Pharmacy Intern - Year One

University of Washington Medical Center•Seattle, WA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Harborview Pharmacy Department has an outstanding opportunity for a Pharmacy Intern - Year One. This role involves assisting pharmacists in professional activities and performing assigned tasks under direct supervision. The intern will engage in the preparation and packaging of medications and other pharmacist-related functions. This opportunity is specifically open to currently enrolled Year 1 UW School of Pharmacy students.

Requirements

Currently enrolled UW School of Pharmacy students, Year 1.
Certification as a Pharmacy Technician or Pharmacist Intern with the Washington State Board of Pharmacy.
Pre-employment drug screen.

Responsibilities

Perform certified order entry of medication orders from the outpatient pharmacy computer.
Perform filling of prescriptions, including utilization of ScriptPro Central for filling, labeling, and batching.
Assist on-line processing of prescription orders.
Assist patients with new and refill prescription orders, including pricing and determination of payment mode.
Assist patients with alternate sources of payment.
Perform charging and billing functions, including third-party billing and collection of payments and co-payments.
Staff in satellite clinic pharmacy areas.
Package medications into single-unit packages.
Package patient-specific medications in single-unit packages.
Maintain neat and accurate packaging records.
Fill Ward Stock Requisition sheets for nursing units.
Fill medications from Pyxis refill sheets for the entire hospital.
Perform certified checking of Pyxis refill and IV batches.
Perform computer functions including label printing, charge/credit data, and order entry of prescriptions.
Delivery of medications and IV admixtures to nursing units or other areas of the hospital.
Prepare IV admixtures using proper aseptic technique in an accurate, efficient, and timely manner.
Maintain current aseptic technique certification.