Pharmacy Student-PRN-Hospital Pharmacy

Position Details

Location: Mercy Jefferson
Hours: PRN

What You'll Do

• Assist with medication preparation, dispensing, distribution, and inventory control.
• Support pharmacists in providing safe, accurate, and timely patient care services.
• Accurately process medication orders and documentation within pharmacy systems.
• Compound sterile products using proper aseptic technique and established procedures.
• Maintain medication inventory and identify outdated products.
• Deliver medications to patient care areas in a timely manner.
• Support pharmacy quality assurance, regulatory compliance, and safety initiatives.
• Aid in workflow coordination and communication across departments.
• Participate in training and mentoring new team members as appropriate.
• Contribute ideas and solutions to improve efficiency, patient safety, and pharmacy operations.

What You'll Bring

• Pharmacy Student I (P1): Currently enrolled in an accredited School of Pharmacy and completing your first professional year (P1).
• Pharmacy Student II (P2): Currently enrolled in an accredited School of Pharmacy and completing your second professional year (P2).
• Pharmacy Student III (P3): Currently enrolled in an accredited School of Pharmacy and completing your third professional year (P3).
• Pharmacy Student IV (P4): Currently enrolled in an accredited School of Pharmacy and completing your fourth professional year (P4).

Key Responsibilities

• Medication Safety & Compliance:
• Follow aseptic compounding and infection prevention practices.
• Adhere to hazardous medication handling and waste disposal procedures.
• Maintain patient confidentiality and regulatory compliance.
• Promote patient and medication safety in all pharmacy activities.
• Accurately perform pharmaceutical calculations and documentation.
• Pharmacy Operations:
• Accurately prepare and fill medication orders.
• Enter medication orders into pharmacy information systems.
• Prioritize workload based on patient needs and operational demands.
• Support inventory management, restocking, and medication delivery processes.
• Complete quality assurance documentation and temperature monitoring.
• Aid in packaging, prepackaging, and medication credit processing.
• Teamwork & Communication:
• Communicate effectively with pharmacists, technicians, nurses, and other healthcare professionals.
• Ensure timely handoff of important information between shifts.
• Respond professionally to phone inquiries and requests.
• Participate in departmental meetings, training, and educational opportunities.
• Support department initiatives, projects, and process improvement efforts.
• Technology & Equipment:
• Utilize pharmacy technology and automated systems effectively.
• Operate equipment such as automated dispensing cabinets, packaging systems, robotic dispensing technology, and IV compounding equipment as appropriate.

Why Mercy?

• Gain meaningful healthcare experience.
• Work alongside dedicated professionals.
• Contribute to exceptional patient care.
• Advance your pharmacy education.
• Enjoy outstanding benefits including medical, dental, and vision coverage, paid time off, tuition support, and matched retirement plans.
• Join a caring, collaborative team where your voice matters.
• Grow with us as we continue to innovate, use technology, and provide compassionate care.