit-dose medication cart for daily delivery; deliver unit-dose medication carts on time and according to designated workflow; restock pharmacy work areas, pharmacy satellites, and ADCs with medications and supplies as needed; and inspect medication storage areas for expired or unusable medications pursuant to standards set forth by the regulatory agencies.
• Assist pharmacists in processing new medication orders and answering phones and provides accurate, safe, effective handoff to other team members.
• Participate in training new employees in the main pharmacy and those new to satellites or specialized areas, participates in the peer review process, as well as serving as a role model and coach to Inpatient Pharmacy Technicians.
• Complete intern projects and assignments such as topic discussions, journal clubs, clinical rotations and case presentations, research projects and presentations, professional development activities, intern-specific competitions.

KNOWLEDGE , SKILLS AND ABILITIES REQUIRED

Education:

• Actively enrolled in an accredited College of Pharmacy

Licensure:

• Eligible for a State Board of Pharmacy Intern License.

Skills:

• Must demonstrate ongoing Inpatient Pharmacy Technician I competencies, knowledge, and skills minimally.

MINIMUM PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Lifts objects up to 20kg -Frequently
• Pushing unit dose medication carts - Frequently
• Talking on telephone or in person - Constantly
• Typing on a computerkeyboard - Constantly
• Standing or Walking - Constantly
• Sitting - Occasionally

The above list of duties is intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by individuals assigned to this classification. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive list of duties performed by the individual so classified, nor is it intended to limit or modify the right of any supervisor to assign, direct, and control the work of employees under his/her supervision.

EOE M/F/Disability/Vet