Pharmacy Intern

Responsibilities

SPECIFIC JOB DUTIES: Maintains work area in a neat and orderly manner. Has a good understanding of policies/procedures, or knows where to find the appropriate policy/procedure. Participates in the in-servicing and training of new associates. Performs mathematical calculations accurately, as demonstrated by successfully passing the IV quiz with at least 70% accuracy. Notes low inventory levels on storeroom requisition order. Notifies pharmacist of discrepancies. Fills physician orders accurately, appropriately and in a timely manner. Orders/maintains stock appropriately. Utilizes time efficiently and effectively. Exchanges patient cassettes accurately and on time Fills medication cassettes accurately and within the period of the work shift. Performs all duties outlined in the pharmacy technician job description Receives new prescriptions or refill authorizations over the phone and transcribes all required information to the written prescription under the supervision of a pharmacist Answers telephone inquiries, relays messages and provides drug information commensurate with education and experience. Participates in departmental quality assurance and drug use evaluation as time permits Participates in pharmacokinetics and antibiotic review activities Observes the Service Principles when interacting with others Performs other tasks as requestedIVAS Performs IVPB/LVP rounds diligently/completely/accurately. Prepares/labels IV fluids accurately and in a timely manner. Maintains a good working knowledge of the preparation of sterile products as it relates to proper aseptic technique, reconstitution, dilutents and volumes, expiration dates and compatibilities. Minimizes wastage of IVs by recycling viable medications that are returned to Pharmacy; following up on discontinued IVs, discharges and expirations of patients; and preparing medication accurately and properly the first time.

 

Qualifications

EDUCATION/TRAINING/EXPERIENCEHigh school graduate or equivalent requiredCompletion or current enrollment in an accredited/recognized School of PharmacyAble to perform basic mathematical calculationsBilingual (English/Spanish) preferred

 

LICENSES/CERTIFICATIONSCurrent CA State Board of Pharmacy Intern Pharmacist License