Retail Pharmacy Student Intern
About The Position
The Pharmacy Student Intern assists a pharmacist with medication preparation, compounding, inventory management, and distribution. The role requires extreme accuracy and attention to detail in handling controlled substances, complying with DEA, FDA, and state regulations, and managing medication storage areas with pharmacy automation. The intern fields and triages calls and questions about medication distribution, assists other caregivers within their scope of practice, and participates in clinical and administrative functions under the direct supervision of a licensed pharmacist. Responsibilities progress over time alongside the intern’s didactic education, providing practical experience for a future pharmacist role.
Requirements
- Current enrollment in an accredited College of Pharmacy.
- Pharmacist Intern license in Nebraska.
Responsibilities
- Use pharmacy automation to optimize safety and efficiency in drug distribution.
- Compound sterile and non-sterile IV admixtures according to USP and Board of Pharmacy requirements, if applicable to the job assignment.
- Repackage medications into unit doses in accordance with USP regulations.
- Perform specialized narcotic distribution, maintain accurate perpetual inventories, and identify discrepancies.
- Manage pharmaceutical and supply inventory, complete cycle counts, and monitor medication inventory levels and expiration dates.
- Inspect medication storage areas in nursing units and clinical areas.
- Perform pharmaceutical calculations accurately and independently.
- Respond to requests by telephone or in person from healthcare professionals, patients, families, and other caregivers; manage issues appropriately and provide follow-up.
- Participate in clinical and administrative functions as assigned by pharmacy leadership.
- Assist pharmacists with medication preparation, compounding, inventory management, and distribution.
- Assist other caregivers within the intern’s scope of practice and triage calls and questions regarding medication distribution.
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What This Job Offers
Career Level
Intern
Education Level
No Education Listed
