Retail Pharmacy Intern - Grafton

Responsibilities

• Fill medication orders and deliver medications.
• Compound sterile and non-sterile preparations.
• Interview patients to obtain medication histories.
• Provide pharmacy services to patient care areas and customers by performing clerical duties to ensure efficient operations.
• Handle duties related to medication ordering, receipt, stocking, and inventory control.
• Receive and interpret prescriptions for outpatients and enter them into the pharmacy computer system.
• Adhere to general hospital standards to promote a cooperative work environment through communication, interpersonal relationships, and team building.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED equivalent.
• Current enrollment in an accredited College of Pharmacy in the 1st year of the program.
• Intern registration: NC, SC, GA.
• Licensure: GA (intern), IL (tech).
• Permit: AL.
• Certification: SC.
• Tech registration: WI.

Skills

• Proficient computer skills.
• Works well with management and pharmacy staff.
• Solid communication, analytical, and organizational skills.

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions

• Must be able to sit, stand, walk, lift, bend, kneel, climb, twist, crawl, and reach above shoulders.
• Requires considerable walking, standing, pushing mobile carts of approximately 50 pounds, and lifting 35 pounds of material.
• Must have functional vision, touch, and hearing.
• Must be able to speak and be understood by others to communicate effectively.
• May be exposed to chemical and hazardous waste, blood and body fluids, and communicable diseases; appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) is utilized to minimize exposure.
• Frequent fine motor motion of hands and wrists for tasks such as writing, typing, data entry, and preparation of medications, including use of syringes.
• Takes necessary precautions to avoid inadvertent needle sticks, minor cuts, or bruises.
• Exposed to various conditions throughout the workday, such as walking on hard surfaces, climbing stairs, and changes in temperature and humidity.
• Operates all equipment necessary to perform the job.
• Flexibility to travel between pharmacy locations.