Position Summary: Pharmacy Interns perform the professional functions associated with the practice of Pharmacy. Interns work under the supervision of a registered pharmacist in accordance with the rules and regulations of the State Board of Pharmacy.
Education, License & Cert: Candidates must have completed at least 2 years of General Education Requirements and be enrolled in an ACPE accredited School of Pharmacy. Candidates with lesser experience but are focused on pursuing a career in pharmacy will be considered if open positions allow.
Experience: Prior experience in institutional pharmacy is preferred. Should become licensed as a registered pharmacy intern.
Essential Functions: All pharmacy functions within the department under the direct supervision of a registered pharmacist; including, but not limited to:
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Order processing
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Clinical evaluations
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Inventory control
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Drug information
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Drug distribution
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IV compounding
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When needed, works as a pharmacy technician or inventory control clerk.
Other Duties
COMPETENCIES: The pharmacy intern must demonstrate growth and development of knowledge required to access data reflective of the patients status, interpret the appropriate information needed to identify each patients requirements and to provide the pharmaceutical care needed, appropriate to the age of the patient and in accordance with appropriate policies and procedures. The intern must demonstrate competency in the nuances between acute and ambulatory/home infusion patients.
COMPLIANCE: Pharmacy staff is responsible for ensuring that all departmental and institutional aspects of regulatory compliance are adhered to. The employee must comply with all federal and state standards, with an emphasis on preventing fraud and abuse.
The pay for this position ranges from $16.00-$22.37 per hour.