Pharmacy Intern, Inpatient, PRN, Variable

Prisma Health • Greenville, SC

1d • Onsite

About The Position

This position assists pharmacists in performing a variety of duties related to the provision of pharmaceutical care to patients. These duties require knowledge of and skills in the preparation and distribution of drugs in various dosage forms. The intern is responsible for unique tasks consistent with intern certification status requirements and performs specialized tasks not performed by other technicians. The role supports pharmaceutical care for patients and ensures compliance with laws and regulations of appropriate state and federal agencies and Joint Commission guidelines. All team members are expected to be knowledgeable and compliant with Prisma Health's purpose: Inspire health. Serve with compassion. Be the difference. Prisma Health is the largest not-for-profit health organization in South Carolina, serving more than 1.2 million patients annually. Its 32,000 team members are dedicated to supporting the health and well-being of patients and their families.

Requirements

• Completion of a Board of Pharmacy approved technician course OR current enrollment or letter of acceptance in a professional academic pharmacy program at an accredited university
• Satisfactory progress maintained in the professional academic pharmacy program
• Current registration with State Board of Pharmacy as a pharmacy intern
• Knowledge of National, State, and Corporate regulations and standards.
• Knowledge of medical and pharmacy terminology.
• Mathematical skills
• Problem-solving abilities
• Ability to work in team situations
• Ability to handle urgent, stressful situations
• Corporate and departmental mandatory training required annually
• Ability to exhibits interpersonal skills in interacting with supervisors, peers, and others outside pharmacy.

Responsibilities

• Obtains supplies, prepares and labels drug orders under the direct supervision of a pharmacist.
• Calculates and compounds aliquot doses.
• Distributes and/or transports medications to appropriate patient care areas in a timely manner and under a pharmacist's supervision.
• Makes beneficial recommendations for improvements in procedures, guidelines and continuing education training.
• Monitors inventory levels, stocks shelve, maintains order and cleanliness in assigned areas and maintains all required records.
• Receives and/or initiates verbal medication orders if authorized to do so by his/her supervising pharmacist.
• Serves as a good steward of the institution's resources, including time on the job.
• Provides training and participates in the in servicing of departmental employees and students.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Intern
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees