PHARMACIST - LICENSE PENDING - PRN

Inland Northwest Behavioral Health; Spokane (WA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

Inland Northwest Behavioral Health in Spokane, WA seeks a Pharmacist Intern to assist the Director of Pharmacy in delivering safe, accurate pharmaceutical care under supervision.

Responsibilities include dispensing under supervision, reviewing orders, counseling patients and families, managing medication distribution, and ensuring compliance with Joint Commission standards and state/federal laws.

Qualifications

• Enrolled in an accredited School of Pharmacy Program.
• Active Pharmacist Intern License.
• Must have experience overseeing medication needs for patients and knowledge of age-specific dosing.
• Knowledge of Joint Commission Standards, OSHA regulations, and state and federal laws.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Director of Pharmacy to perform pharmaceutical distribution and preparations safely and in compliance with regulations.
• Procure and dispense medications under supervision via automatic dispensing machines or cabinets.
• Review dispensing machine reports and troubleshoot as needed.
• Communicate with physicians, nurses, and staff with professional judgment.
• Review patient orders and document information in the pharmacy system under supervision.
• Monitor for drug interactions and adverse reactions in coordination with the pharmacist.
• Provide counseling and educational materials to patients and families.

Skills

Excellent communication

Attention to detail

Team collaboration

Education

Enrolled in an accredited School of Pharmacy

Job description

Responsibilities

REPORTS TO:

Director of Pharmacy

SUMMARY STATEMENT & PURPOSE

The Pharmacist Intern in coordination with the Director of Pharmacy is responsible for understanding of all legal and accreditation/certification requirements and applicable facility policies, procedures, codes and standards. This includes pharmaceutical and professional functions relating to pharmaceutical care provided at this facility.

All employees are expected to be pleasant, respectful, and courteous in all interactions with patients, families, staff, and visitors of the Hospital, as well as being a positive representative of INBH at all times.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Enrolled in an accredited School of Pharmacy Program.
• Active Pharmacist Intern License
• Must possess the experience to oversee the provision of medication requirements for the patient populations treated in this facility, including knowledge of dosage for age-specific populations.
• A working knowledge of Joint Commission Standards, OSHA regulations, and state and federal laws and regulatory requirements.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• A minimum of one year’s experience in a healthcare setting.

Qualifications

SPECIFIC PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES

All functions are essential functions unless otherwise noted.

The job functions of this position are not limited to the duties listed below.

1. Assist the Director of Pharmacy and/or Pharmacist to perform pharmaceutical distribution, chemicals and pharmaceutical preparations, safely, accurately, and according to state and federal regulations.
2. Procure medications and dispense medications to the Automatic Dispensing machines and or medication cabinets/carts under supervision/review of pharmacist
3. Review/audit Automatic Dispensing machine reports and understand process to troubleshoot solutions.
4. Demonstrate appropriate judgment in communicating with physicians/licensed practitioners, nurses and other facility staff.
5. Review all patient medication orders and document pertinent information in a timely manner in the pharmacy software program within interventions with oversite of the pharmacist.
6. Monitor patient profile for drug interaction, adverse drug reactions, and all other aspects of appropriate drug therapy in coordination with the pharmacist.
7. Effectively monitor the formulary to enhance the effectiveness of treatment, and achieve cost controls.
8. Appropriately fill and label all drug containers when filled from pharmacy vs dispensed from Omnicell.
9. Dispense all narcotic drugs when applicable and maintain appropriate inventories and State/Federal regulations under supervision/review of a pharmacist.
10. Properly dispose of hazardous pharmaceutical waste under supervision/review of pharmacist when applicable
11. Ensure proper distribution, procurement, and clinical services functions within the pharmacy under supervision/review of pharmacist.
12. Inspect all pharmaceutical supplies and services provided by the pharmacy.
13. Provide counseling and consultation concerning medication to patients, families and facility staff, including providing educational materials, outpatient services, and samples as required.
14. Provide Long Acting Injectable medications in house or through outside pharmacy. Administer and/or educate medication RN LAI when applicable.
15. Consult (verbally or in writing) when requested or when appropriate under supervision/review of pharmacist and document accordingly.