Inpatient Pharmacy Youth Apprentice

American Addiction Centers•Durham, NC

9d•$19 - $28•Onsite

About The Position

This is a part-time position for a Youth Apprentice in the Inpatient Pharmacy. The apprentice will gain experience in various pharmacy operations, including dispensing, delivery, prescription processing, and compounding. The role requires adherence to policies, procedures, and program requirements, with a preference for morning hours to maximize the learning experience. The apprentice must meet the 450 hours requirement for the Youth Apprentice program.

Requirements

Good mathematic skills
Attention to details
Good communication (written and verbal) and interpersonal skills
Basic computer skills
Demonstrates knowledge of the principles of growth and development
Demonstrates the skills and competency appropriate to the ages, culture, developmental stages, and special needs of the patient population served
Must be able to sit, stand, walk, lift, bend, kneel, climb, twist, crawl and reach above shoulders
Requires considerable walking, standing, pushing mobile cart of 50 pounds maximum and lifting 35 pounds of material
Must have functional vision, touch and hearing
Must be able to speak and be understood by others to communicate effectively
Utilizes appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) to perform job duties and minimize exposure to hazardous agents, body fluids, and communicable diseases
May be exposed to chemical hazards
May be exposed to chemical and hazardous waste as well as blood and body fluids and communicable disease
Frequent fine motor motion of hands and wrists to perform manipulative skills such as writing, typing, data entry into the computer, and preparation of medications, including use of syringes
Takes necessary precautions to avoid inadvertent needle sticks, minor cuts or bruises.
Exposed to various conditions throughout the workday such as walking on hard surfaces, climbing stairs and changes in temperature and humidity.
Operates all equipment necessary to perform the job
Flexibility to travel between pharmacy locations
If working in WI: Registered as a Pharmacy Technician through Wisconsin Department of Safety and Professional Services, application must be submitted prior to start date
If working in IL: Registered as a Pharmacy Technician through Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation, application must be submitted prior to start date with license obtained within 60 days of date of submission
If working in NC:, applicant must submit a North Carolina Department of Labor Youth Employment Certificate and register as a Pharmacy Technician with the North Carolina Board of Pharmacy

Nice To Haves

Morning hours preferred in order to gain the most from the learning experience.

Responsibilities

Learns and demonstrates the ability to effectively communicate and collaborate with other teammates.
Learns and demonstrates competency in dispensing and delivery of medications, including information systems, technology, and automation.
Learns and demonstrates competency in prescription processing, including patient information, data entry, record keeping, insurance verification, and label generation.
Follows applicable policies and procedures to be in compliance with legal, regulatory, and accreditation standards.
Learns and participates in non-sterile and sterile compounding preparation in accordance with USP guidelines.
Learns and demonstrates competency in department safety strategies.
Follows all requirements of the Youth Apprentice program as imposed by the state in which teammate is working.

Benefits

Base compensation listed within the listed pay range based on factors such as qualifications, skills, relevant experience, and/or training
Premium pay such as shift, on call, and more based on a teammate's job
Incentive pay for select positions
Opportunity for annual increases based on performance
Paid Time Off programs
Health and welfare benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life, and Short- and Long-Term Disability
Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses
Family benefits such as adoption assistance and paid parental leave
Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs
Educational Assistance Program