Pharmacy Student Intern
About The Position
To be part of our organization, every employee should understand and share in the YNHHS Vision, support our Mission, and live our Values. These values - integrity, patient-centered, respect, accountability, and compassion - must guide what we do, as individuals and professionals, every day. Under the direct supervision of a registered pharmacist, Clinical Pharmacist Supervisor, or the Director of Pharmacy, performs a wide variety of technical, clinical, and clerical duties for the hospital-wide unit-dose drug distribution system and intravenous admixture program. Responsible for maintaining confidential reports; entering and retrieving data utilizing the pharmacy information system; preparing intravenous medications including chemotherapeutic preparations, hyperalimentations, and antibiotics; refilling automated dispensing cabinets with unit dose medications; procuring and filling requests for pharmaceutical supplies; delivering medications and supplies to nursing units; and assisting pharmacists with clinical activities to foster professional development. EEO/AA/Disability/Veteran
Requirements
- High School Diploma required
- Must be actively enrolled in an accredited college of pharmacy
- Eligible for technician license or limited pharmacist (intern) license
Nice To Haves
- Experience volunteering/working in a hospital pharmacy is a plus
Responsibilities
- Communicates well with pharmacy staff on pharmacy issues, and responds appropriately to problem situations.
- Orders medications and other supplies from vendors as needed.
- Verifies daily controlled substance count in Pyxis during refill/restocking activities.
- Enters and verifies patient charges and credits daily using hospital information system.
- Complies 100% of time with required clean room attire and cleaning procedures.
- Keeps staff members informed of patient/clinical issues.
- Attends all required safety and educational programs.
- Under the direct supervision of a pharmacist, participates in clinical activities, interprets original doctor's orders, and fills prescriptions for inpatients and outpatients utilizing the pharmacy information system.
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What This Job Offers
Career Level
Intern
Education Level
High school or GED
Number of Employees
1,001-5,000 employees
