Pharmacy Intern

Singing River Health System • Gulfport, MS

87d • Onsite

About The Position

The Pharmacy Intern, under the supervision of a licensed pharmacist, ensures patients receive the correct medication; packages and labels medication doses; fills routine orders for stock supplies to patient care areas; assists in all aspects of IV admixture preparation and delivery; and any tasks appointed by a pharmacist. He/She complies with the standards, ethics, laws and regulations governing the practice of pharmacy, including the MS Board of Pharmacy and accrediting agency.

Requirements

• Attending a School of Pharmacy accredited by or pending accreditation by the American Council of Pharmaceutical Education.
• Must have current license/permit as Student-Controlled Substance Registration by the Mississippi State Board of Pharmacy.
• Must demonstrate keen mental faculties/assessment and decision making abilities.
• Must demonstrate superior communication/speaking/enunciation skills to receive and give information in person and by telephone.
• Must demonstrate strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Must possess emotional stability conducive to dealing with high stress levels.
• Must demonstrate ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.
• Attention to detail and the ability to multi-task in complex situations is required.
• Must have the ability to maintain collaborative and respectable working relationships throughout SRHS and other organizations.
• Must possess superior customer service skills and professional etiquette.
• Must possess proficient knowledge and ability to use a computer (must be keyboard proficient) and other office technology (i.e., telephone, fax, etc.), MS Outlook and Word.
• Must be able to demonstrate appropriate clinical judgment and apply appropriate professional skills to a patient population of all ages.

Nice To Haves

• Pharmacy Technician experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Ensures patients receive the correct medication
• Packages and labels medication doses
• Fills routine orders for stock supplies to patient care areas
• Assists in all aspects of IV admixture preparation and delivery
• Performs any tasks appointed by a pharmacist
• Complies with the standards, ethics, laws and regulations governing the practice of pharmacy, including the MS Board of Pharmacy and accrediting agency.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Intern
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree