Pharmacy Intern

Stanford Medicine Children's Health • Palo Alto, CA

10d • Onsite

About The Position

The Pharmacy Intern is responsible for performing functions like prepackaging medications and preparing I.V. admixtures. This position is also responsible for processing orders, preparing labels and maintaining various records, as well as filling outpatient prescriptions. Employees must abide by all Joint Commission Requirements including but not limited to sensitivity to cultural diversity, patient care, patient rights and ethical treatment, safety and security of the physical environment, emergency management, teamwork, respect for others, participation in ongoing education and training, communication and adherence to safety and quality programs, sustaining compliance with National Patient Safety Goals, and licensure and health screenings. Must perform all duties and responsibilities in accordance with the hospital's policies and procedures, including its Service Standards and its Code of Conduct.

Requirements

• Current enrollment in a school of pharmacy recognized by the California Board of Pharmacy – OR – Graduate from a school of pharmacy recognized by the California Board of Pharmacy.
• None required.
• Intern Pharmacist by California Board of Pharmacy
• Ability to adapt to and deal with change and ambiguity.
• Ability to perform routine mathematical calculations; weighing, measuring and documentation with Performance Profile accuracy.
• Ability to plan, organize, prioritize, work independently and meet deadlines.
• Ability to solve problems and identify solutions.
• Ability to speak and write effectively at a level appropriate for the job.
• Ability to work effectively with individuals at all levels of the organization.
• Ability to work in a fast paced work environment.
• Ability to work with devices, information systems, automated and technical equipment utilized in pharmacy.
• Knowledge of computer systems and software used in functional area.
• Knowledge of influence of patient's age, sex, concomitant disease states, concurrent drug therapy, foods and diagnostic procedures on drug activity and disposition.
• Knowledge of local, state and federal regulatory requirements related to areas of functional responsibility.
• Knowledge of Medical terminology and abbreviations; pharmacology and pharmacological nomenclature; medical therapeutics, pharmacokinetics, and disease states.
• Knowledge of methods and procedures involved in proper handling and storing of pharmaceutical supplies.
• Knowledge of physiology, anatomy, pathology, chemistry and mathematics as they relate to pharmacy practice.

Responsibilities

• Compounds bulk items and extemporaneous prescriptions and orders under the supervision of a pharmacist.
• Enters patient medication orders into the pharmacy computer system, operates automated compounding and dispensing machines for preparation and storage of medications under the direct supervision of a pharmacist.
• Fills outpatient prescriptions under the supervision of a pharmacist.
• Interprets the data relative to age and to provides care needed as described in the department's policies and procedures
• Maintains medication inventory, places and receives stock replacement orders.
• Prepares, compounds and labels intravenous admixtures, cancer chemotherapy and parenteral nutrition patient specific doses using strict aseptic technique.
• Prepares, packages, compounds and labels non-sterile drug products for specific patients with appropriate final pharmacist checks.
• Takes verbal prescription orders and answers drug information questions with supervision of a pharmacist.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Intern
• Education Level: High school or GED