Pharmacy Intern - Acute Care Olathe

The University of Kansas Health System•Olathe, KS

6d•Onsite

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 the State of Kansas. The intern must be able to perform the professional, clinical, and technical competencies of the assigned unit or department. Duties may vary by department or unit, and other duties may be assigned as required. When applicable, the intern participates in quality management activities aimed at improving services, including monitoring processes, analyzing data, implementing interventions, and evaluating their effectiveness. This may involve establishing short- and long-term quality goals, tracking Quality Improvement Projects, educating staff about quality priorities, and supporting the development and reassessment of the Patient Management Program.

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/or technical competencies of the assigned unit or department.
Perform all duties under the direct supervision of a pharmacist licensed in the State of Kansas.

Responsibilities

Assist with accurate medication order filling, compounding, and record keeping to ensure 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.
Use computer systems to accurately enter medication orders and obtain necessary patient information.
Interact with customers courteously and professionally, in person and by telephone, and 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 use effective communication to help remove barriers to excellent pharmaceutical care.
Keep the supervisor informed of personal and team activities affecting the department.
Report medication errors promptly at the appropriate time of occurrence.
Maintain a personal development plan and complete competency validation records.
Participate in goal setting and the ongoing development of team members.
Take responsibility for professional development and continued learning in pharmacy.
When applicable, participate in quality management activities, including monitoring processes, analyzing data, implementing and evaluating interventions, tracking quality improvement projects, educating staff, and supporting the Patient Management Program.