Pharmacy Intern (Retail), PRN

Prisma Health; Columbia (SC); On-site; USD 16,531 - 22,041; Full time

Job summary

Prisma Health is seeking a Pharmacy Technician Intern to assist pharmacists in preparing and distributing medications while complying with state and federal regulations. Under direct supervision, you will label orders, calculate aliquots, and help maintain orderly pharmacy operations.

The role supports departmental training, inventory control, and continuous education for staff; strong mathematical and teamwork skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Completion of a Board of Pharmacy approved technician course or enrollment in a pharmacy program.
• Satisfactory progress in the professional academic pharmacy program.

Responsibilities

• Assist pharmacists with preparation and labeling of drug orders under supervision.
• Distribute medications to patient care areas under pharmacist supervision.
• Maintain inventory, records, and clean work areas.
• Provide training and participate in on-the-job instruction.

Skills

Teamwork

Mathematical skills

Problem-solving

Interpersonal skills

Stress management

Education

Pharmacy technician education

Job description

Inspire health. Serve with compassion. Be the difference.

Job Summary

Assists pharmacists in performing a variety of duties related to the provision of pharmaceutical care to patients. These duties require knowledge of and skills in the preparation and distribution of drugs in various dosage forms. Responsible for unique tasks consistent with intern certification status requirement, and also performs specialized tasks not performed by other technicians. Supports pharmaceutical care for patients and complies with laws & regulations of appropriate state and federal agencies and Joint Commission guidelines.

Essential Functions

• All team members are expected to be knowledgeable and compliant with Prisma Health's purpose: Inspire health. Serve with compassion. Be the difference
• Obtains supplies, prepares and labels drug orders under the direct supervision of a pharmacist. Calculates and compounds aliquot doses.
• Distributes and/or transports medications to appropriate patient care areas in a timely manner and under a pharmacist's supervision.
• Makes beneficial recommendations for improvements in procedures, guidelines and continuing education training.
• Monitors inventory levels, stocks shelve, maintains order and cleanliness in assigned areas and maintains all required records.
• Receives and/or initiates verbal medication orders if authorized to do so by his/her supervising pharmacist.
• Serves as a good steward of the institution's resources, including time on the job.
• Provides training and participates in the in servicing of departmental employees and students.
• Performs other duties as assigned

Supervisory/Management Responsibilities

This is a non-management job that will report to a supervisor, manager, director or executive.

Minimum Requirements

• Education - Completion of a Board of Pharmacy approved technician course OR current enrollment or letter of acceptance in a professional academic pharmacy program at an accredited university
• Experience - Satisfactory progress maintained in the professional academic pharmacy program

In Lieu Of

• NA

Required Certifications, Registrations, Licenses

• For team members working in South Carolina, current registration with State Board of Pharmacy as a pharmacy intern is required.

Knowledge, Skills And Abilities

• Knowledge of National, State, and Corporate regulations and standards.
• Knowledge of medical and pharmacy terminology.
• Mathematical skills
• Problem-solving abilities
• Ability to work in team situations
• Ability to handle urgent, stressful situations
• Corporate and departmental mandatory training required annually
• Ability to exhibits interpersonal skills in interacting with supervisors, peers, and others outside pharmacy

Work Shift

Variable (United States of America)

Location

Baptist

Facility

4002 Upstate Pharmacy

Department

40027323 Prisma Health Pharmacy 12