Pharmacy Intern

Samaritan Health Services; Lincoln City (OR); On-site; USD 27,552 - 34,440; Full time

Job summary

Samaritan Health Services seeks a Pharmacy Intern to assist pharmacists with preparing and dispensing medications, assess patient status, and educate patients on therapies under supervision. The role covers a broad range of technical and clinical support within a hospital setting.

Requirements include an unencumbered Oregon Pharmacy Intern license, completion of the first year of PharmD studies, and ongoing good standing with an accredited pharmacy school.

Qualifications

• Communication - ability to present to groups and communicate with hospital staff and patients.
• Teamwork - ability to collaborate with pharmacists, nurses, and other staff.
• Time management - organize and prioritize tasks in a fast-paced setting.

Responsibilities

• Assist pharmacists in preparing and dispensing medications.
• Assess patient clinical status under supervision.
• Counsel patients on medication therapies and provide education.

Skills

Communication

Team Building

Time Management

Problem Solving

Education

First Year PharmD completed

Student in good standing at accredited pharmacy school

Tools

MS Word

MS Excel

Job description

JOB SUMMARY/PURPOSE

• Performs the duties of Pharmacy Intern as prescribed by state and federal statutes, as well as Samaritan Health Services policies. Prepares and dispenses medication, assesses clinical status of patients (neonates, infants, pediatrics, adolescents, adults and geriatrics). Educates and counsels patients regarding medication therapies under the supervision of a licensed pharmacist. Performs a broad range of technical and clinical support functions under the supervision of a registered pharmacist.

DEPARTMENT DESCRIPTION

• The Pharmacy teams at Samaritan Health Services are staffed by the area's leading experts on thousands of medications and make decisions that help optimize a patient's drug therapy.

EXPERIENCE/EDUCATION/QUALIFICATIONS

• Current unencumbered Oregon Board of Pharmacy Intern license required.
• Successful completion of first year PharmD school required.
• Must remain student in good standing with an accredited pharmacy school until graduation.
• All job offers are contingent upon the candidate passing a pre-employment/post offer drug screen.
• Healthcare Provider Level BLS required within 90 days of hire.

KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS/ABILITIES

• Communication - Ability to perform group presentations and listen to and understand complex information and ideas. Possess proficient communication skills (oral and written) in dealing with hospital employees, customers, and external organizations.
• Computer Literacy - Knowledge of electronic equipment, computer hardware and software, including applications and programming. Possess proficient computer skills in writing, MS Word documents, spreadsheets, MS Powerpoint presentations, quality reports, and data input.
• Social Perceptiveness - Ability to work with a diverse population from pediatrics to geriatrics. Basic understanding of age-related differences in caring for and/or communicating with patients and caregivers. Possess personal sensitivity to the needs and experiences of others and a non-judgmental attitude towards persons of differing standards, values, lifestyles and ages.
• Team Building - Possess the knowledge and skills to develop constructive and cooperative working relationships with others and maintain them over time. Demonstrates teamwork. Ability to assist and work well with others.
• Time Management - Ability to organize, plan and prioritize work to complete within required time frames and to follow-up on pending issues. Ability to perform multiple tasks simultaneously and thrive in dynamic fast-paced environments and under pressure. Ability to work independently with minimal supervision and demonstrate flexibility.
• Problem Solving - Ability to identify complex problems, review related information, employ creativity and alternative thinking to develop and evaluate options and implement solutions. Possess good judgment and decision making skills.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

• Rarely
  (1 - 10% of the time)
  Occasionally
  (11 - 33% of the time)
  Frequently
  (34 - 66% of the time)
  Continually
  (67 - 100% of the time)
  WALK - INCLINE
  LIFT (Floor to Waist: 0"-36") 40 - 60 Lbs
  LIFT (Knee to chest: 24"-54") 20 - 40 Lbs
  LIFT (Knee to chest: 24"-54") 40 - 60 Lbs
  CARRY 2-handed, 40 - 60 pounds
  SQUAT Static (hold >30 sec)
  KNEEL (on knees)
  PULL (40 - 60 pounds force)
  WALK - LEVEL SURFACE
  LIFT (Floor to Waist: 0"-36") 0 - 20 Lbs
  LIFT (Floor to Waist: 0"-36") 20 - 40 Lbs
  LIFT (Knee to chest: 24"-54") 0 - 20 Lbs
  CARRY 2-handed, 20 - 40 pounds
  SQUAT Repetitive
  PULL (0 - 20 pounds force)
  PULL (20 - 40 pounds force)
  SIT
  CLIMB - STAIRS
  LIFT (Waist to Eye: up to 54") 0 - 20 Lbs
  LIFT (Overhead: 54" and above) 0 - 20 Lbs
  CARRY 1-handed, 0 - 20 pounds
  CARRY 2-handed, 0 - 20 pounds
  ROTATE TRUNK Sitting
  ROTATE TRUNK Standing
  REACH - Upward
  PINCH Fingers
  REACH - Forward
  MANUAL DEXTERITY Hands/wrists
  FINGER DEXTERITY
  STAND
  BEND FORWARD at waist
  GRASP Hand/Fist
  PUSH (0 - 20 pounds force)
  PUSH (20 - 40 pounds force)
  PUSH (40 - 60 pounds force)
  PUSH (60 or more pounds force)