Pharmacy Intern

LCMC Health; New Orleans (LA); On-site; USD 21,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

East Jefferson General Hospital in New Orleans seeks a Pharmacy Intern to assist pharmacists and technicians in daily operations. Under supervision, you will help prepare and distribute medications and IV solutions, supporting safe, efficient patient care.

You will participate in quality assurance, inventory, and education activities, with hospital-experienced mentors guiding your development as you gain hands-on exposure to unit-dose preparation, compounding, and medication delivery in a busy

Qualifications

• Previous hospital experience as pharmacy student/intern preferred.
• Pharmacist Intern Licensure through the Louisiana Board of Pharmacy.

Responsibilities

• Medication Preparation under supervision; procures, prepares, packages and distributes medications.
• Medication Delivery ensures verification and distribution to maintain product integrity.
• Prioritization/triaging responds to customers, triage requests and manages time.
• Quality Assurance conducts audits and logs temperature monitoring per requirements.
• Training/Education participates in trainings and competency assessments.

Job description

Your job is more than a job.

The Pharmacy Intern assists the pharmacist and technicians in various tasks throughout the pharmacy department. Under the supervision of the designated supervisors, is responsible for the preparation and distribution of medications and information throughout the hospital. Promotes quality patient care through the proper storage, preparation, dispensing and recommendations for administration of medications and intravenous solutions.

GENERAL DUTIES

Medication Preparation: Under direct supervision, procures, receives, prepares, packages, distributes and disposes of medications and pharmaceutical supplies to assist the department in providing quality pharmaceutical care for all patients. Prepares unit dose, compound oral and intravenous medications. Repackage medications in unit dosage forms. Restock medications and other supplies in patient care areas or clinics. Follows appropriate ordering procedures.

Medication Delivery: Ensures product verification by the appropriate pharmacy professional and facilitates the distribution of medications to maintain product integrity.

Prioritization and Triaging: Responds to customers' needs by answering phone calls, receiving and distributing messages and triaging requests appropriately. Understands and implements appropriate time management and prioritization of tasks ensuring optimum patient care.

Quality Assurance: Conducts regular quality assurance inspections or audits focused on TJC and LBOP requirements, including product and equipment examinations regarding integrity and expiration. Completes logs to include refrigerator and freezer temperature monitoring and required cleaning.

Training/Education/Professional: Participates in professional activities and organizations to maintain knowledge of current trends, practices and developments. Completes all required training, competency assessments and attends educational in-services as appropriate.

EXPERIENCE QUALIFICATIONS

Previous hospital experience as pharmacy student/ intern preferred.

LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS

Pharmacist Intern Licensure through the Louisiana Board of Pharmacy.

WORK SHIFT:

Days (United States of America)

LCMC Health is a community. Our people make health happen. While our NOLA roots run deep, our branches are the vessels that carry our mission of bringing the best possible care to every person and parish in Louisiana and beyond and put a little more heart and soul into healthcare along the way. Celebrating authenticity, originality, equity, inclusion and a little "come on in" attitude is the foundation of LCMC Health's culture of everyday extraordinary

About East Jefferson General Hospital

East Jefferson General Hospital, a landmark of LCMC Health's incredible community of care, has been the go-to hospital for health, wellness, and one-of-a-kind care in East Jefferson Parish for over 50 years. And we're only beginning to realize our greatest potential. Learn more about East Jefferson General Hospital and our legacy, our future, and our national recognition as a Nurse Magnet Hospital.

Your extras

• Deliver healthcare with heart.
• Give people a reason to smile.
• Put a little love in your work.
• Be honest and real, but with compassion.
• Bring some lagniappe into everything you do.
• Forget one-size-fits-all, think one-of-a-kind care.
• See opportunities, not problems - it's all about perspective.
• Cheerlead ideas, differences, and each other.
• Love what makes you, you - because we do

You are welcome here. LCMC Health is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

The above job summary is intended to describe the general nature and level of the work being performed by people assigned to this work. This is not an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities. LCMC Health reserves the right to amend and change responsibilities to meet organizational needs as necessary.