Pharmacy Intern, POB Pharmacy

Location:

Chicago, Illinois

Business Unit:
Rush Medical Center

Hospital:
Rush University Medical Center

Department: POB Pharmacy

Work Type:
Restricted Part Time (Total FTE less than 0.
5)

Shift: Shift 1

Work Schedule:

Saturdays and/or Sundays 9am-2pm

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Pay Range: $22 per hour
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Summary:

The Pharmacy Technician Intern assists licensed pharmacists in the practice of pharmacy, demonstrating leadership and initiative, and fulfilling the needs of the department and the Medical Center. The Pharmacy Technician Intern is involved in the training of newly hired pharmacy technicians and pharmacy technician interns. The pharmacy intern exemplifies the Rush mission, vision and values and acts in accordance with Rush policies and procedures.

Other information:

Job Requirements:

• Currently enrolled at an accredited college of pharmacy

• A current Pharmacy Technician Student license for the state of IL

• Ability to effectively follow directions, analyze problems and interpret analytical data.

• Strong communication skills with an emphasis on customer service skills.

• Accountable for his/her actions, progress and development.

• Attention to detail to provide high quality care and accurate medication preparation.

• Ability to operate technology accurately and efficiently by the end of the defined training period.

• Consistently demonstrates leadership and initiative to peers and others in handling workload. Planning, prioritizing, and analyzing situations are frequently required.

• Consistent outstanding attendance record relating to tardiness and absences. Willing to fill unscheduled absences as required.
Preferred

• Attitude to learn and grow professionally

• Superior time management skills in order to balance school and work without compromising either
Other Duties
Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
Work Environment
Equipment/Machines Used in Performing Work:
Microsoft Outlook, Epic, pharmacy automation, fax machine, copier and other office equipment as necessary..
Physical Demands

Working Conditions:

May be exposed to certain hazardous materials, including but not limited to chemotherapeutic agents. Lifting up to 30 pounds, continuous standing, and frequent walking may be required.
Position Type and Expected Hours of Work
This is a not full time position. Shifts will vary from daytime to evening and included weekends. As noted above, once the intern becomes a P3 student, evening medication reconciliation shifts are expected at least once weekly. In addition, interns are expected to pick up shifts during holiday and summer breaks. It’s possible that full time work may be available if the intern is interested.

Disclaimer:
The above is intended to describe the general content of and requirements for the performance of this job. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities or requirements.

Responsibilities:
1.Recognizes and identifies various classifications of medications, medication names, dosage forms and routes of administration.
2.Ability to use available print and online references as appropriate.
3.Understand the pharmacy workflow for first doses, pyxis refills, cart fill and batches.
4.Understand the pharmacy workflow for medication returns and medication disposal.
5.Performs pharmaceutical calculations accurately including fundamental math calculations, metric conversions, pharmaceutical dose calculations and parenteral dose calculations.
6.Responsible for the accurate…