PRN Pharmacy Intern

Cardinal Health•Oak Ridge, TN

About The Position

Health System Pharmacy contributes to Cardinal Health Pharmacy Operations, which is responsible for the safe, efficient, and effective coordination of Cardinal Health's pharmacy operations that service acute care hospitals, hospital retail customers, ambulatory care and alternate site facilities, oncology and cardiology practices, as well as retail customers. Health System Pharmacy is responsible for providing customized pharmacy program solutions that reduce costs and improve patient care quality for hospitals, health systems, and other integrated healthcare providers. They may also consult with and advise the healthcare team on prescribed medications, supplies, and related processes. Pharmacy interns must act in compliance with all applicable policies, procedures, codes, and standards of the facility. Supportive personnel work under the direct supervision of a licensed pharmacist and do not perform duties that can legally be performed only by a licensed pharmacist. The intern will assist the pharmacist in providing quality pharmaceutical care to all patients by performing certain technical duties in the pharmacy department.

Requirements

Enrolled in an accredited School of Pharmacy required.
Flexibility to work various shifts.
Ability to hear, write, and speak clearly in order to communicate with customers and health care professionals.
Strong customer service skills.
May require vendor credentialing.

Responsibilities

Applies knowledge and company policies to complete a variety of tasks.
Demonstrates a working knowledge of jobs outside area of responsibility.
Maintains appropriate licenses, training, and certifications.
Works on assignments that are moderately difficult requiring judgment in resolving issues.
May assist in recommendation of processes on new assignments.
Adheres to all quality guidelines.
Works with limited supervision.
Work occasionally involves review of output by work lead or supervisor.
May provide general guidance or technical assistance to less experienced team members.
Other duties as assigned.