Intern - Pharmacy

About the role

Under direct departmental supervision, and following established policies, procedures and regulations assists with or performs various technical procedures or drug preparation, maintenance or exams.

Responsibilities

• Performs daily operational duties under the direction of the pharmacy supervisor/manager.
• Follows department policies, procedures, and best practices for pharmacy operations.
• Communicates with hospital and clinical staff as necessary to facilitate care.
• Participates in inventory management.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Works in a pharmacy environment with potential or rare exposure to unpleasant odors from chemicals and rare exposure to infectious agents when handling hazardous materials; safety precautions reduce risk of personal harm or injury.
• Patient care setting involves some exposure to noise and increased temperature.

Requirements

• Must be enrolled in an accredited Pharmacy School Program.
• Requires basic interpersonal skills to deal effectively and courteously with departmental and hospital personnel when obtaining and/or replenishing medications.
• Requires skills to verify medication information with computer records and maintain appropriate documentation.
• Knowledge of typewriter/computer terminal keyboard required.
• Requires registration with the Virginia Board of Pharmacy as a pharmacy intern.