Outpatient Pharmacy Intern West Allis Hospital

Under general supervision of a pharmacist performs duties of a pharmacy techniciansuch as:filling medication orders delivering medications compounding sterile and non-sterile preparations interviewing patients to obtain medication histories etc.

Provides pharmacy services to the patient care areas and customers by performing clerical duties in the pharmacy to ensure efficient operations andperformsduties related to medication ordering receipt stocking and inventory control.

Receives and interpretsprescriptions for outpatients and enters them into the pharmacy computer system.

Adheres to the general hospital standards to promote a cooperative work environment byutilizingcommunication skills interpersonal relationships and team building.

Intern registration: NC SC GA

Licensure: GA (intern) IL (tech)

Permit: AL

Certification: SC

Tech registration: WI

Proficient computer skills

Works well with management and pharmacy staff

Solid communication analytical and organizational skills

Must be able to sit stand walk lift bend kneel climb twist crawl and reach above shoulders

Requires considerable walking standing pushing mobile cart of approximately 50poundsand lifting 35 pounds of material

Must have functional visiontouchand hearing

Mustbe able to speak and be understood by others to communicate effectively

May be exposed to chemical and hazardous waste as well as blood and body fluids and communicable disease for whichappropriate personalprotective equipment (PPE) isutilizedto minimize exposure

Frequent fine motor motion of hands and wrists to perform manipulative skills such as writing typing data entry into the computer and preparation of medications including use of syringes

Takesnecessary precautions to avoid inadvertent needle sticks minorcutsor bruises. Exposed to various conditions throughout the workday such as walking on hard surfaces climbingstairsand changes in temperature and humidity.

Operates all equipment necessary to perform the job

Flexibility to travel between pharmacy locations

This job descriptionindicatesthe general nature and level of work expected of the incumbent. It is not designed to cover orcontaina comprehensive listing of physical requirements and working conditions.

Preferred Job Requirements

Preferred Education:

Noadditionaleducation necessary

Preferred Certificate/License:

Noadditionalcertification or license necessary

Preferred Experience:

Noadditionalexperience necessary

Preferred Knowledge / Skills / Abilities:

Noadditionalknowledge skills or abilities necessary