Pharmacy Intern: PRN

Firelands Health•Sandusky, OH

3d•Onsite

About The Position

Under the direct supervision of the Director or a Registered Pharmacist and according to standard procedures, this role compounds and readies medications and pharmaceutical supplies for dispensing upon receiving orders. Responsibilities include typing labels, processing patient charge documents, mixing IV additive solutions using aseptic technique with a laminar air flow hood, and performing various other related duties.

Requirements

High School diploma or equivalent.
Must have and maintain an active Pharmacy Intern’s license and remain in good standing with the Ohio Board of Pharmacy.
Demonstrated ability to organize work, and work under minimum supervision.
Ability to read and write small letters and numbers and perform basic arithmetic.
Ability to understand and effectively communicate in both written and oral form, and handle sensitive telephone and face‑to‑face inquiries.
Ability to comply with OSHA regulations, USP 797 standards, and CDC standard and transmission-based precaution recommendations and to utilize proper personal protective equipment.
Ability to comply with provisions of applicable S.D.S. forms.
Successful completion of a ninety (90) day probationary period.
Must be a certified pharmacy technician.
Must maintain competency with regard to oncologic regimens, calculations, medications and sterile technique.

Responsibilities

Procures and distributes drug orders per physician request, pharmacist request or prearranged work assignment according to established policies, procedures and protocols, and within specified time frame.
Fills physician orders, medication surgical kits, medication carts or medication requisitions and specialty items/bins accurately.
Identifies and fills replacement medications on emergency crash carts, procedural carts and floor stock/automated dispensing cabinets accurately.
Prepares sterile products (including chemotherapy) accurately according to USP 797 and 800 standards.
Must be proficient in mathematics, basic and advanced pharmacy calculations and display essential critical thinking skills.
Must maintain competency with regard to oncologic regimens, calculations, medications and sterile technique.
Delivers medications and supplies to patient care and ancillary areas accurately.
Verifies all orders with pharmacist on duty.
Maintains adequate stock of medications and supplies according to established policies, procedures, and protocols and within specific time frame.
Assists in ordering, receiving, unpacking and storing pharmaceuticals and supplies in appropriate locations.
Rotates stock to ensure use before expiration date.
Identifies and replaces outdated and unusable drugs.
Restocks medication and IV dispensing areas.
Utilizes pre-packaging machine, Pyxis, and other automated systems.
Performs monthly unit inspections of selected areas.
Pre-packages medications in unit of use containers accurately and appropriately.
Contributes to the effective operation of the department.
Picks up orders, requisitions and medications for return from patient care areas when on delivery rounds.
Utilizes billing and other technician service functions in the pharmacy computer system accurately.
Generates reports, pick lists and labels as required.
Answers the telephone, identifying self and department. Directs calls to appropriate personnel.
Answers requests at the window and makes STAT deliveries to patient care areas when requested.
Organizes and prioritizes work assignments.
Maintains logs, records and other required documentation accurately. Files in appropriate locations.
Demonstrates good verbal and written communication.
Keeps pharmacy areas clean, neat, and well-organized. Keeps pharmacy equipment clean.
Completes all assigned medication storage area inspections in a timely manner.
Conducts quality monitors, collects data and completes documentation, as assigned.
Attends and regularly participates in quality projects and committee work.