Pharmacy Intern - Inpatient

Position Highlights

• Inpatient adult pharmacy at Vanderbilt University Hospital.
• Must be actively enrolled in a school of pharmacy in order to be considered.
• Those entering P1 or P2 this fall will be considered.
• Every 3rd weekend both Saturday and Sunday with hours of 6:00am - 2:30pm or 2:00pm - 10:30pm.
• 4-hour medication history shift every other week during the academic year.
• Summer break includes 40-hour work weeks for 8 weeks with hours of 6:00am - 2:30pm or 2:00pm - 10:30pm.
• Must work 4 days during winter break, aside from designated holidays and weekends.
• 3 holidays/year assigned.

Key Responsibilities

• Affords assistance to the pharmacist in the preparation, dispensing and/or distribution of medications.
• Applies departmental processes regarding inventory control.
• Performs activities as directed by Pharmacists and/or Pharmacy Managers in accordance with federal, state, and local laws/regulations and hospital policies.
• Delivers outstanding customer service to both internal and external customers.
• Operates computer systems and utilizes technology.

Technical Capabilities

• Pharmaceutical Drug Preparation, Dispensing & Distribution (Novice): Possesses sufficient fundamental proficiency to successfully review, prepare, dispense and distribute prescribed medications.
• Pharmaceutical Quality Assurance & Compliance (Novice): Demonstrates working knowledge of the appropriate rules and regulations as they apply to the department and work areas.
• Pharmaceutical Computer Literacy (Fundamental Awareness): Has demonstrated a basic understanding of computers or has successfully completed training for applications that are used to support medication use processes.
• Drug Inventory & Records Management (Fundamental Awareness): Has general experience working with drug inventory and records management. Demonstrates ability to maintain appropriate inventory levels of medications. Able to collect, organize, and maintain appropriate pharmacy and patient related information.

Core Accountabilities

• Organizational Impact: Performs clearly defines tasks and methods described in detail to achieve standardized solutions that impact own performance with regular guidance.
• Problem Solving/ Complexity of work: Follows a well established process to solve routine problems where solutions are clearly prescribed.
• Breadth of Knowledge: Has basic job knowledge of systems and procedures that are common to own job.
• Team Interaction: Individually contributes to the team.

Core Capabilities

• Delivering Excellent Services: Serves Others with Compassion; Solves Complex Problems; Offers Meaningful Advice and Support.
• Ensuring High Quality: Performs Excellent Work; Ensures Continuous Improvement.
• Fulfills Safety and Regulatory Requirements: Demonstrates basic knowledge of conditions that affect safety and reports unsafe conditions to the appropriate person or department.
• Managing Resources Effectively: Demonstrates Accountability; Stewards Organizational Resources; Makes Data Driven Decisions.
• Fostering Innovation: Generates New Ideas; Applies Technology; Adapts to Change.

Position Qualifications

• Certifications: None required.
• Work Experience: Relevant Work Experience: Less than 1 year.
• Education: High School Diploma or GED.