Pharmacy Intern (Weekends) 7 Hours Biweekly must have Pharmacy Intern License
About The Position
Under the general supervision and work direction of the staff pharmacist, the Pharmacy Intern performs pharmacy-related functions, in compliance with departmental policies and procedures that provide optimal pharmaceutical care. This role involves developing an accurate list of current “home” medications using all available resources, including conducting patient and/or caregiver interviews, contacting community pharmacies or other sources of medications, and utilizing computer resources. The intern will discuss the medication list with a pharmacist for approval and enter it into the hospital computer system. Additionally, the intern will assist other health care professionals with Medication Reconciliation issues, provide general assistance to pharmacist staff in completing clinical activities, and perform miscellaneous duties following departmental guidelines and procedures. The intern is expected to use appropriate judgment, refer problems to a pharmacist as needed, and organize time effectively to meet changing workload demands, demonstrating a consistent level of performance. Supplemental responsibilities include performing basic tasks of other staff during low staff periods within their training boundaries, answering the telephone professionally and referring calls appropriately, managing multiple priorities, assisting in training new employees and students, wearing professional attire, and knowing/following hospital and departmental procedures. The intern must project a professional image for the department. This job description is not exhaustive and duties may change.
Requirements
- High school diploma
- Current valid State of Indiana Board of Pharmacy license as Pharmacy Intern
- Must have Pharmacy Intern License
Nice To Haves
- Experience in hospital and/or community pharmacy highly desirable
Responsibilities
- Develops an accurate list of current “home” medications using all available resources.
- Conducts patient and/or caregiver interviews.
- Contacts community pharmacies, mail-order pharmacies or other sources of medications.
- Utilizes other computer resources available.
- Discusses the list with a pharmacist for approval.
- Enters the list into the hospital computer system according to established procedures.
- Assists other health care professionals with Medication Reconciliation issues.
- Provides general assistance to pharmacist staff in completing clinical activities.
- Performs miscellaneous duties and follows guidelines and policies/procedures.
- Uses appropriate judgment; refers problems to a pharmacist as needed.
- Organizes time effectively to meet changing workload demands.
- Demonstrates a consistent level of performance.
- Performs basic tasks of other staff during low staff periods within the boundaries of their training and education.
- Answers the telephone on the third ring or before using a customer-friendly voice; refers the call to a pharmacist if it is outside the scope of their usual responsibilities.
- Is able to manage multiple priorities.
- Assists in training new employees and students as requested.
- Wears clothing that is clean, professional and appropriate.
- Knows and follows hospital and departmental procedures; knows location of hospital and departmental policy/procedure manuals.
- Projects a professional image for the department.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Intern
Education Level
High school or GED
