Student Pharmacist

Fresenius Medical Care•St Petersburg, FL

About The Position

The Student Pharmacist works under the supervision of a licensed pharmacist to gain practical experience serving patient needs. The role provides 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 follows the FMCNA Compliance Program, applicable regulations, and company policies. Under a pharmacist preceptor’s supervision and according to company policies and procedures, the student pharmacist assists with preparing and distributing products and performing general pharmacy duties. The position has no supervisory responsibilities and is not expected to require travel. Physical demands include sitting and standing for long periods, working on computers for long periods, and lifting up to 10 pounds. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree required; currently pursuing an advanced degree in pharmacy.
Licensed as an intern in the state where the student is practicing pharmacy.
0–1 year of related experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Ability to work toward established goals independently, pay close attention to detail, and 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 for success in the position.
Proficiency with PCs and Microsoft Office applications, and ability to quickly learn new programs.

Nice To Haves

Mail-order and/or retail experience is helpful.

Responsibilities

Monitor the drug file and prepare prescriptions for packaging or distribution.
Count and fill patient prescriptions based on orders.
Prepare prescription labels for dispensing containers and attach additional information or instructions when necessary.
Present dispensed products to the pharmacist preceptor for verification and final review.
Organize finished products for packing and distribution.
Help keep the pharmacy area clean and orderly.
May assist with maintaining inventory by ordering drugs according to established procedures.
Prepare and label stocked drugs.
Obtain and enter patient, medical, or prescription-order data into the computer system.
Maintain an orderly filing system.
Escalate issues to the pharmacy preceptor for resolution when necessary.
Review and comply with the Code of Business Conduct, applicable company policies and procedures, and local, state, and federal laws and regulations.
Assist with projects assigned by the pharmacist preceptor and perform other related duties as assigned.