Pharmacy Intern

St. Jude Children's Research Hospital•Memphis, TN

21h•Onsite

About The Position

Under the direction of the Inpatient Pharmacy Services, this role follows established policies and procedures to perform a variety of routine technical and clerical support tasks integral to the operation of the Pharmaceutical Department. Tasks include preparation of unit dose medications, outpatient prescriptions, intravenous admixtures, cytotoxic and other investigational drugs. These tasks are designed to assist the department in the preparation and delivery of pharmaceutical supplies and require the authorized review and check of a licensed pharmacist. Also responsible for stocking and reordering of pharmacy supplies, assisting in mail-out orders and replenishing of nursing floor stock. Maintains appropriate patient computer and manual records, and performs computer order entry of patient orders. Assists in nursing unit inspections. Assists with management of investigational drugs. Performs other related duties as assigned or directed in order to meet the goals and objectives of the department. The intern position is expected to work at least one weekend a month (Saturday and Sunday shifts) and one evening each week. During summer and winter breaks, the intern role can work additional hours to train for new skills, support patient care, or shadow pharmacists. Quarterly intern meetings, research projects, and other patient care experiences are available to further develop this person.

Requirements

Two years of college with acceptance and/or enrollment at an accredited college of pharmacy required.
Pharmacy experience desirable.

Responsibilities

Performs all responsibilities of pharmacy technician certified level I.
Performs dispensing functions in the intravenous program.
Facilitates workflow in the inpatient dispensing area.
Assists pharmacists in the outpatient dispensing area.
Maintains appropriate patient records.
Prepares cytotoxic medications under the direct supervision of a pharmacist.
Demonstrates knowledge of appropriate and safe handling of cytotoxic agents.
Verifies labeled dose with patient order.
Assures that all work is checked by a pharmacist before dispensing.
Performs computer entry of patient medication orders.
Demonstrates knowledge of terminology and abbreviations required to process patient orders.
Is familiar and proficient with all components of computer system required for patient order entry.
Performs other related duties as assigned or directed in order to meet the goals and objectives of the department.
Assists the pharmacists with routine duties associated with operation of the inpatient and outpatient pharmacy areas to facilitate workflow and maintain appropriate patient and mail-out records.
Assists the investigational studies pharmacist as needed including the compounding of investigational drugs and investigational drug inventory maintenance to include ordering drug returns and documentation.
Assists with patient care related tasks and projects.
Maintains regular and predictable attendance.