Student Pharmacist - Inpatient

Carle Health; Urbana (IL); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established healthcare system is seeking a dedicated Student Pharmacist to assist in providing exceptional pharmaceutical care at a leading hospital. This role involves performing technical tasks such as compounding, medication delivery, and ensuring compliance with safety standards. Join a supportive and inclusive team where you can thrive, with opportunities for growth and a balanced work-life. Experience the fulfillment of contributing to patient care in a dynamic environment that values your contributions and offers a comprehensive benefits package.

Qualifications

• Licensed Pharmacy Technician within 60 days of license application.
• Certified Pharmacy Technician (CPhT) from PTCB or NHA.

Responsibilities

• Accurately fill and deliver medication orders.
• Conduct monthly inspections of pharmacy for expired drugs.
• Prepare IV products using aseptic technique.

Skills

Pharmaceutical Care

Compounding

Billing Functions

Medication Orders

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Enrollment in Pharmacy School

Job description

Overview

The Student Pharmacist assists the pharmacist in providing pharmaceutical care to all patients of Carle Foundation Hospital. Performs technical tasks such as filing, compounding, reconstitution, labeling, and delivery.

Qualifications

Certifications:

• Licensed Pharmacy Technician within 60 days of license application - Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation (IDFPR)
• Certified Pharmacy Technician (CPhT) (PTCB) - Pharmacy Technician Certification Board (PTCB)
• Certified Pharmacy Technician (CPhT) (NHA) - National Healthcareer Association (NHA)

Education: High school diploma/GED, Must be enrolled in Pharmacy School.

Responsibilities

• Accurately fill and deliver Omnicell restock lists.
• Assist in special projects as assigned by the Director that do not require clinical decision-making.
• Enter and process new prescriptions and refills.
• Fill medication orders accurately and timely, including doses, floor stock, unit dose cart, outpatient, and take-home prescriptions.
• Perform billing functions, including patient charging, nursing charges, and controlled substance charges via manual entry or barcode reader.
• Perform miscellaneous non-sterile compounding.
• Conduct monthly inspections of nursing units and pharmacy for expired or unusable drugs, ensuring proper storage and inventory.
• Prepare and deliver enteral nutritional supplements; maintain related records and billing.
• Provide services to Operating Room staff from the OR medication room.
• Refer customers and calls to a pharmacist when appropriate.
• Restock and replace trays and kits used throughout the facility.
• Prepare and label chemotherapy drugs for administration (PRN Technicians are not required to perform this task).
• Prepare IV products using aseptic technique with proper labeling (PRN Technicians are not required to perform this task).
• Prepare parenteral nutrition solutions and provide laboratory information to the pharmacist (PRN Technicians are not required to perform this task).
• Prepare batch IV products to support patient care (PRN Technicians are not required to perform this task).

About Us

Find it here.

Discover the job, the career, the purpose you were meant for. The supportive and inclusive team where you can thrive. The place where growth meets balance – and opportunities meet flexibility. Find it all at Carle Health.

Based in Urbana, IL, Carle Health is a healthcare system with nearly 16,600 team members across eight hospitals, physician groups, and various healthcare businesses. Our hospitals hold Magnet designations, the highest honor for nursing care. We include Methodist College and Carle Illinois College of Medicine, the world's first engineering-based medical school, and Health Alliance. We offer opportunities in several communities throughout central Illinois with potential for growth and lifelong careers.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant based on race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, disability, or other protected classes. We participate in E-Verify and may share information from Form I-9 to confirm work authorization. For more information: [e-mail].

Compensation and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $20 per hour. The actual offer will depend on experience, qualifications, location, licenses, shifts, and compensation model. Carle Health offers a comprehensive benefits package. To learn more, visit careers.carlehealth.org/benefits.