Pharmacy Intern - Inpatient Pharmacy

 

Application open for PharmD Candidates Class of 2030. Must have weekday and weekend availability (every other weekend). 8-hour day or evening shifts available. Scheduled holidays beginning Summer 2027.

Apply by Friday, September 4th to be eligible for the first round of interviews.

 

 

Aids pharmacists in the processing, preparation, and dispensing of medication orders, sterile and non-sterile products, hazardous medication, TPNs, nursing supplies, and the delivery of these products to nursing units. Assists with clinical tasks under the supervision of a licensed pharmacist by performing medication reconciliation for Emergency Department patients, clinical patient care at Behavioral Health Pavilion, and other clinical duties as assigned. Works an average of 10-12 hours/week during the school year and 32 hours/week over the summer.

 

 

Essential Functions:

• Demonstrates appropriate knowledge of and compliance with USP 795, 797, and 800 standards and other regulatory requirements, which allow safe and accurate preparation and/or compounding of unit-dose medications (both oral and IV), including reconstitution when applicable. Completes daily, weekly, and monthly documentation of completed tasks in designated record keeping systems.
• Fills and delivers unit-dose medication cart on time and according to designated workflow. Restocks pharmacy work areas, pharmacy satellites, and ADCs with medications and supplies as needed. Inspects medication storage areas for expired or unusable medications pursuant to standards set forth by the regulatory agencies.
• Assists pharmacists in processing new medication orders and answering phones. Provides accurate, safe, effective handoff to other team members.
• Participates in training new employees in the main pharmacy and those new to satellites or specialized areas. Participates in the peer review process and serves as a role model and coach to Inpatient Pharmacy Technicians.
• Completes intern projects and assignments such as topic discussions, journal clubs, clinical rotations and case presentations, research projects and presentations, professional development activities, intern-specific competitions.

Education Requirement:

Actively enrolled in an accredited College of Pharmacy.

Licensure Requirement:

Eligible for a State Board of Pharmacy Intern License.

Certifications:

(not specified)

Skills:

Ongoing Inpatient Pharmacy Technician I competencies, knowledge, and skills.

Experience:

(not specified)

Physical Requirements:

OCCASIONALLY: Climb stairs/ladder, Communicable Diseases and/or Pathogens, Driving motor vehicles (work required) *additional testing may be required, Fume /Gases /Vapors, Lifting / Carrying: 21-40 lbs

FREQUENTLY: Biohazard waste, Flexing/extending of neck, Interpreting Data, Lifting / Carrying: 11-20 lbs, Pushing / Pulling: 0-25 lbs, Pushing / Pulling: 26-40 lbs, Reaching above shoulder, Sitting, Squat/kneel

CONTINUOUSLY: Audible speech, Bend/twist, Chemicals/Medications, Computer skills, Decision Making, Depth perception, Hand use: grasping, gripping, turning, Hearing acuity, Lifting / Carrying: 0-10 lbs, Peripheral vision, Problem solving, Repetitive hand/arm use, Seeing – Far/near, Standing, Walking

Additional Physical Requirements performed but not listed above:

(not specified)

 

 

"The above list of duties is intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by individuals assigned to this classification. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive list of duties performed by the individuals so classified, nor is it intended to limit or modify the right of any supervisor to assign, direct, and control the work of employees under their supervision. EOE M/F/Disability/Vet"