Pharmacy Student

About The Job

General Summary of Position: The Inpatient Pharmacy at MedStar Franklin Square is currently hiring a Pharmacy Student. This role provides an excellent opportunity for pharmacy students to gain valuable hands-on experience in the inpatient pharmacy setting while developing the knowledge, skills, and confidence needed for a successful career as a pharmacist. Working under the supervision of licensed pharmacists, this role offers practical exposure to patient care, medication management, pharmacy workflow, and healthcare collaboration.

Primary Duties And Responsibilities

• Assists in troubleshooting and maintenance of automated drug distribution system.
• Serves as a resource to nursing and pharmacy technicians regarding the use and control of drugs in the automated system.
• Assists pharmacist with filling orders and IV preparation and delivery.
• Checks stock on a regular basis to ensure that stock is maintained in accordance with FDA requirements.
• Under direct supervision compounds labels and packages medications and pharmaceuticals.
• Under direct supervision prepares clear and concise clinical briefs for use by nurses, medical staff, and pharmacy.
• Upon demonstration of competency in research and appropriate patient care, consults with and advises medical staff personnel regarding utilization of drugs and pharmaceuticals.
• Upon demonstration of competency in research and appropriate patient care, uses principles of patient-centered care, works with unit-based staff and medical staff concerning prescriptions, orders, drug and pharmaceutical detailing errors, adverse drug reactions, and complaints.
• Upon demonstration of competency to preceptor, monitors drug therapy for appropriateness based on individual patient parameters and suggests alternate drug dosage and/or drug therapy when appropriate.
• Participates in meetings and on committees and represents the department and hospital in community outreach efforts.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Minimal Qualifications

• Education: Pharm.D. student actively enrolled in a program from an ACPE accredited school of pharmacy
• Experience: 6 months experience in a hospital setting required
• Licenses and Certifications:
  • PharmD student actively in a program from an ACPE accredited school of pharmacy required
  • Pharmacy Student Intern license from the State of Maryland required upon hire OR
  • Certified by a national pharmacy technician certification program and Registered Pharmacy Technician in the State of Maryland required upon hire

Hiring Range

This position has a hiring range of USD $18.00 - USD $29.74 /Hr.