Inpatient Pharmacy Intern PRN

OU Health•Oklahoma City, OK

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Under the general direction of the Pharmacy Manager, the retail pharmacy intern is responsible for performing tasks involved in the preparation and distribution of medications checked by a licensed Pharmacist while under the supervision of a licensed pharmacist. This role requires a high level of detail orientation and organization, the ability to maintain a clean and orderly pharmacy, and effective communication skills with pharmacy staff. Professionalism, including attendance and phone etiquette, is essential. The intern is responsible for reporting safety issues and errors promptly and assisting the pharmacist on duty with operational tasks.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED required.
Must be currently enrolled and in good standing with an accredited college of pharmacy approved by the Oklahoma State Board of Pharmacy, graduated from an accredited college of pharmacy with registration pending, or in the process of satisfying internship requirements for foreign graduates taking the National Association of Boards of Pharmacy North American Pharmacist Licensure Examination (NABPLEX).
None. This position allows for on-the-job training.
Active Oklahoma licensed intern permit required. License must be in good standing.
Detail oriented for accuracy of data and information.
Customer Service oriented.
Ability to lift 50 to 100 lbs.
Ability to climb, crouch, bend, stoop, push, or pull.
Knowledge of the principles and procedures associated with pharmacology.
Good communication skills along with the ability to translate technical information into terms the general public can understand.

Nice To Haves

Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships and communicate clearly with pharmacy staff.

Responsibilities

Reviews and assesses medication/IV orders for drug interactions and incompatibilities.
Reviews medication/IV orders for appropriateness based on age, patient/family expectations, and other healthcare providers' input.
Provides clinical interventions through communication with physicians, nurses, other healthcare professionals, and patients.
Prepares intravenous admixtures/other sterile products under a laminar flow hood utilizing aseptic technique 100% of the time.
Receives and inputs new discharge patient medication orders into pharmacy management software.
Completes patient prescriptions from start to finish, including input, filling/packaging, and delivery.
Under supervision of a preceptor, prepares adherence packaged discharge patient medications.
Assists the pharmacist on duty to answer clinical questions regarding medication use.
Subsequent to verified order entry by a Doctor of Pharmacy, places properly packaged medication in labeled containers to be verified by a Doctor of Pharmacy.
Weighs, measures, and mixes drugs and other medicinal compounds, and fills bottles or capsules with the correct quantity and composition of preparation.
Stores and preserves biologicals, vaccines, serums, and other drugs subject to deterioration, utilizing refrigeration and other methods.
Performs other duties as assigned.
Help maintain a clean and orderly pharmacy.
Maintain a high level of professionalism at all times, including attendance and phone etiquette.
Responsible for reporting safety issues and errors in a timely manner to a supervisor.
Assist the pharmacist on duty with tasks necessary for the operation of the pharmacy.