Pharmacy Intern, Outpatient and Inpatient Pharmacy, PRN

East Tennessee Children's Hospital Association•Knoxville, TN

About The Position

Performs in a training pharmacist role and provides technician support under the direct and continuous supervision of a pharmacist. The intern performs and supervises general and chemotherapy technician competencies and duties, while developing pharmacy skills in a hospital setting. The role supports outpatient and inpatient pharmacy services and requires professional, courteous interactions with patients, families, visitors, colleagues, nursing staff, and physicians. Patient and hospital information must remain confidential.

Requirements

Currently enrolled in a local ACPE-accredited College of Pharmacy.
High school diploma or GED.
General computer skills.
Strong math skills.

Nice To Haves

Previous pharmacy technician experience.

Responsibilities

Train to supervise pharmacy technicians and develop proficiency in mathematical calculations.
Prepare accurate medication labels using the proper format and destroy any remaining labels after medication packaging is complete.
Assess and process physician medication orders, including reviewing age-appropriate dosing, route, duplication, allergies, interactions, computer information, and prioritization of stat or now orders.
Maintain accurate records, including computerized patient profiles, controlled substances, IV compounder records, electronic cabinet records, pharmacy computer records, unit dose logs, and other indicated records.
Ensure the operation and maintenance of IV hoods, IV computers, electronic cabinets, electronic scales, printers, and computers.
Maintain medication stock, including IV fluids, solid and liquid dosage forms, electronic cabinet or floor stock; order and store medications and supplies appropriately; conduct nursing unit inspections; check crash carts and boxes; and address outdated medications.
Perform clinical pharmacy assessments involving laboratory data, electrolytes, and kinetics.
Prepare or select age-appropriate medications for compounding, filling, and dispensing.
Fill patient medication envelopes with the correct medications based on computer labels and deliver medications to the proper nursing units, ancillary departments, and pharmacy satellites.
Take appropriate steps, such as double-checking and comparing against a copy of the physician’s order, to prevent dispensing errors.
Resolve questions with a pharmacist, nursing service, and/or physician; answer the phone promptly and appropriately.
Maintain confidentiality of hospital and patient information and treat patients, families, visitors, and employees with respect and courtesy.
Promote professional relationships and effective teamwork within and across departments, contributing to departmental goals and customer service.
Accept other assignments as requested and use hospital resources and time respectfully and accountably.