Pharmacy Intern I - West Allis

Aurora Health Care; Milwaukee (WI); On-site; USD 38,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Aurora Health Care in Milwaukee, WI is seeking a Pharmacy Technician to assist pharmacists with filling orders, delivering medications, and preparing sterile and non-sterile preparations. You will interview patients to obtain histories, enter prescriptions into the pharmacy computer system, and support medication ordering, receipt, stocking, and inventory control.

Applicants must be enrolled in a College of Pharmacy in the first year and hold a high school diploma or GED; interns and licensure

Qualifications

• HS Diploma or GED required.
• Enrollment in an accredited College of Pharmacy in the 1st year required.
• Proficient computer skills.
• Works well with management and pharmacy staff.
• Solid communication, analytical, and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Fill medication orders and deliver medications.
• Compound sterile and non-sterile preparations.
• Interview patients to obtain medication histories.
• Enter prescriptions into the pharmacy computer system.
• Assist with medication ordering, receipt, stocking, and inventory control.
• Provide pharmacy services to patient care areas and customers.

Skills

Proficient computer skills

Strong communication skills

Analytical and organizational skills

Education

HS Diploma or GED

1st year of PharmD program enrollment

Tools

Pharmacy computer system

Job description

Major Responsibilities

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

Under general supervision of a pharmacist, performs duties of a pharmacy technician such 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 and performs duties related to medication ordering, receipt, stocking, and inventory control.

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

Adheres to the general hospital standards to promote a cooperative work environment by utilizing communication 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 program required.

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 50 pounds and lifting 35 pounds of material
• Must have functional vision, touch and hearing
• Must be 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 which appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) is utilized to 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
• Takes necessary precautions to avoid inadvertent needle sticks, minor cuts or bruises. Exposed to various conditions throughout the workday such as walking on hard surfaces, climbing stairs and changes in temperature and humidity.
• Operates all equipment necessary to perform the job
• Flexibility to travel between pharmacy locations

This job description indicates the general nature and level of work expected of the incumbent. It is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of physical requirements and working conditions.

Preferred Education

No additional education necessary

Preferred Job Requirements

No additional education necessary

Preferred Certificate/License

No additional certification or license necessary

Preferred Experience

No additional experience necessary

Preferred Knowledge / Skills / Abilities

No additional knowledge, 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.