Pharmacy Intern

Southern Ohio Medical Center; Portsmouth (OH); On-site; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Part time

Job summary

A regional healthcare provider is seeking a Pharmacy Intern to assist pharmacists in medication preparation and distribution, work under supervision, and manage inventory. Candidates must have a high school diploma and be enrolled in an accredited pharmacy school. This position offers flexible scheduling within a dynamic pharmacy team.

Qualifications

• Enrollment in an approved pharmacy school is required.
• High School Diploma or successful completion of an equivalent high school exam is necessary.
• Ability to fill and prepare I.V. solutions and medications.

Responsibilities

• Assist pharmacists in preparing and distributing medications.
• Rounds with the pharmacist as needed.
• Fill inpatient carts and prepare I.V. solutions.
• Delivers medications to nursing units and hospital departments.
• Checks incoming orders of medications and pharmacy supplies for accuracy and completeness.

Skills

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Knowledge of medications

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Enrollment in an approved school of pharmacy

Tools

Computer system

Job description

Current Employees: If you are currently employed at SOMC please log into UKG Pro to use the internal application process.

Department: Pharmacy
Shift/schedule: Contingent (Works as needed)

GENERAL SUMMARY

Works under the supervision of the pharmacists and the Pharmacy Manager. The Pharmacy Intern's primary job function is to assist the Pharmacist in the preparation and distribution of medications, inventory, and stock replacement. Assures the appropriate billing for SOMC patient and staff. Performs other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS

Education

• High School Diploma or successful completion of an equivalent High School Exam Required
• Enrolled in approved school of pharmacy required

Licensure

Required information not listed.

Experience

Required information not listed.

JOB SPECIFIC DUTIES AND PERFORMANCE EXPECTATIONS

The following is a summary of the major job duties of this job. Other duties may be performed, both major and minor, which are not mentioned below. Specific activities may change from time to time.

1. Rounds with the pharmacist as needed.
2. Fills floor stock from stock requisitions/inventory reconciliation/and computer-generated pick lists.
3. Fill the inpatient carts by META generated fill list report for pharmacist check-off.
4. Prepares I.V. solutions, hyperalimentations, doses of medications for dispensing for pharmacist, and/or small volume parenterals using proper sterile techniques.
5. Profiles physician orders in computer system for pharmacist review.
6. Reconciles I.V.'s, and/or critical care drips on the floor and makes necessary adjustments on time and rate.
7. Has knowledge of all drugs used in Surgery (brand/generic names), strength of drugs, and charge mechanism for patient billing.
8. Ability to recognize narcotic discrepancies and perform audits as necessary.
9. Restocks anesthesia carts in OR suites in a timely and efficient manner.
10. Delivers medications to nursing units/hospital departments; Accomplishes hourly medication runs to nursing units/hospital departments.
11. Enters patient charges/credits into computer profile system.
12. Checks incoming orders of medications and pharmacy supplies against purchase requisitions for accuracy and completeness.
13. Reviews patient medication profile to identify medications available through Patient Assistance.
14. Contacts drug manufacturer for any application forms needed and/or enrolling patients for various programs over the phone/internet.
15. Obtains necessary income documentation from patients for various programs.
16. Completes applications and obtains prescriptions for each manufacturer's applications. May coordinate with physician regarding any substitutions and obtains signed applications/prescriptions.
17. Educates patient on his/her responsibility for re-ordering prescriptions.
18. Provides prompt, efficient, and courteous service to pharmacy window and telephone inquiries; takes messages when necessary or directs inquiry to the appropriate person.
19. Communicates with Purchasing Agent regarding stock levels and items needed to assure adequate inventory. Assures stock rotation and placement of items in appropriate storage areas.
20. Responsible for general cleanliness of work area/department.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the position in accordance with applicable law. A full job description is available upon request.

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Southern Ohio Medical Center is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, ancestry, color, disability, ethnicity, gender identity, or expression, genetic information, military status, national origin, race, religion, sex, gender, sexual orientation, pregnancy, protected veteran status or any other basis under the law.

Qualifications

Licenses & Certifications

Required

Pharmacy Intern

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