Pharmacy Student - Retail Pharmacy - Certified Immunizer - St. Charles - Part Time

Ochsner Health; New Orleans (LA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

JobRx, Inc. is seeking a Pharmacy Intern in New Orleans, Louisiana. The position requires preparing IV admixtures while utilizing aseptic techniques, maintaining stock in various pharmacy areas, and filling medication orders accurately. Candidates must be enrolled in an accredited College of Pharmacy and hold a current Pharmacy Intern Permit from the Louisiana Board of Pharmacy.

Essential duties include compiling and communicating information effectively, demonstrating professional growth, and adapting behavior to various patient populations. This medium work includes physical demands such as lifting and travel between facilities.

Qualifications

• Required experience with standard pharmacy and office equipment.
• Must have a current Pharmacy Intern Permit from Louisiana Board of Pharmacy.
• Ability to perform essential duties satisfactorily.

Responsibilities

• Prepares IV admixtures and extemporaneous compounds.
• Stocks and fills medication orders.
• Demonstrates professional growth and completes assignments.

Skills

Computer skills

Effective communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Education

Enrolled in accredited College of Pharmacy

Passed NABP Foreign Pharmacy Graduate Exam

Job description

Job Overview

This job accurately compounds IV Admixtures and other assigned preparations utilizing aseptic technique and proper pharmaceutical procedures; maintains stock in all assigned areas including the IV room, Central Pharmacy, compounded items and bottles and vials; accurately fills medication orders; and accurately enters ADR data into computer. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties.

Education

Required - Enrolled in good standing in an accredited College of Pharmacy or graduate who has successfully passed the NABP Foreign Pharmacy Graduate Examination.

Work Experience

Required - Experience working with standard pharmacy and office equipment.

Certifications

Required - Current Pharmacy Intern Permit from the Louisiana Board of Pharmacy, permitted to practice as a pharmacy intern by the Louisiana Board of Pharmacy.

Knowledge Skills and Abilities (KSAs)

• Must have computer skills and dexterity required for data entry and retrieval of patient information.
• Must be proficient with Windows-style applications and keyboard.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills and the ability to present information clearly and professionally to varying levels of individuals throughout the patient care process.
• Strong interpersonal skills.

Job Duties

• Prepares IV admixtures and other extemporaneous compounds.
• Demonstrates professional growth.
• Stocks and fills medication orders.
• Completes assignments and projects.
• Adapts behavior to the specific patient population, including but not limited to: respect for privacy, method of introduction to the patient, adapting explanation of services or procedures to be performed, requesting permissions and communication style.
• Other related duties as required.

Physical and Environmental Demands

Medium Work – Exerting 20 to 50 pounds of force occasionally and/or 10 to 25 pounds of force frequently. Must be able to travel throughout and between facilities, stoop, bend, reach, and grab with arms and hands, and have manual dexterity. Normal routine involves no exposure to blood, body fluid or tissue and incumbents are not called upon to perform or assist in emergency care or first aid. The incumbent has no occupational risk for exposure to communicable diseases. Potential to encounter hazardous medications and hazardous waste.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

Ochsner Health is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability status.