Pharmacy Intern

American Addiction Centers • Milwaukee, WI

32d • $25 - $26

About The Position

All completed under the supervision of a pharmacist Prepares medications for dispensing Interviews patients to obtain medication histories Perform duties related to medication ordering, receipt, stocking, and inventory control Performs clerical duties in the pharmacy to ensure efficient operations Receives and interprets medication/prescription orders and enters them into the pharmacy computer system Performs medication and prescription billing activities Opportunity to hold site and/or system pharmacy intern leadership positions Participation in mock job/residency interviews with CV review Project opportunities to work with site and system leadership Intern Development series to learn about various topics pertinent to professional development. Certification available upon completion Must be able to demonstrate knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served. Must demonstrate knowledge of the principles of growth and development over the life span and possess the ability to assess data reflective of the patient's status and interpret the appropriate information needed to identify each patient's requirements relative to his/her age-specific needs, and to provide the care needed as described in the department's policies and procedures. Age-specific information is developed further in the departmental job standards.

Requirements

• Registration required.
• WI - State of Wisconsin registration
• IL - Registered as a pharmacy technician
• Currently enrolled in an accredited or approved program in Pharmacy.
• No experience required.
• Enrolled in the first or second year of a Doctor of Pharmacy degree program.
• Good communication and customer service skills.
• Strong attention to details.
• Strong teamwork skills.
• Effective multitasking and prioritization skills.
• Basic computer skills.
• Must demonstrate integrity, maturity, dependability, a positive attitude and enthusiasm.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality.
• Operates all equipment necessary to perform the job
• Frequent fine motor motion of hands and wrists to operate keyboard and manipulate syringes
• Lifts, carries, and/or pushes/pulls various items (bags, boxes, carts, etc.) while utilizing proper technique
• Will be frequently required to lift to 35 lbs., lift and carry up to 35 lbs. at waist height a reasonable distance, push/pull with 30 lbs. of force
• Must be able to sit, stand, walk, lift, bend, kneel, climb, twist, crawl and reach above shoulders
• Must have functional speech, vision, touch, and hearing
• May be exposed to chemical hazards
• May be exposed to chemical and hazardous waste as well as blood and body fluids and communicable disease. Therefore, protective clothing and equipment must be worn as necessary.

Responsibilities

• Prepares medications for dispensing
• Interviews patients to obtain medication histories
• Perform duties related to medication ordering, receipt, stocking, and inventory control
• Performs clerical duties in the pharmacy to ensure efficient operations
• Receives and interprets medication/prescription orders and enters them into the pharmacy computer system
• Performs medication and prescription billing activities
• Opportunity to hold site and/or system pharmacy intern leadership positions
• Participation in mock job/residency interviews with CV review
• Project opportunities to work with site and system leadership
• Intern Development series to learn about various topics pertinent to professional development.
• Certification available upon completion
• Must be able to demonstrate knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served.
• Must demonstrate knowledge of the principles of growth and development over the life span and possess the ability to assess data reflective of the patient's status and interpret the appropriate information needed to identify each patient's requirements relative to his/her age-specific needs, and to provide the care needed as described in the department's policies and procedures.

Benefits

• Advocate Health offers a comprehensive suite of Total Rewards: benefits and well-being programs, competitive compensation, generous retirement offerings, programs that invest in your career development and so much more – so you can live fully at and away from work, including:
• Compensation Base compensation listed within the listed pay range based on factors such as qualifications, skills, relevant experience, and/or training Premium pay such as shift, on call, and more based on a teammate's job Incentive pay for select positions Opportunity for annual increases based on performance
• Benefits and more Paid Time Off programs Health and welfare benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life, and Short- and Long-Term Disability Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses Family benefits such as adoption assistance and paid parental leave Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs Educational Assistance Program

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Intern
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 1-10 employees