Pharmacy Student - Poison Center

Hennepin Healthcare is an integrated system of care that includes HCMC, a nationally recognized Level I Adult Trauma Center and Level I Pediatric Trauma Center and acute care hospital, as well as a clinic system with primary care clinics located in Minneapolis and across Hennepin County. The comprehensive healthcare system includes a 473-bed academic medical center, a large outpatient Clinic & Specialty Center, and a network of clinics in the North Loop, Whittier, and East Lake Street neighborhoods of Minneapolis, and in the suburban communities of Brooklyn Park, Golden Valley, Richfield, and St. Anthony Village. Hennepin Healthcare has a large psychiatric program, home care, and operates a research institute, philanthropic foundation, and Hennepin EMS. The system is operated by Hennepin Healthcare System, Inc., a subsidiary corporation of Hennepin County.  

Equal Employment Opportunities: We believe equity is essential for optimal health outcomes and are committed to achieve optimal health for all by actively eliminating barriers due to racism, poverty, gender identity, and other determinants of health. We are committed to equitable care and working in an environment that celebrates, promotes, and protects diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging. We are committed to bringing in individuals with new cultural perspectives to assist in creating a more equitable healthcare organization.

SUMMARY:
We are currently seeking 3 Pharmacy Students  to join our Poison Center Pharmacy team. This position is casual, no benefits, day and evening rotating shifts, and every 3rd weekend.  Applicants must be accepted to an accredited college of pharmacy

Purpose of this position: Responsible for acting as an information resource to patients, physicians, nurses, and other healthcare professionals regarding medication therapy and drug-related information and literature. Maintains standards set by the department and translates policies and procedures into the daily operation of the pharmacy. Performs within scope of practice as defined by the Minnesota Board of Pharmacy.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Supports the values of the organization by demonstrating personal responsibility, respect for self and others, innovation through teamwork, dedication to caring, and excellence in customer service
• Participates in active learning through assigned preceptors and apply this learning to real time patient care
• Supports and assists the pharmacists, pharmacy supervisors, managers, and directors to integrate departmental and organizational goals into department’s activities
• Maintains the pharmacy in a clean and organized fashion
• Participates in special projects
• Performs within scope of practice, under pharmacist supervision

Poison Center Pharmacy Pre-pharmacy student:

Pre-pharmacy student:

• Responds to telephone calls from the public regarding nontoxic or minor poison exposures involving non-medication substances such as plants and household products, determines the type and severity of each exposure and recommends initial first aid and treatment advice per poison center guidelines
• Responds to telephone calls requesting tablet identification, basic poison information and poison prevention questions
• Performs follow-up calls on cases within scope
• Accurately records medical case information utilizing computerized data collection software
• Provides public poison prevention education
• Participates in case review and quality assurance activities