Pharmacy Intern PRN

OU Health•Edmond, OK

2d•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. The intern will also be responsible for reporting safety issues and errors promptly and assisting the pharmacist with necessary operational tasks. Responsibilities extend to both inpatient and outpatient pharmacy settings, including reviewing medication orders, preparing intravenous admixtures, managing patient prescriptions, and answering clinical questions.

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).
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

Help 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 expectations of patient/family and other healthcare providers.
Provide clinical interventions through communication with physicians, nurses, other healthcare professionals, and patients.
Prepare intravenous admixtures/other sterile products under a 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 the supervision of a preceptor.
Assist the pharmacist on duty to answer clinical questions regarding the use of medications.
Place properly packaged medication in labeled containers to be verified by a Doctor of Pharmacy, subsequent to verified order entry by a Doctor of Pharmacy.
Weigh, measure, and mix drugs and other medicinal compounds, and fill bottles or capsules with the correct quantity and composition of preparation.
Store and preserve biologicals, vaccines, serums, and other drugs subject to deterioration, utilizing refrigeration and other methods.
Perform other duties as assigned.