Intern - Pharmacy

Childrens Hospital of The Kings Daughters; Norfolk (VA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

Childrens Hospital of The Kings Daughters in Norfolk, VA seeks a Pharmacy Intern to support daily pharmacy operations under supervision. You will follow established policies, assist with medication handling, and communicate with hospital staff to facilitate patient care.

Applicants must be enrolled in an accredited Pharmacy School Program and registered with the Virginia Board of Pharmacy as an intern. This role involves basic keyboard data entry and adherence to safety procedures within a

Qualifications

• Must be enrolled in an accredited Pharmacy School Program.
• Requires basic interpersonal skills to deal effectively and courteously with staff and hospital personnel when obtaining and replenishing medications.
• Requires registration with the Virginia Board of Pharmacy as a pharmacy intern.
• Knowledge of typewriter/computer terminal keyboard is required.

Responsibilities

• Performs daily operational duties under the direction of the pharmacy supervisor/manager.
• Follows department policies, procedures, and best practices for pharmacy operations.
• Communicates with hospital and clinical staff as necessary to facilitate care.
• Participates in inventory management.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Inventory management

Medication verification

Education

Pharmacy School Enrollment

Virginia Pharmacy Intern Registration

Tools

Computer terminal keyboard

Job description

GENERAL SUMMARY

• Under direct departmental supervision, and following established policies, procedures and regulations assists with or performs various technical procedures or drug preparation, maintenance or exams.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Performs daily operational duties under the direction of the pharmacy supervisor/manager.
• Follows department policies, procedures, and best practices for pharmacy operations.
• Communicates with hospital and clinical staff as necessary to facilitate care.
• Participates in inventory management.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

LICENSES AND/OR CERTIFICATIONS

• No

MINIMUM EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS

• Must be enrolled in an accredited Pharmacy School Program.
• Requires basic interpersonal skills necessary to deal effectively and courteously with a variety of departmental and hospital personnel when obtaining and/or replenishing medications.
• Requires skills necessary to verify medication information with computer records, and appropriate documentation associated with medications.
• Knowledge of typewriter/computer terminal keyboard required.
• Requires registration with the Virginia Board of Pharmacy as a pharmacy intern.

WORKING CONDITIONS

• Pharmacy work environment with potential or rare exposure to unpleasant odors from chemicals. Rare exposure to infectious agents when handling hazardous materials. Potential for personal harm or injury is reduced when proper safety and health precautions are followed. Patient care environment involves some exposure to noise and increased temperature.