Per Diem Pharmacy Apprentice; Mount Sinai Hospital
About The Position
Fill orders for unit doses and prepackaged pharmaceuticals and perform related duties under the supervision and direction of a pharmacy supervisor or staff pharmacist. Responsibilities include maintaining records of drugs delivered to the pharmacy, storing incoming merchandise in proper locations, and informing the supervisor of stock needs and shortages. The role may also involve cleaning equipment and assisting with the care and maintenance of equipment and supplies. The Pharmacy Apprentice assists pharmacists with medication preparation and dispensing, fills medication orders for individual patients, prepares intravenous medications using sterile technique, and helps maintain pharmacy inventory and supplies. The position is per diem at Mount Sinai Hospital.
Requirements
- Be enrolled in an accredited (ACPE) College of Pharmacy and be at the end of the third year or above.
Nice To Haves
- One year of experience in a hospital pharmacy setting is preferred.
Responsibilities
- Assist pharmacists with preparing and dispensing medication.
- Mix pharmaceutical preparations, fill bottles with prescribed tablets and capsules, and prepare bottle labels.
- Fill medication orders for individual patients under the direct supervision of a pharmacist.
- Receive and store incoming supplies.
- Count stock and enter data in a computer to maintain inventory records.
- Prepare intravenous (IV) medication using sterile technique under the supervision of hospital pharmacists.
- Keep records of drugs delivered to the pharmacy and inform the supervisor of stock needs and shortages.
- Clean equipment and assist with the care and maintenance of equipment and supplies.
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What This Job Offers
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
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