Pharmacist Intern

Abrazo Health; Glendale (AZ); On-site; USD 22,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

Abrazo Arrowhead Campus is seeking a Pharmacy Intern to assist the pharmacist by filling physician orders for medications, preparing sterile drug orders, and supporting daily pharmacy operations in a fast-paced hospital setting.

You will work under supervision, apply aseptic technique in the Laminar Air Flow Hood, participate in inventory, patient care activities, and training of students. Arizona-licensed interns or those enrolled in College of Pharmacy are eligible.

Qualifications

• Must be able to work in a fast-paced environment with periods of pressure.
• Basic computer skills are required.
• Excellent customer service and teamwork are essential.
• Willingness to work in all areas of the pharmacy services as assigned.

Responsibilities

• Assists the pharmacist by filling medication orders and preparing sterile drug orders using aseptic technique in the Laminar Air Flow Hood.
• Prepackages drugs and prepares paperwork for prepackaging records, inputs medication charges daily.
• Delivers medications to patient care areas and supports inventory control and wholesale orders.
• Mentors students and participates in department management and quality improvement efforts.

Skills

Fast-paced environment

Basic computer skills

Customer service

Team collaboration

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Currently enrolled in College of Pharmacy

Job description

Overview

Abrazo Arrowhead Campus Hospital is committed to providing exceptional patient care in a supportive and collaborative environment. As a member of our team, you will have the opportunity to work with advanced technology and be part of a healthcare community dedicated to making a positive impact on the lives of our patients.

At Abrazo Arrowhead Campus, We Understand That Our Greatest Asset Is Our Dedicated Team Of Professionals. That’s Why We Offer More Than a Job – We Provide a Comprehensive Benefit Package That Prioritizes Your Health, Professional Development, And Work-life Balance. The Available Plans And Programs Include

• Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
• 401(k) retirement savings plan with employer match
• Generous paid time off
• Career development and continuing education opportunities
• Health savings accounts, healthcare & dependent flexible spending accounts
• Employee Assistance program, Employee discount program
• Voluntary benefits include pet insurance, legal insurance, accident and critical illness insurance, long term care, elder & childcare, auto & home insurance

Note

Eligibility for benefits may vary by location and is determined by employment status

Job Summary

Position Summary

Assist the pharmacist by filling physician orders for medications, mixes IV admixture solutions as required using aseptic technique in the Laminar Air Flow Hood, prepares and files charge slips and performs other related duties.

Responsibilities

• Patient Care:
  • Assists the pharmacist in providing medication, drug information and pharmaceutical services to patients, nurses, physicians and other hospital personnel.
  • Fills medication orders from labels in a timely an accurate manner.
  • Fills medication carts, drug replacement boxes and automated dispensing unit.
  • Delivers medications to patient care areas and picks up items going to the Pharmacy.
  • Completes area inspections as assigned in the time frame assigned. Corrects noted deficiencies found during inspections.
  • Processes and prepares sterile drug orders with proper order and care, using aseptic technique. Prepackages drugs as demand required.
  • Properly and completely prepares paperwork for prepackaging records.
  • Completely and accurately inputs medication charges and credits daily.
  • Maintains patient medication drawer accuracy by periodically pulling updates off the computer, adding and deleting from the boxes.
  • Pulls discharges off computer and removes meds from patient drawer.
  • Participates as requested in training and working with students.
  • Participates in inventory control and wholesale orders, placing the order as requested.
  • Ensures that all work is verified by a Pharmacist.
• Organization/Work Role:
  • Prioritizes workload.
  • Completes work in a timely manner.
  • Maintains a clean and orderly work environment.
  • Shares responsibility for ordering and stocking medication and keeping the department clean.
  • Maintains a calm demeanor during busy or crisis situations.
  • Utilizes personal protective equipment to protect from exposure to chemical, radiation and infectious hazards.
  • Professional:
  • Actively participates in department management by providing input at meetings and reading communication.
  • Mentors new and less experienced staff and students.
  • Uses policy and procedure manuals and other reference material to ensure proper course of action.
• Quality Improvement:
  • Identifies, proposes solutions and assists in implementation of ideas for improvement in patient care and departmental / hospital operations.
  • Participates in the successful implementation of change.
  • Identifies opportunities and implements strategies to decrease waste in medication.
  • Participates in department QI as requested.
• Other related job tasks or responsibilities as assigned

Qualifications

• Special Skills:
  • Must be able to work in a fast-paced environment with occasional periods of above average pressure.
  • Must have basic computer skills.
  • Excellent customer service skills.
  • Must be willing to work in all areas of the pharmacy services as assigned.
  • Effective interpersonal skills and ability to work with team members required.
  • Must be able to work in a fast-paced environment with occasional periods of above average pressure.
• Minimum Requirements:
  • Education:
    • High School Diploma or equivalent GED. Completion of formal education program which meets requirements for certification.
    • Currently enrolled in the College of Pharmacy.
  • Licensure/Certifications: Licensed as a Pharmacy Intern by the Arizona State Board of Pharmacy.

Organization Description

A 217-bed hospital, Abrazo Arrowhead Campus has been serving the Glendale community since 1988. The hospital is recognized for providing advanced services, including cardiovascular, orthopedic, obstetrics and emergency care. Join our team!

Employment practices will not be influenced or affected by an applicant’s or employee’s race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status or any other legally protected status. Tenet will make reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities unless doing so would result in an undue hardship.

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Employment practices will not be influenced or affected by an applicant’s or employee’s race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status or any other legally protected status. Tenet will make reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities unless doing so would result in an undue hardship.

Tenet participates in the E-Verify program. Follow the link below for additional information.

E-Verify: http://www.uscis.gov/e-verify

The employment practices of Tenet Healthcare and its companies comply with all applicable laws and regulations.

• Special Skills:
  • Must be able to work in a fast-paced environment with occasional periods of above average pressure.
  • Must have basic computer skills.
  • Excellent customer service skills.
  • Must be willing to work in all areas of the pharmacy services as assigned.
  • Effective interpersonal skills and ability to work with team members required.
  • Must be able to work in a fast-paced environment with occasional periods of above average pressure.
• Minimum Requirements:
  • Education:
    • High School Diploma or equivalent GED. Completion of formal education program which meets requirements for certification.
    • Currently enrolled in the College of Pharmacy.
  • Licensure/Certifications: Licensed as a Pharmacy Intern by the Arizona State Board of Pharmacy.

• Patient Care:
  • Assists the pharmacist in providing medication, drug information and pharmaceutical services to patients, nurses, physicians and other hospital personnel.
  • Fills medication orders from labels in a timely an accurate manner.
  • Fills medication carts, drug replacement boxes and automated dispensing unit.
  • Delivers medications to patient care areas and picks up items going to the Pharmacy.
  • Completes area inspections as assigned in the time frame assigned. Corrects noted deficiencies found during inspections.
  • Processes and prepares sterile drug orders with proper order and care, using aseptic technique. Prepackages drugs as demand required.
  • Properly and completely prepares paperwork for prepackaging records.
  • Completely and accurately inputs medication charges and credits daily.
  • Maintains patient medication drawer accuracy by periodically pulling updates off the computer, adding and deleting from the boxes.
  • Pulls discharges off computer and removes meds from patient drawer.
  • Participates as requested in training and working with students.
  • Participates in inventory control and wholesale orders, placing the order as requested.
  • Ensures that all work is verified by a Pharmacist.
• Organization/Work Role:
  • Prioritizes workload.
  • Completes work in a timely manner.
  • Maintains a clean and orderly work environment.
  • Shares responsibility for ordering and stocking medication and keeping the department clean.
  • Maintains a calm demeanor during busy or crisis situations.
  • Utilizes personal protective equipment to protect from exposure to chemical, radiation and infectious hazards.
  • Professional:
  • Actively participates in department management by providing input at meetings and reading communication.
  • Mentors new and less experienced staff and students.
  • Uses policy and procedure manuals and other reference material to ensure proper course of action.
• Quality Improvement:
  • Identifies, proposes solutions and assists in implementation of ideas for improvement in patient care and departmental / hospital operations.
  • Participates in the successful implementation of change.
  • Identifies opportunities and implements strategies to decrease waste in medication.
  • Participates in department QI as requested.
• Other related job tasks or responsibilities as assigned