Pharmacy Intern: PRN

Firelands Health; Sandusky (AL); On-site; USD 32,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

Firelands Health in Sandusky, OH is seeking a Pharmacy Technician under pharmacist supervision to prepare and dispense medications, complete labeling, and process charge documents, while ensuring aseptic technique for IV/chemotherapy.

Responsibilities include filling orders, restocking, using Pyxis and automated systems, and delivering meds to patient areas; candidates must have a High School diploma and an active Pharmacy Intern license in good standing with the Ohio Board of Pharmacy, with

Qualifications

• Active Pharmacy Intern license in good standing with the Ohio Board of Pharmacy.
• Ability to read and write small letters and numbers; perform basic arithmetic.
• Ability to comply with OSHA regulations, USP 797 standards, and CDC precautions; use PPE.

Responsibilities

• Fill physician orders, medication carts or requisitions accurately.
• Prepare sterile products (including chemotherapy) per USP 797/800 standards.
• Deliver medications and supplies to patient care areas; verify orders with pharmacist on duty.
• Maintain adequate stock of medications and supplies; restock as needed.
• Utilize Pyxis and other automated systems for dispensing and inventory.

Skills

Certified Pharmacy Technician

Effective communication

Organizational skills

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Active Pharmacy Intern license (OH Board)

Tools

Pyxis

Automated dispensing systems

Job description

GENERAL SUMMARY AND SCOPE

• Award Winning: Named among the top 10% in the Nation for Patient Safety Excellence Award, America’s 100 Best Orthopedic Surgery, America’s 100 Best Spine Surgery.
• Employee-centric: Competitive pay, excellent benefits, tuition assistance, retirement plan matching, recognition program, local discounts.
• Stability: Serving Erie and surrounding counties since 1876.

Under the direct supervision of the Director or a Registered Pharmacist ‑ and according to the standard procedures ‑ compounds and readies for dispensing medications and pharmaceutical supplies upon receiving orders from physicians or other qualified prescribers; types labels; processes patient charge documents; mixes IV additive solutions as required using aseptic technique with the laminar air flow hood; and performs various other related duties.

What You Will Do:

Procures and distributes drug orders per physician request, pharmacist request or prearranged work assignment according to established policies, procedures and protocols, and within specified time frame.

• Fills physician orders, medication surgical kits, medication carts or medication requisitions and specialty items/bins accurately.

• Identifies and fills replacement medications on emergency crash carts, procedural carts and floor stock/automated dispensing cabinets accurately.
• Prepares sterile products (including chemotherapy) accurately according to USP 797 and 800 standards. Must be proficient in mathematics, basic and advanced pharmacy calculations and display essential critical thinking skills.
• Must be a certified pharmacy technician.
• Must maintain competency with regard to oncologic regimens, calculations, medications and sterile technique.
• Delivers medications and supplies to patient care and ancillary areas accurately.
• Verifies all orders with pharmacist on duty.
• Maintains adequate stock of medications and supplies according to established policies, procedures, and protocols and within specific time frame.
• Assists in ordering, receiving, unpacking and storing pharmaceuticals and supplies in appropriate locations.

• Rotates stock to ensure use before expiration date.
• Identifies and replaces outdated and unusable drugs.
• Restocks medication and IV dispensing areas.
• Utilizes pre-packaging machine, Pyxis, and other automated systems.
• Performs monthly unit inspections of selected areas.
• Pre-packages medications in unit of use containers accurately and appropriately.
• Contributes to the effective operation of the department.
• Picks up orders, requisitions and medications for return from patient care areas when on delivery rounds.

• Utilizes billing and other technician service functions in the pharmacy computer system accurately.

• Generates reports, pick lists and labels as required.
• Answers the telephone, identifying self and department. Directs calls to appropriate personnel.

• Answers requests at the window and makes STAT deliveries to patient care areas when requested.

• Organizes and prioritizes work assignments.
• Maintains logs, records and other required documentation accurately. Files in appropriate locations.

• Demonstrates good verbal and written communication.
• Keeps pharmacy areas clean, neat, and well-organized. Keeps pharmacy equipment clean.

• Completes all assigned medication storage area inspections in a timely manner.
• Conducts quality monitors, collects data and completes documentation, as assigned.
• Attends and regularly participates in quality projects and committee work.

What You Will Need:

• High School diploma or equivalent. Must have and maintain an active Pharmacy Intern’s license and remain in good standing with the Ohio Board of Pharmacy.
• Demonstrated ability to organize work, and work under minimum supervision.
• Ability to read and write small letters and numbers and perform basic arithmetic.
• Ability to understand and effectively communicate in both written and oral form, and handle sensitive telephone and face-to-face inquiries.
• Ability to comply with OSHA regulations, USP 797 standards, and CDC standard and transmission-based precaution recommendations and to utilize proper personal protective equipment. Ability to comply with provisions of applicable S.D.S. forms.
• Successful completion of a ninety (90) day probationary period.