Pharmacist Intern

Banner Health; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 28,000 - 40,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

flexible schedule

Job summary

Banner Health is seeking a Pharmacist Intern to support CMS pharmacy measures and medication management. The role involves outreach calls for medication adherence and remote work during standard business hours.

You will assist in packaging, IV preparation, and interactions with physicians and nurses under pharmacist supervision.

Qualifications

• Must be attending an accredited school of Pharmacy.
• Requires current and unrestricted pharmacy intern licensure in the state of practice.
• Arizona-specific license requirements noted in the posting.

Responsibilities

• Assist in packaging, distribution, and record keeping of pharmaceutical supplies.
• Prepare compounded and IV medications, TPN, and chemotherapy products.
• Support pharmacist with reviewing orders and patient information in the medication use system.
• Provide medication safety information to physicians, nurses, and staff.
• Participate in quality control and documentation of temperature and equipment checks.
• Assist in dispensing and inventory management across units as directed.

Skills

Organizational skills

Problem solving

Communication skills

Computer skills

Medication management knowledge

Microsoft Office

Automated dispensing systems

Education

Pharmacy student enrolled in an accredited school

Current and unrestricted pharmacy intern licensure in state of practice

Tools

Automated dispensing systems

Medication management information system

Microsoft Office

Job description

Department Name: Pharm Benefits Mgmt-Misc Work Shift: Day Job Category: Pharmacy Pharmacy careers are better at Banner Health. We are committed to developing the careers of our team members. We care about you, your career today and your future. If you’re looking to leverage your abilities – apply today. In this role of Pharmacist Intern, you will support CMS pharmacy stars measures. Responsibilities include working on medication adherence member outreach calls. This opening has a commitment of 8 hours per week during business hours Monday - Friday (between 7:30AM - 5:30PM,) 4 or 8 hour shifts. Flexible schedule. This is a remote, work from home position. Banner Pharmacy Services is a recognized leader in healthcare and trusted partner in proactively providing innovative pharmacy services through excellence in integration, care coordination, medication management and services to make a difference in people's lives. Clinical Pharmacy Services is responsible for the management of the Banner formulary, development of standardized system wide clinical pharmacy services, and management of adverse drug event preventions. Clinical Pharmacy Services provides collaborative drug therapy management and educational interventions in patient care to optimize medication therapy, improve outcomes, promote wellness, and disease prevention. As a division, Banner Pharmacy services provides excellent patient care across our entire continuum through convenient access, improved medication outcomes and innovative pharmacy practices.

POSITION SUMMARY

This position will work under the supervision of the pharmacist. Performs routine duties in packaging, distribution and record keeping of pharmaceutical supplies. Assists in preparing compounded and intravenous medications, total parenteral nutrition products, and chemotherapeutic agents. Consistently demonstrates an ability to assess a situation, consider alternatives, and choose the appropriate course of action. May work with the Pharmacist in processing physician orders for medications by entering information in to the medication management system in an unverified status. Under the supervision of the pharmacist, assesses and formulates potential recommendations to physicians and provides information to physicians, nurses, and others regarding topics relating to the medication use system. Must demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients being served.

CORE FUNCTIONS

• 1. Selects and/or prepares medications, under direct supervision, as indicated on the patient medication orders. Places medications in patient boxes or in designated area for pharmacist to review, sends/delivers medications to nursing units as required. Investigates missing medication requests Charges/credits patients for medications and intravenous solutions as appropriate. Restocks unused and credited returned medications.
• 2. Attends to customers and answers telephones in a courteous and timely manner. Serves as a liaison between the customer and the pharmacist.
• 3. Using automated dispensing technology or requisition, restocks medications to nursing and ancillary areas after checked by a pharmacist. Restocks medications to all areas outside automated dispensing technology which may include but not be limited to trays, code carts and emergency boxes. Adds users to the automatic dispensing technology database as per policy. Investigates discrepancies in automated dispensing technology. Troubleshoots automated technology malfunctions.
• 4. Identifies medications and other items for reorder as necessary to maintain a continuous inventory of medications and supplies. Receives, checks-in, and restocks medications ordered through wholesaler and other vendors.
• 5. Compounds specialty drug products. Repackages bulk medications into unit of use packaging. Completes accurate documentation of items compounded and repackaged.
• 6. Assists in preparing and labeling of intravenous medication orders including total parenteral nutrition products and chemotherapy products using proper sterile and aseptic technique.
• 7. Under the supervision of a pharmacist, utilizes education and pharmacy skills in assessing and formulating potential recommendations to physicians to help ensure quality and economical drug therapy, and positive patient outcomes. May provide information (under pharmacist supervision) to physicians, nurses, and others regarding medication therapy, medication systems, drug product guidelines, laws and regulations, medication formulary, and other topics related to the medication use system. Medication assessments may be performed with special consideration given to medication safety and the needs of the specific patient age groups served.
• 8. Performs quality control activities such as monthly nursing unit checks and pharmacy section checks in a timely manner. Completes documentation on refrigerator temperatures, intravenous hood cleaning, and equipment maintenance activities as required.
• 9. Participates in all aspects of medication use, including (1) selection, procurement and storage, (2) dispensing, (3) monitoring of all medications utilized. Internal customers may include Patients, Nurses, Licensed Independent Practitioners, Nursing Directors, Department Directors, Administrators and other health care team members for the purpose of integrating services, improving patient care and ensuring effective communication systems. External customers may include local, state, and national pharmacy organizations, Joint Commission, state Board of Pharmacy, colleagues and peers, educational institutions and pharmaceutical representatives.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Must be attending an accredited school of Pharmacy.
• Requires current and unrestricted pharmacy intern licensure in the state of practice.
• Incumbents in Arizona are also required to provide the AZ Board of Pharmacy Wallet Card at time of hire.
• Must possess good organizational, problem solving and computer skills.
• Must have good written and verbal communication skills for interfacing with all levels of Staff, physicians, patients and other contacts.
• Must have knowledge of computer software, particularly medication management information system software, Microsoft applications and Automated dispensing systems.
• Employees working at Banner Behavioral Health Hospital must possess an Arizona Fingerprint Clearance Card at the time of hire and maintain the card for the duration of their employment.
• An Arizona Criminal History Affidavit must be signed upon hire.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Pharmacy technician experience preferred.
• Additional training in specialty areas (such as automatic dispensing technology, controlled substances and satellite pharmacy) preferred.
• Additional related education and/or experience preferred.

Estimated Pay Range

Estimated Pay Range: $25.00 - $25.00 / hour Banner Health is committed to pay equity and transparency. The posted compensation range is a reasonable estimate that extends from the lowest to the highest pay Banner Health in good faith believes it might pay for this particular job, based on the circumstances at the time of posting. This range is based on possible base salaries and does not include the value of our total rewards package. Actual pay determined at offer will be based on years of relevant work experience, education, certifications, skills, and geographic location, along with a review of current employees in similar roles to ensure pay equity is achieved and maintained.

EEO DISABILITY/VETERANS STATEMENTS

EEO/Disabled/Veterans Our organization supports a drug-free work environment.

EEO/Disabled/Veterans Banner Health supports a drug-free work environment.

COMPANY DESCRIPTION

Banner Health is one of the largest, nonprofit health care systems in the country and the leading nonprofit provider of hospital services in all the communities we serve. Throughout our network of hospitals, primary care health centers, research centers, labs, physician practices and more, our skilled and compassionate professionals use the latest technology to make health care easier, so life can be better. The many locations, career opportunities, and benefits offered at Banner Health help to make the Banner Journey unique and fulfilling for every employee.

BENEFITS

We are proud to offer a comprehensive benefit package for all benefit-eligible positions.