Pharmacist Intern

Conifer Health Solutions•Phoenix, AZ

About The Position

The Pharmacist Intern assists pharmacists with medication preparation and distribution and provides medication, drug information, and pharmaceutical services to patients and hospital staff. Duties include accurately filling medication orders, preparing sterile drugs and IV admixtures using aseptic technique, handling medication charges and records, supporting inventory control, and keeping patient medication drawers and pharmacy work areas organized. All work must be verified by a pharmacist. The intern prioritizes work, maintains a clean and orderly environment, follows policies and procedures, and uses personal protective equipment when working around chemical, radiation, and infectious hazards. The role also supports training, quality improvement, waste reduction, and implementation of departmental changes, and may include other related duties as assigned.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent GED.
Completion of a formal education program that meets requirements for certification.
Currently enrolled in a College of Pharmacy.
Licensed as a Pharmacy Intern by the Arizona State Board of Pharmacy.
Basic computer skills.
Excellent customer service skills.
Effective interpersonal skills and ability to work with team members.
Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with occasional periods of above-average pressure.
Willingness to work in all areas of pharmacy services as assigned.

Responsibilities

Assist pharmacists in providing medication, drug information, and pharmaceutical services to patients, nurses, physicians, and other hospital personnel.
Fill medication orders accurately and promptly from labels.
Fill medication carts, drug replacement boxes, and automated dispensing units.
Deliver medications to patient care areas and return items to the pharmacy.
Complete assigned area inspections on time and correct identified deficiencies.
Process and prepare sterile drug orders using proper care and aseptic technique.
Prepare IV admixture solutions as required using aseptic technique in a Laminar Air Flow Hood.
Prepackage drugs as needed and prepare complete prepackaging records.
Accurately enter medication charges and credits daily.
Maintain the accuracy of patient medication drawers by updating their contents from the computer and removing medications for discharged patients.
Participate in training and work with students when requested.
Participate in inventory control and place wholesale orders as requested.
Ensure all work is verified by a pharmacist.
Prioritize workload and complete work in a timely manner.
Maintain a clean, orderly work environment and help order and stock medications.
Use personal protective equipment to protect against chemical, radiation, and infectious hazards.
Provide input at meetings, read department communications, and mentor newer staff and students.
Use policy and procedure manuals and reference materials to determine appropriate actions.
Identify improvement opportunities, propose solutions, and help implement changes in patient care and department or hospital operations.
Identify opportunities to reduce medication waste and participate in department quality improvement activities as requested.
Perform other related job tasks or responsibilities as assigned.