Pharmacy Intern PRN

Job Summary and Qualifications

The Pharmacy Intern is an individual currently enrolled in a school of Pharmacy and holds an Intern’s License through the school. The Intern performs selective Pharmacy support functions under the supervision of the Pharmacy Director, Assistant Director, Licensed Pharmacist and/or a Lead Pharmacy Technician. The Intern will perform Pharmacy work which does not require the professional licensure of a Pharmacist. The Intern may be assigned special projects designed to offer additional Pharmacy experience and must function in strict accordance with standard, written procedures and guidelines with deviation approved by the supervising Pharmacist.

• Utilizes appropriate resources to complete assignment within allocated time period.
• Adapts to changes in volume/acuity demands. Remains calm in crisis situations.
• Adheres to Attendance and Tardiness Policy.
• Supports responsible staffing decisions (cancels, places staff on hold/on call, calls in on hold/on call staff appropriately).
• Demonstrates efforts to eliminate waste.
• Reports to work on time and is ready to start work.
• Consistently utilizes Kronos system to document hours of work.
• Demonstrates problem solving ability using appropriate resources.
• Serves as a resource as needed in an effective manner to unit and other departments.
• Is supportive of administrative decisions.
• Demonstrates teamwork and cooperation, works well with others.
• Is flexible in meeting staffing and scheduling requirements of the department.
• Has working knowledge of the operation of Department or seeks guidance from appropriate personnel.
• Reports equipment malfunctions to appropriate personnel and correctly completes work order.
• Assures safe and clean environment. Keeps hallways clutter free and rooms neat.
• Utilizes standard precautions by wearing protective equipment (goggles, gowns, gloves and uses correct handwashing techniques).
• Consistently strives to improve performance.
• Makes suggestions for improvement.
• Is receptive to new ideas.
• Is cognizant of age specific, cultural and physical needs of customer in providing service.
• Maintains confidentiality of all patient/other information.
• Gives accurate and concise reports.
• Keeps the Department Director informed on reportable situations and department needs.
• Interacts with patients, doctors and visitors with grace and tact.
• Gains patient/family confidence.
• Attends and participates in staff meetings or reads minutes.
• Participates in unit/department orientation/preceptorships.
• Accepts responsibility for assessment of self-learning needs and identifies resources to accomplish continued personal and professional development.
• Actively participates in hospital and department committees as assigned.
• Attends all mandatory in-services annually.
• Makes independent decisions.
• Requires minimum supervision.
• Displays professional pride.
• Demonstrates an understanding of and adherence to HCA’s Code of Conduct.
• Conduct reflects HCA’s values and a commitment to the Code of Conduct.
• Fills unit dose drug orders/prescriptions under supervision of the Pharmacist.
• Prepares unit dose drug orders to include packaging and labeling of medication under the pharmacist's direction.
• Cleans various areas of the department as required.
• Fills patient medication bins, floor stock exchange carts, automated dispensing machines (by Certified Pharmacy Tech Only) and anesthesia boxes, etc. under supervision of the pharmacist.
• Assists in maintaining inventory control in the pharmacy
• Assists in the identification and return of outdated medications.
• Delivers medications, exchange carts, and supplies to the various nursing units on a routine basis.
• Answers telephone and work area window, assisting physicians, nursing personnel, and others by directing their questions or requests to the appropriate pharmacist.
• Works in IV Admixture area - prepares IV's, TPN solutions, Intensive Care Nursery/Peds and Chemotherapy under direct supervision of the pharmacist.
• Enter pharmacy charges, via a computer.
• Performs tasks as specifically outlined on duty sheet roster for the specific shift.
• Orders drugs and supplies, restocks drug and supply orders.

• Education:
  
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