Pharmacy Student

MedStar Health; Rossville (MD); On-site; USD 24,796 - 40,969; Part time

Job summary

MedStar Health in Rossville, Maryland is seeking a PRN Pharmacy Student to support the Inpatient Pharmacy. The role includes conducting medication histories, advising patients, and ensuring compliance with FDA regulations under supervisor direction.

Candidates must be Pharm.D. students from accredited schools, with at least 6 months of hospital experience. This position offers a pay range of $18.00 - $29.74 per hour.

Qualifications

• Must be an active Pharm.D. student from an ACPE accredited school.
• 6 months experience in a hospital setting required.

Responsibilities

• Conduct medication histories in the Emergency Room.
• Assist pharmacist with filling orders and IV preparation.
• Advise patients and healthcare professionals on medication use.

Skills

Medication management

Patient advising

IV preparation

Drug interactions knowledge

Education

Pharm.D. student from ACPE accredited school

Job description

About the Job

General Summary of Position

The Inpatient Pharmacy at MedStar Franklin Square is hiring a PRN Pharmacy Student.

The Pharmacy Student will conduct medication histories in the Emergency Room as well as Reviewing physician-prescribed medications to ensure appropriate dosing, therapeutic effectiveness, and the absence of allergies, drug interactions, or contraindications. All responsibilities are performed under the supervision and review of a licensed pharmacist.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities

• Assists in troubleshooting and maintenance of automated drug distribution system. Serves as a resource to nursing and pharmacy technicians regarding the use and control of drugs in the automated system.
• Assists pharmacist with filling orders and IV preparation and delivery.
• Checks stock on a regular basis to ensure that stock is maintained in accordance with FDA requirements.
• Participates in the training of pharmacy technicians and other nonprofessional personnel to assist in the drug distribution process and ensure timely delivery of medications.
• Under direct supervision advises patients family and health care professionals on use of various medications including dosage side effects and composition.
• Under direct supervision compounds, labels and packages medications and pharmaceuticals.
• Under direct supervision ensures secure storage of narcotics and other controlled substances.
• Under direct supervision prepares clear and concise clinical briefs for use by nurses medical staff and pharmacy.
• Upon demonstration of competency in research and appropriate patient care consults with and advises medical staff personnel regarding utilization of drugs and pharmaceuticals.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Minimal Qualifications

Education

• Pharm.D. student actively enrolled in a program from an ACPE accredited school of pharmacy.

Experience

• 6 months experience in a hospital setting required.

Licenses and Certifications

• Certified by a national pharmacy technician certification program required, Registered Pharmacy Technician in the State of Maryland required, Holds a Pharmacy Student Intern license in the State of Maryland, and PharmD student actively in a program from an ACPE accredited school of pharmacy required.

This position has a hiring range of

USD $18.00 - USD $29.74 /Hr.