Pharmacy Intern: IV Admixture & Unit-Dose Specialist

highmarkhealth; Wexford (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 28,000 - 34,000; Part time

Job summary

Allegheny Health Network is seeking a Pharmacy Intern to support the hospital-wide unit-dose drug distribution system and the IV admixture program. Under direct supervisor of a pharmacist, you will prepare IV admixtures, fill unit-dose orders, and assist with routine pharmaceuticals while maintaining confidentiality and data integrity.

You will participate in compliance with HIPAA, company privacy policies, and performance improvement initiatives.

Qualifications

• Minimum enrolled in a School of Pharmacy or foreign pharmacy graduate and has applied for a Pharmacy Intern license within 120 days of hire.
• Compliance with HIPAA and company privacy policies is required.

Responsibilities

• Assess medication orders for accuracy and appropriateness under supervision of a pharmacist.
• Procure and distribute medication orders and fill routine orders for unit dose carts and prepackaged pharmaceuticals.
• Prepare IV admixtures, antibiotics, cardiac drips, solutions, irrigations, parenteral nutrition, and chemotherapy as directed.
• Maintain inventory and restock medications and IV dispensing areas.
• Assist in training new employees and students and contribute to quality improvement efforts.

Skills

Clinical skills

Education

Pharmacy internship eligibility

Job description

Allegheny Health Network is seeking a Pharmacy Intern to support the hospital-wide unit-dose drug distribution system and the IV admixture program. Under direct supervisor of a pharmacist, you will prepare IV admixtures, fill unit-dose orders, and assist with routine pharmaceuticals while maintaining confidentiality and data integrity.

You will participate in compliance with HIPAA, company privacy policies, and performance improvement initiatives.