Pharmacy Intern, Outpatient and Inpatient Pharmacy, PRN

01 ETCH East Tennessee Children's Hospital Association, Inc.; United States; On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

01 ETCH East Tennessee Children’s Hospital Association, Inc. is offering a training pharmacist role where you will support technicians under the direct supervision of a pharmacist at Dolly Parton Children’s Hospital.

The position emphasizes accurate labeling, dosing checks, and careful review of physician orders to ensure safety. Requirements include high school diploma or GED, current enrollment in a local ACPE-accredited College of Pharmacy, and preferred prior pharmacy technician experience.

Qualifications

• General computer skills.
• Strong math skills.
• Must be currently enrolled in a local ACPE Accredited College of Pharmacy.
• Previous pharmacy technician experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Trains to supervise pharmacy technicians under pharmacist supervision.
• Gains proficiency in math calculations for dosing and compounding.
• Prepares accurate labels using proper labeling formats.
• Destroys any remaining labels upon completion of packaging meds.
• Assesses and processes physician medication orders for age-appropriate dosing, route, and interactions.

Skills

General computer skills

Strong math skills

Education

High School/GED

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.

JOB REQUIREMENTS

• Supervisor 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.

Come work where you can make a difference every day. At Dolly Parton Children’s Hospital, care is at the CORE of who we are. We are comprised of team members who live out our core values of Compassion, Ownership, Respect, and Excellence. We support each other by fostering a culture of team engagement that creates moments that matter - every interaction, every time. Compassion - We imagine what others are going through, work to alleviate suffering, and create joy whenever possible. Ownership - We take pride in our work, act with integrity, and feel personal responsibility for achieving our mission. Respect - We listen, understand, and communicate openly and politely. We recognize our diverse strengths. Excellence - We set high standards for performance in delivering the safest patient care. We give extraordinary and meaningful experiences to our patients, their families, team members, and the community we serve.