Retail Pharmacy Student Intern
About The Position
The Pharmacy Student Intern assists pharmacists with medication preparation, compounding, inventory management, and distribution. The role requires accuracy and attention to detail while supporting controlled-substance management, compliance with DEA, FDA, and state regulations, and medication storage management using pharmacy automation. The intern fields and triages questions about medication distribution and assists other caregivers within their scope of practice. Under the direct supervision of a licensed pharmacist, the intern participates in clinical and administrative functions and progresses in responsibility over time, gaining practical experience to complement didactic pharmacy education.
Requirements
- Currently enrolled in an accredited College of Pharmacy.
- Pharmacist Intern license in Nebraska.
Responsibilities
- Use pharmacy automation to improve the safety and efficiency of drug distribution.
- Compound IV admixtures and sterile and non-sterile products according to USP and Board of Pharmacy requirements, if applicable to the assignment.
- Repackage medications into unit doses according to USP regulations.
- Perform specialized narcotic distribution, maintain accurate perpetual inventories, and identify discrepancies.
- Manage pharmaceutical and supply inventory, complete cycle counts, and monitor medication levels and expiration dates.
- Inspect medication storage areas in nursing units and clinical areas.
- Perform pharmaceutical calculations accurately and independently.
- Respond to healthcare professionals, patients, families, and other caregivers by telephone or in person; 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 with controlled-substance management and meet applicable DEA, FDA, and state regulations.
- Field and triage calls and questions regarding medication distribution and assist caregivers within the intern's scope of practice.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Intern
Education Level
No Education Listed
