Pharmacy Intern

Piedmont Healthcare • Columbus, GA

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About The Position

The Pharmacy Intern assists pharmacists with the procurement, distribution, documentation, and compounding of drugs, solutions, and equipment to meet the needs of patients and staff. The role requires familiarity with medication and solution dosages and volumes for infant, pediatric, adolescent, and geriatric patients as they relate to compounding and dispensing. The intern follows written procedures, guidelines, and state and federal regulations. Under the supervision of a licensed pharmacist, the intern also provides drug information and patient education and completes assigned projects, which may include staff education and clinical data collection and analysis.

Requirements

• Currently enrolled in, or accepted to, an accredited school or college of pharmacy.
• Registration with the Georgia State Board of Pharmacy as a Pharmacy Technician or Pharmacy Intern upon hire.

Nice To Haves

• Experience as a pharmacy technician.

Responsibilities

• Assist pharmacists with procurement, distribution, documentation, and compounding of drugs, solutions, and equipment.
• Apply familiarity with medication and solution dosages and volumes for infant, pediatric, adolescent, and geriatric patients when compounding and dispensing.
• Prepare admixtures of medications to IV solutions, including unit dose syringes, chemotherapy medications, and solutions or medications for critical care and OR satellite areas, as assigned.
• Maintain adequate stock levels in assigned areas.
• Provide drug information and patient education under the supervision of a licensed pharmacist.
• Complete assigned projects, which may include staff education and clinical data collection and analysis.
• Follow standard written procedures, guidelines, and state and federal regulations.

Benefits

• Competitive benefits
• Wellness programs
• Opportunities for advancement

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Intern
• Education Level: No Education Listed