Inpatient Pharmacy Intern I

Advocate Health; Town of Grafton (WI); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Advocate Health in Wisconsin seeks a Pharmacy Technician under pharmacist supervision to support medication preparation, ordering, and patient interaction.

You will fill orders, deliver medications, and help maintain inventory while ensuring accuracy in the hospital pharmacy system; strong teamwork and computer proficiency are essential.

This role requires enrollment in a College of Pharmacy in year one and state registrations as applicable; adaptability to a busy environment is important.

Qualifications

• Proficient computer skills.
• Good communication, analytical and organizational abilities.
• Able to work with pharmacy staff and follow pharmacist direction.
• Follows hospital policies and adheres to safety procedures.

Responsibilities

• Fill medication orders and deliver medications.
• Enter prescriptions into the pharmacy computer system and verify accuracy.
• Assist in compounding sterile and non-sterile preparations.
• Conduct patient interviews to obtain medication histories and coordinate with care teams.
• Maintain inventory, stocking, ordering, and reconcile pharmacy supplies.
• Perform clerical duties to support efficient pharmacy operations.

Skills

Proficient computer skills

Strong communication skills

Analytical skills

Organizational skills

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Enrollment in College of Pharmacy (1st year)

Job description

Major Responsibilities:

Under general supervision of a pharmacist, performs duties of a pharmacy technician such as: filling medication orders, delivering medications, compounding sterile and non-sterile preparations, interviewing patients to obtain medication histories, etc.

Provides pharmacy services to the patient care areas and customers by performing clerical duties in the pharmacy to ensure efficient operations and performs duties related to medication ordering, receipt, stocking, and inventory control.

Receives and interprets prescriptions for outpatient s and enters them into the pharmacy computer system.

Adheres to the general hospital standards to promote a cooperative work environment by utilizing communication skills, interpersonal relationships, and team building.

Licensure, Registration, and/or Certification Required:

Intern registration: NC, SC, GA

Licensure: GA (intern), IL (tech)

Permit: AL

Certification: SC

Tech registration: WI

Education Required:

High School Diploma or GED equivalent and current enrollment in an accredited College of Pharmacy in the 1st year of the program required.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities Required:

Proficient computer skills

Works well with management and pharmacy staff

Solid communication, analytical, and organizational skills

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions:

Must be able to sit, stand, walk, lift, bend, kneel, climb, twist, crawl and reach above shoulders

Requires considerable walking, standing, pushing mobile cart of approximately 50 pounds and lifting 35 pounds of material

Must have functional vision, touch and hearing

Must be able to speak and be understood by others to communicate effectively

May be exposed to chemical and hazardous waste as well as blood and body fluids and communicable disease for which appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) is utilized to minimize exposure

Frequent fine motor motion of hands and wrists to perform manipulative skills such as writing, typing, data entry into the computer, and preparation of medications, including use of syringes

Takes necessary precautions to avoid inadvertent needle sticks, minor cuts or bruises. Exposed to various conditions throughout the workday such as walking on hard surfaces, climbing stairs and changes in temperature and humidity.

Operates all equipment necessary to perform the job

Flexibility to travel between pharmacy locations

This job description indicates the general nature and level of work expected of the incumbent. It is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of physical requirements and working conditions.

Preferred Job Requirements

Preferred Education:

No additional education necessary

Preferred Certificate/License:

No additional certification or license necessary

Preferred Experience:

No additional experience necessary

Preferred Knowledge / Skills / Abilities:

No additional knowledge, skills, or abilities necessary

DISCLAIMER

All responsibilities and requirements are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities.

This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only responsibilities to be performed by an employee occupying this job or position. Employees must follow any other job-related instructions and perform any other job-related duties requested by their leaders.