Pharmacy Intern- RX Support Services

Southern Ohio Medical Center•Wheelersburg, OH

About The Position

The Pharmacy Intern works under the supervision of pharmacists and the Pharmacy Manager. The primary function is to assist pharmacists with preparing and distributing medications, managing inventory, and replacing stock, while ensuring appropriate billing for SOMC patients and staff. The position is contingent and works as needed. Other duties may be assigned.

Requirements

High school diploma or successful completion of an equivalent high school examination.
Enrollment in an approved school of pharmacy.
PhIL(OH) required.

Responsibilities

Round with the pharmacist as needed.
Fill floor stock using stock requisitions, inventory reconciliation, and computer-generated pick lists.
Fill inpatient carts using META-generated fill list reports for pharmacist check-off.
Prepare IV solutions, hyperalimentations, medication doses for pharmacist dispensing, and small-volume parenterals using proper sterile techniques.
Profile physician orders in the computer system for pharmacist review.
Reconcile IVs and critical care drips on the floor and make necessary adjustments to time and rate.
Know the brand and generic names and strengths of drugs used in Surgery and their patient-billing mechanisms.
Recognize narcotic discrepancies and perform audits as needed.
Restock anesthesia carts in operating room suites in a timely and efficient manner.
Deliver medications to nursing units and hospital departments and complete hourly medication runs.
Enter patient charges and credits into the computer profile system.
Check incoming medication and pharmacy-supply orders against purchase requisitions for accuracy and completeness.
Review patient medication profiles to identify medications available through Patient Assistance.
Contact drug manufacturers for application forms and assist with enrolling patients in programs by phone or internet.
Obtain required patient income documentation for assistance programs.
Complete applications and obtain prescriptions for manufacturer programs; coordinate with physicians regarding substitutions and obtain signed applications and prescriptions.
Educate patients about their responsibility for reordering prescriptions.
Provide prompt, efficient, courteous service to pharmacy-window and telephone inquiries, taking messages or directing inquiries as appropriate.
Communicate with the Purchasing Agent about stock levels and items needed to maintain adequate inventory.
Rotate stock and place items in appropriate storage areas.
Maintain general cleanliness of the work area and department.
Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

Competitive pay with quarterly market analysis.
Performance-based annual increase and bonus eligibility.
Up to 4% employer contributions to retirement plans, including a 403(b) and Cash Balance Pension.
Medical, dental, and vision coverage.
Medical and dependent care flexible spending accounts.
Earned Wage Access.
Paid Time Off bank with three annual sick days.
Life insurance and disability coverage.
Tuition and certification assistance.
Discounted or free gym membership through Club LC.
Employee discount and payroll deduction programs.