Pharmacy Intern - Acute Care Olathe

The University of Kansas Health System • Olathe, KS

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About The Position

The Pharmacy Intern provides collaborative pharmaceutical care through integrated drug distribution, consistent service, and interactions with interdisciplinary and multidisciplinary teams within the University of Kansas Health Care System. All duties are performed under the direct supervision of a pharmacist licensed in Kansas. The intern assists with medication preparation, order processing, inventory and record keeping, and timely distribution to nursing units and other hospital departments. The role also supports performance improvement and quality management activities when applicable, and includes responsibility for professional development and continued learning in pharmacy.

Requirements

• High school graduate or GED equivalent.
• Pharmacy Intern Registration with the State Board of Pharmacy; valid Kansas and/or Missouri registration.
• Basic typing and word processing ability.
• Ability to perform the professional, clinical, and technical competencies of the assigned unit or department.

Responsibilities

• Perform all duties under the direct supervision of a pharmacist licensed in the State of Kansas.
• Assist with accurate medication order filling, compounding, and record keeping to support timely medication delivery.
• Prepare medications using appropriate techniques and equipment, including intravenous admixtures, chemotherapy, total parenteral nutrition, oral unit-dose or prepackaged medications, compounds, and investigational drugs.
• Operate computer systems to accurately enter medication orders and obtain necessary patient information.
• Interact with customers courteously and professionally in person and by telephone; direct potential problems to a pharmacist, supervisor, or administrator as appropriate.
• Assist with pharmacy inventory and record keeping in accordance with state and federal law.
• Ensure timely distribution of prescribed medications and stock items to nursing units and other hospital departments.
• Participate in organizational and departmental performance improvement efforts and communicate effectively about related initiatives.
• Keep the supervisor informed of personal and team activities affecting the department and report medication errors when they occur.
• Maintain a personal development plan and competency validation records; participate in goal setting and ongoing development of team members.
• Take responsibility for professional development and continued learning in pharmacy.
• Participate in the quality management program when applicable, including monitoring processes, analyzing data, implementing improvement interventions, and evaluating their effectiveness.
• When applicable, help establish and maintain short- and long-term Quality Management Program goals, monitor and document Quality Improvement Projects, and provide staff guidance and education on quality priorities and projects.
• When applicable, support development and reassessment of the Patient Management Program.
• Perform the professional, clinical, and technical competencies of the assigned unit or department.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Intern
• Education Level: High school or GED