PHARMACY INTERN -

Position Summary

Compound and dispense medications and pharmaceutical supplies upon receiving prescriptions, and provide clerical support. Under the supervision of the designated shift supervisor. Ensure adherence to Hospitals and departmental policies and procedures. Patient care assignment may include neonate, pediatric, adolescent, adult and geriatric age groups.

Responsibilities

• Weigh, measure and mix ingredients; compound and prepare medication emulsions, liquids, powders, and ointments using graduates, balance, mortars, pestles and funnels
• Fill prescriptions from bulk stock; fill bottles, capsules and other package forms with measured amounts of medication according to prescription
• Type labels for medication and IV solutions
• Price patient medications; completes patient charge slips
• Receive and stock ordered supplies
• Make rounds; pick up orders; deliver prescriptions
• File physicians orders and patient drug charges; file controlled substance usage forms; provide phone support; assists in department maintenance functions
• Follow patient safety-related policies, procedures and protocols
• Demonstrate proactive approach to patient safety by seeking opportunities to improve patient safety through questioning of current policies and processes
• Identify and report/correct environmental conditions and/or situations that may put a patient at undue risk
• Report potential or actual patient safety concerns, medical errors and/or near misses in a timely manner
• Encourage patients to actively participate in their own care by asking questions and reporting treatment or situations that they don't understand or may "not seem right"

Qualifications

• Education: Essential - Course specialization in pharmacy
• Experience: Essential - No minimum experience required
• Credentials: Essential - CPR for Healthcare/BLS Prov or Prof Rescuers within 30 days; Licensed Pharmacy Intern in NM or obtain within 90 DOH
• Physical Conditions: Medium Work - Exerting 20 to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or 10 to 25 pounds of force frequently, and/or greater than negligible up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects. Physical Demand requirements are in excess of those for Light Work.

Department

Pharmacy - SRMC

Shift

Rotating

Working Conditions

• Minor Hazard - physical risks, dirt, dust, fumes, noise
• Tuberculosis testing is completed upon hire and additionally as required

Benefits

See Benefits at UNMH for details.