Pharmacy Student Intern

CHI Health Lakeside; Omaha (NE); On-site; USD 25,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

CHI Health Lakeside in Omaha, NE seeks a Pharmacy Student Intern to assist the Pharmacist with medication preparation, compounding, inventory management, and distribution under supervision. You will apply extreme accuracy, assist with controlled substances management, and help with storage, dispensing, and answering questions from healthcare professionals and patients.

This role offers hands-on experience in a hospital setting, with opportunities to progress in responsibilities as you advance

Qualifications

• Current enrollment in an accredited College of Pharmacy.
• Pharmacist Intern license in Nebraska.

Responsibilities

• Assist Pharmacist in medication preparation and compounding.
• Manage inventory and distribution under supervision.
• Field and triage calls regarding medication distribution to healthcare professionals and patients.
• Participate in clinical and administrative functions under licensed pharmacist supervision.
• Progress in responsibilities as education advances.

Skills

Attention to detail

Communication

Clinical support

Education

Current enrollment in an accredited College of Pharmacy

Pharmacist Intern license in Nebraska

Tools

Pharmacy automation

Job description

Job Summary and Responsibilities

As our Pharmacy Student Intern, you will be responsible for assisting the Pharmacist in medication preparation, compounding, inventory management, and distribution.

Every day you will apply extreme accuracy and attention to detail, assisting with controlled substances management, meeting DEA, FDA, and state regulations, and managing medication storage areas using pharmacy automation. You will field and triage calls and questions regarding medication distribution, assisting other caregivers within your scope of practice, and actively participate in clinical and administrative functions under the direct supervision of a licensed pharmacist.

To be successful in this role, you will progress in responsibilities throughout your time with the organization and in your didactic education, augmenting your education and gaining insight and practical experience for your future roles as a pharmacist.

• Use pharmacy automation to optimize safety and efficiency in drug distribution.
• Compound IV Admixture of sterile and non-sterile products according to USP and Board of Pharmacy requirements (if applicable by job assignment)
• Repackage medication into unit dose following USP regulations
• Perform specialized narcotic distribution, maintains accurate perpetual inventories and identifies discrepancies
• Manage pharmaceutical and supply inventory; completes cycle counts and monitors medication inventory levels and expiration dates
• Perform nursing unit/clinical area medication storage area inspections
• Perform pharmaceutical calculations accurately and independently
• Respond appropriately to customers (healthcare professionals, patients, families, and other caregivers) and other requests via telephone or in person to appropriately manage issues and provide follow-up
• Participate in clinical and administrative functions as assigned by pharmacy leadership

Job Requirements

• Current enrollment in an accredited College of Pharmacy
• Pharmacist Intern license in Nebraska

Where You'll Work

CHI Health Lakeside is West Omaha's only full-service hospital. We believe that patient-focused care heals the body, mind, and spirit of every person. Our campus is designed for patients and sets the tone for a comfortable, less stressful hospital stay. As one of the most technologically advanced hospitals in the world, we provide a full range of services including: maternity, cancer and surgery care as well as diagnostics and emergency services.