Pharmacist Intern PRN MHH
About The Position
POSITION SUMMARY: Pharmacist Intern/Pharmacist in Training, under the supervision of a registered pharmacist, assists in the various activities of the pharmacy department. Pharmacist Intern/Pharmacist in Training assists the pharmacists in preparing and distributing medications, maintaining the drug inventory and maintenance of records. Pharmacist Intern/Pharmacist in Training function in accordance with standard written procedures, guidelines and state and federal regulations. Intern or Pharmacist in Training will be allowed to process orders but the orders must be validated by a Texas registered pharmacist before dispensing. Pharmacy intern/Pharmacist in Training will be allowed to answer drug information questions but must have the answer verified by a Texas registered pharmacist before they can dispense the information. Pharmacy intern/Pharmacist in Training are allowed to give patients counseling regarding instructions on how to use their medication, expected side effects and general precautions as well as interview patients to obtain further clarification regarding medication use. Pharmacy intern/Pharmacist in Training will assist when needed to perform MUE on patient charts when needed. The intern/pharmacist in training will participate in continuing education with the Texas licenses pharmacists as time permits. All work performed by a pharmacy intern/pharmacist in training must be supervised by a Texas registered pharmacist. They do not perform duties that can legally be performed only by a registered pharmacist.
Requirements
- Current enrollment in a Doctor of Pharmacy Degree at an accredited School/College of Pharmacy
- Completion, at minimum, of initial academic year
- Current intern license in good standing with the appropriate State Board of Pharmacy
- An aptitude for working with other health care professionals
- Ability to work independently and handle stress appropriately.
- Ability to handle frequent interruptions and adapt to changes in workload and work schedule.
- Ability to set priorities, make critical decisions and respond quickly to emergency requests.
- Ability to manage a diverse workforce.
- Ability to communicate effectively (verbal and written).
- Knowledge of laws, rules and regulations that govern the practice of pharmacy
- Commitment and adherence to STHS’s Compliance Program and Code of Conduct
Responsibilities
- Assists pharmacists in preparing and distributing medications.
- Maintains drug inventory.
- Maintains pharmacy records.
- Processes orders (must be validated by a Texas registered pharmacist before dispensing).
- Answers drug information questions (must be verified by a Texas registered pharmacist before dispensing).
- Provides patient counseling on medication use, side effects, and precautions.
- Interviews patients to obtain clarification regarding medication use.
- Assists in performing MUE on patient charts when needed.
- Participates in continuing education with Texas licensed pharmacists as time permits.
- Performs all work under the supervision of a Texas registered pharmacist.
- Does not perform duties that can legally be performed only by a registered pharmacist.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Intern
Education Level
Ph.D. or professional degree
