Inpatient Pharmacy Intern PRN

OU Health•Oklahoma City, OK

3d•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 involves both inpatient and outpatient (retail) pharmacy responsibilities, including medication order review, sterile product preparation, prescription processing, and patient counseling assistance.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED required.
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).
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

None explicitly mentioned, but the role allows for on-the-job training.

Responsibilities

Reviews and assesses medication/IV orders for drug interactions and incompatibilities.
Reviews medication/IV orders for appropriateness based on age and patient/family/healthcare provider expectations.
Provides clinical interventions through communication with physicians, nurses, other healthcare professionals, and patients.
Prepares intravenous admixtures/other sterile products utilizing aseptic technique.
Receives and inputs new discharge patient medication orders into pharmacy management software.
Completes patient prescriptions from start to finish; input, fill and/or package, and deliver.
Prepares adherence packaged discharge patient medications under supervision.
Assists the pharmacist on duty to answer clinical questions regarding medication use.
Places properly packaged medication in labeled containers for verification.
Weighs, measures, and mixes drugs and other medicinal compounds, and fills bottles or capsules.
Stores and preserves biologicals, vaccines, serums, and other drugs subject to deterioration.
Helps maintain a clean and orderly pharmacy.
Maintains a high level of professionalism at all times, including attendance and phone etiquette.
Reports safety issues and errors in a timely manner to a supervisor.
Assists the pharmacist on duty with tasks necessary for the operation of the pharmacy.
Performs other duties as assigned.