Pharmacy Intern - Medical Center East Pharmacy

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Organization:

MCE Pharmacist Coordinator-4

Job Summary:

Performs tasks within the pharmacy in direct support of the ongoing duties and responsibilities of a pharmacist with occasional guidance. Tasks performed contribute directly to the preparation and/or dispensing of a final dosage form for administration to a patient and are directly supervised by a pharmacist. Provides customer service by answering phone requests and triaging calls to the appropriate person if they cannot answer the requested information. Applies departmental processes regarding inventory control.

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Position Highlights

• Must be actively enrolled in a school of pharmacy in order to be considered.

• P1 or P2 will be considered.

• Fast paced, patient facing role involving patient counseling and education, face-to-face meds-to-beds delivery, and collaboration with a large pharmacy team. 

• Every 3rd weekend both Saturday and Sunday. 10-hour shifts.

• (1) 4-hour shift a week between Monday - Friday.

Key Responsibilities

• Assists the pharmacist in the preparation, dispensing and/or distribution of medications.

• Applies departmental processes regarding inventory control.

• Performs activities as directed by Pharmacists and/or Pharmacy Managers in accordance with federal, state and local laws/regulations and hospital policies.

• Delivers outstanding customer service to both internal and external customers.

• Operates computer systems and utilizes technology.

• The responsibilities listed are a general overview of the position and additional duties may be assigned.

 

Technical Capabilities

• Pharmaceutical Drug Preparation, Dispensing & Distribution (Novice): Possesses sufficient fundamental proficiency to successfully review, prepare, dispense and distribute prescribed medications. Where applicable, this includes being proficient in the general principles and techniques of asepsis utilized to compound sterile preparations (CSPs) to minimize the risk of contamination.

• Pharmaceutical Quality Assurance & Compliance (Novice): Demonstrates working knowledge of the appropriate rules and regulations as they apply to the department and work areas. Maintains current understanding of rules and regulations and facilitates processes that support the application of various rules and regulations. Demonstrates knowledge of process improvement, quality assurance and/or programs. Understands the principles upon which the rules and regulations are based. Demonstrates a commitment to continuous quality improvement and supports compliance with a federal, state and local regulations as well as organizational policies and procedures.

• Pharmaceutical Computer Literacy (Fundamental Awareness): Has demonstrated a basic understanding of computers or has successfully completed training for applications that are used to support medication use processes.

• Drug Inventory & Records Management (Fundamental Awareness): Has general experience working with drug inventory and records management. Demonstrates ability to maintain appropriate inventory levels of medications. Able to collect, organize, and maintain appropriate pharmacy and patient related information.

Core Accountabilities:

* Organizational Impact: Performs clearly defines tasks and methods described in detail to achieve standardized solutions that impact own performance with regular guidance. * Problem Solving/ Complexity of work: Follows a well established process to solve routine problems where solutions are clearly prescribed. * Breadth of Knowledge: Has basic job knowledge of systems and procedures that are common to own job. * Team Interaction: Individually contributes to the team.

Core Capabilities :

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