Pharmacy Intern II

Advocate Health; Town of Grafton (WI); On-site; USD 37,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Advocate Health is seeking a Pharmacy Technician to support patient care areas and the main pharmacy. The role includes filling medication orders, delivering medications, and compounding sterile and non-sterile preparations under pharmacist supervision.

The technician will interact with patients to obtain histories, enter prescriptions, and ensure efficient operations while adhering to hospital standards and safety protocols.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED; enrolled in a pharmacy program in the 2nd year.
• Enrollment in an accredited College of Pharmacy in the 2nd year.
• Proficient computer skills and strong communication, analytical, and organizational abilities.

Responsibilities

• Fills medication orders and delivers medications.
• Compounds sterile and non-sterile preparations.
• Interviews patients to obtain medication histories and enters prescriptions into the system.
• Checks medications under a pharmacist's supervision.
• Maintains medication information and communicates with health care providers as needed.
• Assists patients and other caregivers in obtaining prescribed and OTC medications.

Skills

Proficient computer skills

Strong communication skills

Analytical skills

Organizational skills

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Currently enrolled in College of Pharmacy, 2nd year

Licensure/Registration requirements (intern, tech)

Job description

Major Responsibilities:

Under general supervision of a pharmacist, performs duties of a pharmacy techniciansuch 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 interpretsprescriptionsfor outpatientsand enters them into the pharmacy computer system.

May learnto check medications prior to dispensing under the direct supervision of a pharmacist.

Under the supervision of a pharmacist,maycontact and confer with physicians concerning theappropriate drug, dose, dosing interval, drug allergy, drug-drug interaction, etc., as it relates to documentation of a home medication list as part of a medication history.May provide medication information to other healthcare providers.

Assistspatients, customers, and other caregivers as needed to obtain prescribed and over-the-counter medications.

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 2nd year of the program or equivalent sessions if enrolled in an accelerated 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 Certification / License:

Noadditionalcertification or license necessary

Preferred Experience:

Preferred experience as an Intern I at an Advocate Health facilityfor 1 year

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.