Student Pharmacist

Fresenius Medical Care•Saint Petersburg, FL

11d•Onsite

About The Position

The student pharmacist will work under the supervision of a licensed pharmacist to gain the practical experience that will enable them to meet the needs of patients. The student pharmacist will gain experience in prescription order processing, verbal communication, problem-solving and critical thinking. The successful candidate supports FMCNA’s mission, vision, core values and customer service philosophy and adheres to the FMCNA Compliance Program, including following all regulatory and division/company policy requirements.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree required, currently pursuing advanced degree in pharmacy
Licensed as an intern in the state where the student is practicing pharmacy
0 – 1 year’s related experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Ability to work toward established goals independently
Pay close attention to detail
Communicate effectively with fellow professionals.
Ability to meet deadlines.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Excellent organizational and analytical skills, above average organizational skills are needed to be successful in this position.
Proficient with PCs, Microsoft Office Applications, and the ability to quickly learn new programs.

Nice To Haves

Mail order and/or retail experience helpful.

Responsibilities

Monitors the drug file and prepares prescriptions for packaging and or distribution.
Counts and fills patient prescription based on order.
Prepares prescription labels to be placed on dispensing containers.
Attaches additional information and instructions on the dispensing container, when necessary.
Presents final dispensed product(s) to pharmacist preceptor for verification and final check.
Organizes finished products for packing/distribution.
Helps to ensure that pharmacy area is always clean and orderly.
May assist in maintaining adequate levels of inventory by ordering drugs, following established procedures.
Prepares and labels stocked drugs.
Obtains and enters patient, medical or prescription order data into computer system.
Maintains an orderly filing system.
Escalates issues to pharmacy preceptor for resolution, as deemed necessary.
Reviews and complies with the Code of Business Conduct and all applicable company policies and procedures, local, state, and federal laws, and regulations.
Assists with various projects as assigned by Pharmacist preceptor
Other related duties as assigned.