Pharmacy Intern PRN

OU Health•Edmond, OK

3d•Onsite

About The Position

Under the general direction of the Pharmacy Manager, the retail pharmacy intern is responsible for performing tasks involved in the preparation and distribution of medications checked by a licensed Pharmacist while under the supervision of a licensed pharmacist. This role requires a high level of detail orientation and organization, the ability to maintain a clean and orderly pharmacy, and effective communication skills with pharmacy staff. Professionalism, timely reporting of safety issues and errors, and assisting the pharmacist on duty are key aspects of this position. Responsibilities extend to both inpatient and outpatient pharmacy settings, including reviewing medication orders, preparing intravenous admixtures, processing patient prescriptions, and answering clinical questions regarding medication use.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED required.
Must be currently enrolled and in good standing with an accredited college of pharmacy approved by the Oklahoma State Board of Pharmacy, graduated from an accredited college of pharmacy with registration pending, or in the process of satisfying internship requirements for foreign graduates taking the National Association of Boards of Pharmacy North American Pharmacist Licensure Examination (NABPLEX).
None. This position allows for on-the-job training.
Active Oklahoma licensed intern permit required.
License must be in good standing.
Detail oriented for accuracy of data and information.
Customer Service oriented.
Ability to lift 50 to 100 lbs.
Ability to climb, crouch, bend, stoop, push, or pull.
Knowledge of the principles and procedures associated with pharmacology.
Good communication skills along with the ability to translate technical information into terms the general public can understand.

Responsibilities

Perform tasks involved in the preparation and distribution of medications checked by a licensed Pharmacist.
Maintain a clean and orderly pharmacy.
Establish and maintain effective working relationships and communicate clearly with pharmacy staff.
Maintain a high level of professionalism at all times, including attendance and phone etiquette.
Report safety issues and errors in a timely manner to a supervisor.
Assist the pharmacist on duty with tasks necessary for the operation of the pharmacy.
Review and assess medication/IV orders for drug interactions and incompatibilities.
Review medication/IV orders for appropriateness based on age and patient/family expectations.
Provide clinical interventions through communication with physicians, nurses, other health care professionals, and patients.
Prepare intravenous admixtures/other sterile products under lamina flow hood utilizing aseptic technique 100% of the time.
Receive and input new discharge patient medication orders into pharmacy management software.
Complete patient prescriptions from start to finish; input, fill and/or package, and deliver.
Prepare adherence packaged discharge patient medications under supervision of a preceptor.
Assist the pharmacist on duty to answer clinical questions regarding use of medications.
Place properly packaged medication in labeled containers to be verified by a Doctor of Pharmacy, subsequent to verified order entry.
Weigh, measure, and mix drugs and other medicinal compounds, and fill bottles or capsules with correct quantity and composition of preparation.
Store and preserve biological, vaccines, serums, and other drugs subject to deterioration, utilizing refrigeration and other methods.
Perform other duties as assigned.