Pharmacy Intern – Inpatient Pharmacy – Lorain Hospital (PRN)

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Pharmacy Intern Inpatient Pharmacy Lorain Hospital (PRN)

This is a PRN As Needed Position

Summary of Primary Function/General Purpose of Position

The Pharmacy Intern assists pharmacists in safely and correctly interpreting and processing physicians orders via entering selecting assembling dispensing and ensuring delivery of medications to the ultimate user for both inpatient and outpatient services. Assures the accurate and timely distribution of medications IV solutions floor stock supplies and controlled substances to patient care areas. Helps ensure accurate charge and credit functions for inpatients and outpatients and interacts with medical center personnel physicians patients and others via verbal and personal contact daily.

Essential Job Functions

Inpatient/Infusion Pharmacy:

• Assists in accurate medication order interpretation. This involves selecting or compounding dispensing ensuring delivery of and stocking the correct products to fulfill physician orders. Fill medication drawers and automated dispensing cabinets floor stock and controlled substances as applicable.

• Compounds IV admixtures aseptically and accurately

• Operates and loads automation devices (robotics or automated cabinets) for drug dispensing

• Assists other hospital staff with medication and pharmacy related issues via answering phone calls and responding to computerized medication messages

• Distributes patient medications promptly and efficiently as well as delivers and restocks medications

• Completes monthly unit inspections for an assigned hospital area as assigned this involves ensuring this area has no outdated medications is appropriately stocked and checking crash carts

• Clarifies prescriptions with physicians or appropriate staff members and participation in medication reconciliation with patients as assigned

• Counsels and provides medication education to transition of care patients prior to discharge as assigned

• Trains educates and precepts new pharmacy technicians students and interns

• Participates on various departmental and interdepartmental committees

Outpatient/Non-Acute Pharmacy:

• Assists in accurate medication order interpretation. This involves entering selecting filling compounding dispensing and ensuring release of the final product to the correct person to fulfill prescriber orders
• Assists patients and counseling of medication and pharmacy related issues via answering phone calls and in person consultations under the supervision and direction of a pharmacist
• Restocks frequently used medications and over the counter products in pharmacy areas in addition to operating applicable automation dispensing system devices within the pharmacy
• Receives transfers and clarifies oral prescriptions with prescribers or appropriate staff members as authorized by state law and under pharmacist supervision
• Administers immunizations if immunization certified via an accredited immunization program as allowed per state law
• Trains educates and precepts new pharmacy technicians students and interns
• Assists other staff with medication issues and response to email and phone call concerns or follow-up

This document is not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities skills duties requirements or working conditions associated with the job. Employees may be required to perform other job-related duties as required by their supervisor subject to reasonable accommodation.

*Note: Some of the above tasks may only be performed under the direct supervision of a pharmacist. Pharmacy Technicians may practice at the top of their respective State Licensing Board Regulations.

Licensing/Certification

• Pharmacy Intern License State Board of Pharmacy (required)
• Basic Life Support (BLS) - Various (preferred)

Education

• High School Diploma or GED (required)
• Actively enrolled in an accredited college of pharmacy with an active board of pharmacy intern license (required)

Patient Population

• Demonstrates the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served on his or her assigned unit.
• Neonates (0-4 weeks)
• Infant (1-12 months)
• Pediatrics (1-12 years)
• Adolescents (13-17 years)
• Adults (18-64 years)
• Geriatrics (65 years and older)

Working Conditions

• Periods of high stress and fluctuating workloads may occur
• May be exposed to high noise levels and bright lights
• May be exposed to limited hazardous substances or body fluids*
• May be exposed to human blood and other potentially infectious materials
• May have periods of constant interruptions
• Required to car travel to off-site locations occasionally in adverse weather conditions

*Individuals in this position are required to exercise universal precautions use personal protective equipment and devices and learn the policies concerning infection control.

Skills

• Medication Preparation
• Mathematics
• Prescriptions
• Medical Prescriptions
• Patient medications
• Filling Prescriptions
• Processing Prescriptions
• Dispensing Prescriptions
• Packaging
• Compounding Medications
• Attention to Detail
• Training Employees
• Enthusiasm to Learn
• Active Listening
• Verbal Communication
• Written Communication
• Time Management
• Teamwork
• Problem Solving
• Clinical Pharmacy

Mercy Health is an equal opportunity employer.

As a Mercy Health associate youre part of a Misson that matters. We support your well-being personally and professionally. Our benefits are built to grow with you and meet your unique needs every step of the way.

What we offer
Competitive pay incentives referral bonuses and 403(b) with employer contributions (when eligible)
Medical dental vision prescription coverage HAS/FSA options life insurance mental health resources and discounts
Paid time off parental and FMLA leave short- and long-term disability backup care for children and elders
Tuition assistance professional development and continuing education support

Benefits may vary based on the market and employment status.

Department:

It is our policy to abide by all Federal and State laws as well as the requirements of 41 CFR 60-1.4(a) 60-300.5(a) and 60-741.5(a). Accordingly all applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color national origin religion sex sexual orientation gender identity age genetic information or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability. If youd like to view a copy of the affirmative action plan or policy statement for Mercy Health Youngstown Ohio or Bon Secours Franklin Virginia; Petersburg Virginia; and Emporia Virginia which are Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer please email . If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request a reasonable accommodation as part of the employment selection process please contact The Talent Acquisition Team at .