Pharmacy Intern - Cancer Care

The University of Kansas Health System•Westwood, KS

About The Position

The Pharmacy Intern provides collaborative pharmaceutical care through integrated drug distribution, consistent service, and interactions with interdisciplinary and multidisciplinary teams within the University of Kansas Health Care System. The intern performs all duties under the direct supervision of a pharmacist licensed in the State of Kansas. The role supports medication preparation and distribution, pharmacy inventory and records, customer service, performance improvement, and ongoing professional development. Duties may vary by department or unit, and other duties may be assigned as required.

Requirements

High school graduate or GED equivalent.
Valid Pharmacy Intern Registration with a State Board of Pharmacy in Kansas and/or Missouri.
Basic typing and word-processing ability.
Perform all duties under the direct supervision of a pharmacist licensed in the State of Kansas.

Responsibilities

Assist with accurate medication order filling, compounding, and record keeping to ensure timely medication delivery.
Prepare medications using appropriate techniques and equipment, including intravenous admixtures, chemotherapy, total parenteral nutrition, oral unit-dose or prepackaged medications, compounds, and investigational drugs.
Operate computer systems to input medication orders accurately and obtain necessary patient information.
Interact with customers in person and by telephone using a courteous, professional, customer-focused approach; direct potential problems to a pharmacist, supervisor, or administrator as appropriate.
Assist with pharmacy inventory and record keeping in accordance with state and federal law.
Ensure timely distribution of prescribed medications and stock items to nursing units and other hospital departments.
Participate in organizational and departmental performance improvement efforts and communicate effectively to help remove barriers to excellent pharmaceutical care.
Keep supervisors aware of personal and team activities affecting the department and report medication errors at the appropriate time.
Maintain a personal development plan and competency validation records; participate in goal setting and the ongoing development of team members.
Take responsibility for professional development and continued learning in pharmacy.
When applicable, participate in quality management activities, including monitoring processes, analyzing data, implementing interventions, and evaluating their effectiveness.
When applicable, help establish and maintain short- and long-term Quality Management Program goals; monitor and document Quality Improvement Projects for progress; and guide and educate staff on quality priorities and projects.
When applicable, uphold the quality of the Patient Management Program, including its development and reassessment.
Perform the professional, clinical, and/or technical competencies of the assigned unit or department.