Pharmacy Intern I

Advocate Health; West Allis (WI); On-site; USD 28,000 - 40,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and welfare benefits

Flexible Spending Accounts

Paid Time Off

Retirement plans

Job summary

Advocate Health in Wisconsin is seeking a part-time pharmacy technician to support pharmacists with filling orders, preparing sterile and non-sterile preparations, and interviewing patients for medication histories.

Responsibilities include delivering medications, processing outpatient prescriptions in the pharmacy system, and performing related clerical duties to keep operations efficient. Travel between pharmacy locations may be required.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED; currently enrolled in college of Pharmacy (1st year).
• Pharmacy intern registrations and state licensures listed in job description.
• Proficiency with pharmacy software and computer systems.

Responsibilities

• Fill medication orders and deliver medications; prepare sterile and non-sterile preparations.
• Interview patients to obtain medication histories; perform medication-related clerical duties.
• Enter outpatient prescriptions into the pharmacy computer system; process orders.
• Adhere to hospital standards and promote teamwork and effective communication.
• Flexibility to travel between pharmacy locations; ensure inventory and ordering accuracy.

Skills

Proficient computer skills

Strong communication skills

Analytical skills

Organizational skills

Team collaboration

Education

High School Diploma or GED

First year in College of Pharmacy

Intern registrations (GA, NC, SC)

Licensure: GA (intern) / IL (tech)

Permit: AL

Certification: SC

Tech registration: WI

Tools

Pharmacy computer system

Job description

Department:

38410 Aurora West Allis Medical Center - Pharmacy

Status:

Part time

Benefits Eligible:

No

Hou rs Per Week:

8

Schedule Details/Additional Information:

1st and 2nd shift, rotating weekends and holidays.

Pay Range:

$25.00 - $25.00

Major Responsibilities:

Under general supervision of a pharmacist, performs duties of a pharmacy techniquesuch as:filling medication orders, delivering medications, compounding sterile and non-sterile preparations, interviewing patients to obtain medication histories, etc.

Provides pharmacy services to the patient care areas and customers by performing clerical duties in the pharmacy to ensure efficient operations andperformsduties related to medication ordering, receipt, stocking, and inventory control.

Receives and interpretsprescriptions for outpatients and enters them into the pharmacy computer system.

Adheres to the general hospital standards to promote a cooperative work environment byutilizingcommunication skills, interpersonal relationships, and team building.

Licensure, Registration, and/or Certification Required:

Intern registration: NC, SC, GA

Licensure: GA (intern), IL (tech)

Permit: AL

Certification: SC

Tech registration: WI

Education Required:

High School Diploma or GED equivalent and current enrollment in an accredited College of Pharmacy in the 1st year of the programrequired.

Experience Required:

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities Required:

Proficient computer skills

Works well with management and pharmacy staff

Solid communication, analytical, and organizational skills

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions:

Must be able to sit, stand, walk, lift, bend, kneel, climb, twist, crawl and reach above shoulders

Requires considerable walking, standing, pushing mobile cart of approximately 50poundsand lifting 35 pounds of material

Must have functional vision,touchand hearing

Mustbe able to speak and be understood by others to communicate effectively

May be exposed to chemical and hazardous waste as well as blood and body fluids and communicable disease for whichappropriate personalprotective equipment (PPE) isutilizedto minimize exposure

Frequent fine motor motion of hands and wrists to perform manipulative skills such as writing, typing, data entry into the computer, and preparation of medications, including use of syringes

Takesnecessary precautions to avoid inadvertent needle sticks, minorcutsor bruises. Exposed to various conditions throughout the workday such as walking on hard surfaces, climbingstairsand changes in temperature and humidity.

Operates all equipment necessary to perform the job

Flexibility to travel between pharmacy locations

This job descriptionindicatesthe general nature and level of work expected of the incumbent. It is not designed to cover orcontaina comprehensive listing of physical requirements and working conditions.

Preferred Job Requirements

Preferred Education:

Noadditionaleducation necessary

Preferred Certificate/License:

Noadditionalcertification or license necessary

Preferred Experience:

Noadditionalexperience necessary

Preferred Knowledge / Skills / Abilities:

Noadditionalknowledge, skills, or abilities necessary

DISCLAIMER

All responsibilities and requirements are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities.

This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only responsibilities to be performed by an employee occupying this job or position. Employees must follow any other job-related instructions and perform any other job-related duties requested by their leaders.

Our CommitmenttoYou:

Advocate Health offers a comprehensive suite of Total Rewards: benefits and well-being programs, competitive compensation, generous retirement offerings, programs that invest in your career development and so much more – so you can live fully at and away from work, including:

Compensation

• Base compensation listed within the listed pay range based on factors such as qualifications, skills, relevant experience, and/or training

• Premium pay such as shift, on call, and more based on a teammate’s job

• Incentive pay for select positions

• Opportunity for annual increases based on performance

Benefits and more

• Paid Time Off programs

• Health and welfare benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life, andShort- and Long-Term Disability

• Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses

• Family benefits such as adoption assistance and paid parental leave

• Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs

• Educational Assistance Program

Note: Eligibility for programs listed above may depend on your FTE or status (e.g., full-time, part‑time, per diem, temporary, etc.); please ask a Recruiter for more information during an interview.

About Advocate Health

Advocate Health is the third-largest nonprofit, integrated health system in the United States, created from the combination of Advocate Aurora Health and Atrium Health. Providing care under the names Advocate Health Care in Illinois; Atrium Health in the Carolinas, Georgia and Alabama; and Aurora Health Care in Wisconsin, Advocate Health is a national leader in clinical innovation, health outcomes, consumer experience and value-based care. Headquartered in Charlotte, North Carolina, Advocate Health services nearly 6 million patients and is engaged in hundreds of clinical trials and research studies, with Wake Forest University School of Medicine serving as the academic core of the enterprise. It is nationally recognized for its expertise in cardiology, neurosciences, oncology, pediatrics and rehabilitation, as well as organ transplants, burn treatments and specialized musculoskeletal programs. Advocate Health employs 155,000 teammates across 69 hospitals and over 1,000 care locations, and offers one of the nation’s largest graduate medical education programs with over 2,000 residents and fellows across more than 200 programs. Committed to providing equitable care for all, Advocate Health provides more than $6 billion in annual community benefits.