Pharmacy Intern Per Diem Aurora

ScionHealth; Aurora (CO); On-site; USD 26,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

401(k)

FSA/HSA

Life Insurance

Paid Time Off

Wellness programs

Job summary

ScionHealth's Kindred Hospital Aurora is seeking a Pharmacy Technician to assist with medication preparation, packaging and dispensing under the supervision of a licensed pharmacist. You will support reconciliation and clinical monitoring to ensure safe, effective therapies and report to the Director of Pharmacy.

Ideal candidates have ACPE-aligned education, state intern licensure, BCLS, and at least 1 year in a hospital setting.

Qualifications

• Actively enrolled in or graduate of ACPE accredited college of pharmacy or FPEGC certification.
• Pharmacy Intern Licensure as required by the state.
• BCLS certification.
• Minimum of 1 year of experience as a Pharmacy Technician in a hospital pharmacy setting preferred.
• Must read, write and speak fluent English.

Responsibilities

• Assist Pharmacist to prepare and dispense medication.
• Deliver medications to patient care units.
• Restock and manage expiration dating in automated dispensing machine inventory.
• Order and store medications.
• Process records of medication dispensed and generate reports.
• Monitor drug therapy under supervision of the licensed pharmacist.
• Provide and document clinical interventions and therapy recommendations.
• Participate in Medication Reconciliation activities.

Skills

Good math and science skills

Fluent English

Regular attendance

Education

ACPE accredited college or FPEGC certification

Job description

Kindred Hospital Aurora is an all-private room, 37-bed long-term acute care hospital offering the same in-depth care you would receive in a traditional hospital, but for an extended recovery period. We partner with your physician and offer 24-hour clinical care seven days a week so you can start your journey to wellness. We are located in Aurora on the east side of the Denver metroplex at the junction of I-225 at 6th Avenue; specifically, on the 2nd floor of the Medical Center of Aurora North building. We are best known for our wound care program, successful pulmonary outcomes and ventilator patient management.

Job Summary

Assists with medication preparation, repacking, and dispensing under the direct supervision of a licensed pharmacist. Supports medication reconciliation and clinical monitoring to assure medications are safe and effective. Adheres to state and federal regulations. Reports to the Director of Pharmacy.

Essential Functions

• Assists Pharmacist to prepare and dispense medication.
• Prepares and delivers medications to patient care units as appropriate.
• Restocks and manages expiration dating in automated medication dispensing machine inventory.
• Orders and stores medications.
• Properly unit doses medications that do not come prepackaged.
• Processes records of medication dispensed to patient, computes charges, and generates required computer reports as needed. Performs backup procedures correctly.
• Monitors drug therapy for appropriateness under the supervision of the licensed pharmacist.
• Provides and documents clinical interventions, therapy recommendations, and other clinical activities according to department policy and procedure and state regulations.
• Participates in the Medication Reconciliation activities of the Pharmacy Department.
• Prepares sterile and non-sterile compounds per USP standards.
• Maintains positive relationships with all customers.
• Complies with regulatory and accreditation standards.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities/Expectations

• Good math and science skills
• Approximate percent of time required to travel: 0%
• Must read, write and speak fluent English.
• Must have good and regular attendance.
• Performs other related duties as assigned

Pay Range

$18.81 - $20.44/Hr

ScionHealth has a comprehensive benefits package for benefit-eligible employees that includes Medical, Dental, Vision, 401(k), FSA/HSA, Life Insurance, Paid Time Off, and Wellness.

Qualifications

Education

• Actively enrolled in or graduate of ACPE accredited college of pharmacy or FPEGC certification.

Licenses/Certification

• Pharmacy Intern Licensure as required by the state.
• BCLS certification.

Experience

• Minimum of 1 year of experience as a Pharmacy Technician in a hospital pharmacy setting preferred.
• Basic understanding of the role of and use of a computer in the processing of prescription orders with minimum word processing skills.