Pharmacy Intern, 5MP IV

Prisma Health • Columbia, SC

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About The Position

The position involves assisting pharmacists in a variety of duties related to the provision of pharmaceutical care to patients. This includes knowledge and skills in the preparation and distribution of drugs in various dosage forms. The role is responsible for unique tasks consistent with intern certification status requirements and also performs specialized tasks not typically handled by other technicians. The intern supports pharmaceutical care for patients while complying with laws and regulations of appropriate state and federal agencies and guidelines of JCAHO.

Requirements

• Completion of a South Carolina Board of Pharmacy approved technician course OR current enrollment in a professional academic pharmacy program at an accredited university.
• Satisfactory progress maintained in the professional academic pharmacy program.
• Current registration with SC Board of Pharmacy as a pharmacy intern.

Responsibilities

• Obtains supplies, prepares and labels drug orders under the direct supervision of a pharmacist.
• Calculates and compounds aliquot doses.
• Distributes and/or transports medications to appropriate patient care areas in a timely manner and under a pharmacist's supervision.
• Makes beneficial recommendations for improvements in procedures, guidelines and continuing education training.
• Monitors inventory levels, stocks shelves, maintains order and cleanliness in assigned areas and maintains all required records.
• Receives and/or initiates verbal medication orders if authorized to do so by the supervising pharmacist.
• Serves as a good steward of the institution's resources, including time on the job.
• Provides training and participates in the in servicing of departmental employees and students.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Intern
• Industry: Hospitals
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees