Pharmacy Intern - OutpatientAmbulatory Pharmacy P1 and P2 Interns Only
Pharmacy Intern - OutpatientAmbulatory Pharmacy P1 and P2 Interns Only
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Job Description
Overview:
Pharmacy interns are required to work an average of 1015 hours/week during the school year with an opportunity to work a larger number of hours during the summertime on various projects or extra staffing within the outpatient pharmacy. There are no formal weekend hour requirements. On average each intern works 1 weekend shift every 3 weekends.
Job Description Summary:
Job Description:
Essential Functions:
- Demonstrates appropriate knowledge of and compliance with USP 795 and 800 standards and other regulatory requirements which allow safe and accurate preparation and/or compounding of hazardous and nonhazardous nonsterile products (both oral and topical) including reconstitution when applicable.
- Completes intern projects and assignments throughout the year: Opportunities include but are not limited to topic discussions journal clubs clinical rotations and case presentations research projects and presentations professional development activities internspecific competitions simulation center participation.
- Dispenses medication and counsels caregivers on the medication. Manages dispensing information through the computer system including the patients profiles. Reviews patients profiles before dispensing medication for possible medication complications and takes appropriate action to correct problems. Complies with OBRA90 regulations.
- Extemporaneously compounds medications which are not commercially available (i.e. suspensions ointments etc. for both inpatient and outpatient use.
- Accepts prescriptions establishes billing/patient charge documents patients allergies correctly interprets and enters outpatient prescription into the computer.
- Assists pharmacists in processing new medication orders and answering phones. Provides accurate safe effective handoff to patients and caregivers by providing counseling and education with all dispensed medication in the outpatient pharmacy.
- Must exhibit excellent customer service skills.
- Utilizes math and problem solving skills (i.e. algebra) to calculate amount of drug needed for preparation of prescriptions.
- Provides drug information to health care professionals patients and parents; instructs patient/parent on correct use of selfadministered medications.
- Maintains drug records required by Federal State and Local authorities.
- Replenishes pharmacy stock area and notifies pharmacist of any problems or concerns.
Education Requirement:
Actively enrolled in an accredited College of Pharmacy.
Licensure Requirement:
Eligible for a State Board of Pharmacy Intern License.
Certifications:
(not specified)
Skills: Must demonstrate ongoing Inpatient Pharmacy Technician I competencies knowledge and skills minimally
Experience:
(not specified)
Physical Requirements:
OCCASIONALLY: Climb stairs/ladder Communicable Diseases and/or Pathogens Driving motor vehicles (work required) *additional testing may be required Fume /Gases /Vapors Lifting / Carrying: 2140 lbs
FREQUENTLY: Biohazard waste Flexing/extending of neck Interpreting Data Lifting / Carrying: 1120 lbs Pushing / Pulling: 025 lbs Pushing / Pulling: 2640 lbs Reaching above shoulder Sitting Squat/kneel
CONTINUOUSLY: Audible speech Bend/twist Chemicals/Medications Computer skills Decision Making Depth perception Hand use: grasping gripping turning Hearing acuity Lifting / Carrying: 010 lbs Peripheral vision Problem solving Repetitive hand/arm use Seeing Far/near Standing Walking
Additional Physical Requirements performed but not listed above:
(not specified)
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 individuals 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 their supervision. EOE M/F/Disability/Vet
Required Experience:
Intern
Employment Type
Part-Time
