Pharmacy Intern 1

Department:

38410 Advocate Illinois Masonic Medical Center - Pharmacy

Status:

Part time

Benefits Eligible:

No

Hours Per Week:

0

Schedule Details/Additional Information:

3 shifts per pay period - 2 (4 hr) shifts during the week and 1 (8 hr) shift every other weekend

Major Responsibilities:

• All completed under the supervision of a pharmacist
• Receives and interprets medication/prescription orders and enters them into the pharmacy computer system.
• Prepares medications for dispensing.
• Interviews patients to obtain medication histories.
• Performs duties related to medication ordering, receipt, stocking, and inventory control.
• Performs medication and prescription billing activities.
• Performs clerical duties in the pharmacy to ensure efficient operations.
• Additional responsibilities based on site needs
• Additional Opportunities to participate in career development opportunities available to pharmacy interns
• Must be able to demonstrate knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served. Must demonstrate knowledge of the principles of growth and development over the life span and possess the ability to assess data reflective of the patient's status and interpret the appropriate information needed to identify each patient's requirements relative to his/her age-specific needs, and to provide the care needed as described in the department's policies and procedures. Age-specific information is developed further in the departmental job standards.

Licensure, Registration, and/or Certification Required:

• WI - None Required
• IL - Registered with a pharmacy technicians student license

Education Required:

• Currently accepted into and/or enrolled in an accredited or approved program in Pharmacy.

Experience Required:

• No experience required.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities Required:

• Enrolled in  a Doctor of Pharmacy degree program.
• Good communication and customer service skills.
• Strong attention to details.
• Strong teamwork skills.
• Effective multitasking and prioritization skills.
• Basic computer skills.
• Must demonstrate integrity, maturity, dependability, a positive attitude and enthusiasm.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality.

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions:

• Operates all equipment necessary to perform the job.
• Frequent fine motor motion of hands and wrists to operate keyboard and manipulate syringes.
• Will be frequently required to lift up to 20 lbs.
• Will occasionally be required to lift up to 75 lbs.
• Lifts, carries and/or pushes/pulls various items (bags, boxes, carts, etc.) while utilizing proper technique.
• Must be able to sit, stand, walk, lift, bend, kneel, climb, and reach above shoulders.
• Must have functional speech, vision, touch, and hearing.
• May be exposed to chemical hazards.

This job description indicates the general nature and level of work expected of the incumbent. It is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities required of the incumbent. Incumbent may be required to perform other related duties.

Pay Range

$25.00 - $25.00

Our Commitment to You:

Advocate Health offers a comprehensive suite of Total Rewards: benefits and well-being programs, competitive compensation, generous retirement offerings, programs that invest in your career development and so much more – so you can live fully at and away from work, including:

Compensation

• Base compensation listed within the listed pay range based on factors such as qualifications, skills, relevant experience, and/or training
• Premium pay such as shift, on call, and more based on a teammate's job
• Incentive pay for select positions
• Opportunity for annual increases based on performance

Benefits and more

• Paid Time Off programs
• Health and welfare benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life, and Short