Pharmacy Intern I - Aurora Psychiatric Hospital

American Addiction Centers • Milwaukee, WI

17d • Onsite

About The Position

This part-time position will conduct patient medication history interviews from 4pm-9pm. Work requirements include: one weekday evening per week, one weekend (both Saturday/Sunday evenings) per month, and two holidays per year. These are allotted on a rotating basis with other zero hour pharmacy interns. Under general supervision of a pharmacist, performs duties of a pharmacy technician such as: filling medication orders, delivering medications, compounding sterile and non-sterile preparations, interviewing patients to obtain medication histories, etc. Provides pharmacy services to the patient care areas and customers by performing clerical duties in the pharmacy to ensure efficient operations and performs duties related to medication ordering, receipt, stocking, and inventory control. Receives and interprets prescriptions for outpatients and enters them into the pharmacy computer system. Adheres to the general hospital standards to promote a cooperative work environment by utilizing communication skills, interpersonal relationships, and team building.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED equivalent
• Current enrollment in an accredited College of Pharmacy in the 1st year of the program
• Intern registration: NC, SC, GA
• Licensure: GA (intern), IL (tech)
• Permit: AL
• Certification: SC
• Tech registration: WI
• Proficient computer skills
• Works well with management and pharmacy staff
• Solid communication, analytical, and organizational skills
• Must be able to sit, stand, walk, lift, bend, kneel, climb, twist, crawl and reach above shoulders
• Requires considerable walking, standing, pushing mobile cart of approximately 50 pounds and lifting 35 pounds of material
• Must have functional vision, touch and hearing
• Must be able to speak and be understood by others to communicate effectively
• May be exposed to chemical and hazardous waste as well as blood and body fluids and communicable disease for which appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) is utilized to minimize exposure
• Frequent fine motor motion of hands and wrists to perform manipulative skills such as writing, typing, data entry into the computer, and preparation of medications, including use of syringes
• Takes necessary precautions to avoid inadvertent needle sticks, minor cuts or bruises.
• Exposed to various conditions throughout the workday such as walking on hard surfaces, climbing stairs and changes in temperature and humidity.
• Operates all equipment necessary to perform the job
• Flexibility to travel between pharmacy locations

Nice To Haves

• No additional education necessary
• No additional certification or license necessary
• No additional experience necessary
• No additional knowledge, skills, or abilities necessary

Responsibilities

• Filling medication orders
• Delivering medications
• Compounding sterile and non-sterile preparations
• Interviewing patients to obtain medication histories
• Performing clerical duties in the pharmacy to ensure efficient operations
• Performing duties related to medication ordering, receipt, stocking, and inventory control
• Receiving and interpreting prescriptions for outpatients and entering them into the pharmacy computer system
• Adhering to general hospital standards to promote a cooperative work environment

Benefits

• Paid Time Off programs
• Health and welfare benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life, and Short- and Long-Term Disability
• Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses
• Family benefits such as adoption assistance and paid parental leave
• Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs
• Educational Assistance Program

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED