Pharmacy Intern, Retail

Responsibilities

• Compounding and dispensing medications as prescribed by physicians or other qualified prescribers.
• Assisting with pharmacy duties while being responsible for learning the systems and managing them properly.
• Working in the outpatient pharmacy and overseeing automation and technology, transitions of care, meds to beds program, retail/transitions medication safety/quality, customer service, operations, and pharmacy practice under the supervision of a pharmacist.
• Maintaining profiles, interpreting medication orders, scheduling medications, and proper selection and control of medication under the supervision of a pharmacist.
• Providing clinical drug information to meet the needs of the physician, nurse, and patient with the approval of the pharmacist.
• Participating in hospital performance improvement activities.
• Supporting and following hospital policies and procedures, performing only within the legal scope of practice, and following professional standards.
• Performing special projects and other related duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Must have necessary experience and educational requirements to hold a valid intern classification from the State Board of Pharmacy.
• Frequent contact with physicians, nurses, patients, and other professional personnel as well as the public.
• Must follow hospital behavioral standards and learn to demonstrate poise and the ability to communicate professional knowledge.
• Must be able to perform the duties with or without reasonable accommodation.
• Must be able to tolerate prolonged periods of sitting and/or standing.
• Must be able to file and maintain records.
• Must be careful about detail and be thorough in completing work tasks.
• Must be willing to take on responsibilities and challenges.
• Must be honest and ethical.
• Must be able to accept criticism and deal calmly and effectively with high stress situations.

Qualifications

• Must adhere to the DCH Behavioral Standards including creating positive relationships with patients/families, coworkers, colleagues, and with self.
• Must adhere to all DCH Health System policies and procedures.