Pharmacy Intern, Outpatient and Inpatient Pharmacy, PRN

East Tennessee Children's Hospital; Knoxville (TN); On-site; USD 28,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

East Tennessee Children's Hospital in Knoxville, TN, seeks a training pharmacist role that provides technician support under the direct and continuous supervision of a licensed pharmacist. The position focuses on learning processes, accuracy, and patient safety while developing supervision skills over time.

You will assist in labeling, processing orders, maintaining records for patient profiles and controlled substances, and ensuring equipment and stock are ready for daily operations.

Qualifications

• General computer skills and math proficiency required.
• Must be currently enrolled in ACPE Accredited College of Pharmacy; prior technician experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Trains to supervise pharmacy technicians under pharmacist supervision.
• Prepares labels and ensures accuracy in labeling and packing medications.
• Assists in processing medication orders and checks for dose, route, duplications, allergies, and interactions.
• Maintains records of patient profiles, controlled substances, IV components, and logs.
• Ensures proper operation of equipment and maintains stock of medications and supplies.
• Supports clinical pharmacy assessments with lab data and kinetics.
• Assists in dispensing and compounding age-appropriate medications.
• Maintains confidentiality and professional conduct in all interactions.

Skills

General computer skills

Strong math skills

Education

High School/GED Required

Job description

BASIC PURPOSE OF THE JOB

Performs in a training pharmacist role and provides technician support under the direct and continuous supervision of a pharmacist.

REPORTS TO

• Clinical Pharmacy Manager

JOB REQUIREMENTS

Supervisory Responsibilities: NO

Minimum Education: High School/GED Required

License/Certification Required: NO

Minimum Work Experience: Must be currently enrolled in a local ACPE Accredited College of Pharmacy. Previous pharmacy technician experience preferred

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

• General computer skills.
• Strong math skills.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• All under the direct supervision of a pharmacist who is beyond his or her probationary period:
• Trains to supervise pharmacy technicians. Gains proficiency in math calculations.
• Prepares accurate labels utilizing the proper labeling format. Any remaining labels are destroyed upon completion of packaging medications.
• Assesses and processes physician medication orders: Age appropriate criteria (i.e. dose), Appropriate route, duplication. Allergies, interactions, etc., Computer usage, Prioritizes stat or now orders.
• Maintains accurate records of: Computerized patient profiles, Controlled substances,IV Compounder, Electronic cabinet, Pharmacy computer, Unit dose log, Other as indicated
• Ensures equipment operation and maintenance of: IV Hoods, IV Computer, Electronic cabinet (omnicell), electronic Scale, printers and Computers
• Maintains medication stock, including: IV fluids, Solid, liquid dosage forms, Electronic cabinet or floor stock, Orders medications/supplies appropriately, Stores medications/supplies appropriately, Nursing unit inspections, Crash carts and boxes, Outdated medications
• Clinical Pharmacy Assessment (lab data, electrolytes, kinetics, etc.)
• Performs and supervises all general and chemo technician competencies and duties
• Prepares/selects age appropriate medication for compounding, filling, and dispensing
• Fills patient medication envelopes with the correct medication from computer labels: Medications are delivered to the proper nursing units, ancillary departments, and pharmacy satellites. Takes appropriate steps (such as double checking and checking against a copy of the physician's order) to prevent dispensing errors.
• Demonstrates respect and regard for the dignity of all patients, families, visitors, and fellow employees to ensure a professional, responsible, and courteous environment. Interacts with all of the above in a considerate, helpful, and courteous manner as observed by coordinator and peers. Maintains confidentiality of all hospital and patient information at all times
• Continuously displays a "can do" attitude within the department and across departmental lines to contribute to the overall customer service program in place at the hospital.
• Resolves questions with the Pharmacist, Nursing service, and/or Physician
• Answers the phone promptly and appropriately. Promotes and maintains professional relationships with other departments
• Promotes effective working relations and works effectively as part of a department/unit team inter- and intra- departmentally to facilitate the department's/unit's ability to meet its goals and objectives.
• Fosters mature professional relationships with fellow employees in a courteous, friendly manner as measured by management observation and peer input.
• Willingly accepts any other assignment that may be requested.
• Utilizes hospital resources and time respectfully and accountably.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Note: Reasonable accommodations may be made for individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position.
• Light lifting, pushing and pulling is required for 10-20 lbs occasionally and frequent moving of objects of less than 10 lbs is required. Frequent sitting with some walking, standing, squatting, bending and reaching is required. Keyboard/computer use and/or repetitive motions may be required.

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