Pharmacy Intern Year One

Job Description

TheHarborview Pharmacy Departmenthas an outstanding opportunity for a Pharmacy Intern - Year One.

WORK SCHEDULE
Per Diem
Rotating/Variable Shifts

POSITION HIGHLIGHTS
Assist the pharmacist in professional activities and performing assigned tasks under the direct supervision of a registered pharmacist
Engage in preparation and packaging of medication and other pharmacist related functions under the direct supervision of a registered pharmacist

This opportunity is open to currently enrolled UW School of Pharmacy students Year 1.

PRIMARY JOB RESPONSIBILITIES
Outpatient Pharmacy:
Perform certified order entry of medication orders from the outpatient pharmacy computer.
Perform filling of prescriptions
o Utilization of ScriptPro Central for filling labeling and batching
o Assist on-line processing of prescription orders
o Assist patients with new and refill prescription orders
o Pricing
o Determination of payment mode
o Assist patient with alternate sources of payment
Perform charging and billing functions
o Third-party billing
o Collection of payments and co-payments
Staff in satellite clinic pharmacy areas

Inpatient Pharmacy:
Package medications into single-unit packages.
Package patient specific medications in single-unit packages.
Maintain neat and accurate packaging records.
Fill Ward Stock Requisition sheets for nursing units.
Fill medications from Pyxis refill sheets for entire hospital.
Perform certified checking of Pyxis refill and IV batches.
Perform computer functions including label printing charge/credit data and order entry of prescriptions.
Delivery of medications and IV admixtures to nursing units or other areas of the hospital.
Prepare IV admixtures using proper aseptic technique in an accurate efficient and timely manner.
Maintain current aseptic technique certification.

REQUIRED POSITION QUALIFICATIONS

Open only to currently enrolled students in the UW School of Pharmacy

LEGAL REQUIREMENT

Certification as a Pharmacy Technician or Pharmacist Intern with the Washington State Board of Pharmacy.

CONDITION OF EMPLOYMENT

UW Medicine is committed to being a drug-free workplace. We require a pre-employment drug screen.

ABOUT HARBORVIEW MEDICAL CENTER

As the regions only Level I Trauma and verified burn center Harborview Medical Center is a comprehensive healthcare facility owned by King County and operated by UW Medicine. It is dedicated to providing specialized care for a broad spectrum of patients from throughout the Pacific Northwest including the most vulnerable residents of King County. It provides exemplary patient care in leading-edge centers of emphasis including emergency medicine trauma and burn care neurosciences ophthalmology vascular surgery HIV/AIDS rehabilitation mental health and substance abuse care.

Harborview employees are committed to the vital role the institution plays in the immediate community as well as the entire Northwest region.

Challenge. Collaboration. Compassion.

ABOUT UW MEDICINE WHERE YOUR IMPACT GOES FURTHER

UW Medicine is Washingtons only health system that includes a top-rated medical school and an internationally recognized research center. UW Medicines mission is to improve the health of the publicby advancing medical knowledge providing outstanding primary and specialty care to the people of the region and preparing tomorrows physicians scientists and other health professionals.

All across UW Medicine our employees collaborate to perform the highest quality work with integrity and compassion and to create a respectful welcoming environment where every patient family student and colleague is valued and honored. Nearly 29000 healthcare professionals researchers and educators work in the UW Medicine family of organizations that includes: Harborview Medical Center UW Medical Center - Montlake UW Medical Center - Northwest Valley Medical Center UW Medicine Primary Care UW Physicians UW School of Medicine and Airlift Northwest.

Become part of our team. Join our mission to make life healthier for everyone in our community.

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About the UW

Working at the University of Washington provides a unique opportunity to change lives on our campuses in our state and around the world.

UW employees bring their boundless energy creative problem-solving skills and dedication to building stronger minds and a healthier return they enjoy outstanding benefits opportunities for professional growth and the chance to work in an environment known for its diversity intellectual excitement artistic pursuits and natural beauty.

Our Commitment

The University of Washington is committed to fostering an inclusive respectful and welcoming community for all. As an equal opportunity employer the University considers applicants for employment without regard to race color creed religion national origin citizenship sex pregnancy age marital status sexual orientation gender identity or expression genetic information disability or veteran status consistent with UW Executive Order No. 81.

To request disability accommodation in the application process contact the Disability Services Office at or .

Applicants considered for this position will be required to disclose if they are the subject of any substantiated findings or current investigations related to sexual misconduct at their current employment and past employment. Disclosure is required under Washington state law.