Intern, Pharmacy-PRN Days/Evenings

Mary Washington Healthcare•Fredericksburg, VA

10d

About The Position

The Pharmacy Intern is a pharmacy student or unlicensed pharmacy school graduate acquiring the skills required to become a Pharmacist. The Pharmacy Intern will gain experience under direct supervision in drug distribution and clinical services to patients in a safe, responsible manner, and according to professional standards and practice.

Requirements

Currently enrolled student or graduate of an ACPE accredited school of Pharmacy required.
Current Virginia Pharmacy Intern license required.

Responsibilities

Assists in preparing medications and prescriptions to be dispensed according to physicians’ orders under the supervision of a licensed Pharmacist:
Accurately enters medication orders into the pharmacy computer system
Prepares IV admixture, TPN, and chemotherapy
Advises physicians and patients regarding proper usage/dosage of prescribed medications
Completes projects as assigned and provides updates/education to staff about project status or completion.
Operates the unit dose delivery system under the direct supervision of a licensed Pharmacist.
Operates machinery and handles medications in accordance with department policies.
Performs duties in a manner that is safe, professional, and compliant with state/federal laws and regulations, organizational policies & procedures, and other applicable regulatory regulations.
Provides drug information as requested.
Responds to telephone requests.
Performs other duties as assigned.