Pharmacy Intern

Date Published: 03/24/2024

REPORTING RELATIONSHIPS

Reports to: Pharmacy Manager

GENERAL SUMMARY

Works under the supervision of the pharmacists and the Pharmacy Manager. The Pharmacy Intern's primary job function is to assist the Pharmacist in the preparation and distribution of medications, inventory, and stock replacement. Assures the appropriate billing for SOMC patient and staff. Performs other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS

Education:

• High School Diploma or successful completion of an equivalent High School Exam Required
• Enrolled in approved school of pharmacy required

Licensure:

• PhIL(OH) required

Experience:

• None

Interpersonal Skills:

• Ability to maintain a customer service orientation to professionals, patients, and hospital employees. Willingness to work under direct and indirect supervision. Ability to work well as a team member. Accuracy in following directions.

Essential Technical/Motor Skills:

• Finger dexterity required to manipulate unit dose medications and syringes in an aseptic manner. Requires ability to enter information into a computer.

Essential Physical Requirements:

• Requires standing and/or moving/pulling carts throughout the hospital departments up to 75% of the day. Requires lifting up to 30lbs occasionally and 10lbs or less frequently.

Essential Mental Requirements:

• Analytical skills to sort medications and pharmaceutical supplies, make calculations and maintain records. Knowledge of basic medical terminology and generic/brand names of drugs desirable. Attention to detail and ability to follow directions required. Must be able to read, write and communicate in an effective manner.

Essential Sensory Requirements:

• Sufficient vision to perform duties.

Exposure to Hazards:

• Tasks involve very low exposure to blood, body fluids, or tissues. Minor risk to hazardous chemicals (acids, etc.)/biological/and chemotherapeutic agents exist.

Other:

• N/A

JOB SPECIFIC DUTIES AND PERFORMANCE EXPECTATIONS

The following is a summary of the major job duties of this job. Other duties may be performed, both major and minor, which are not mentioned below. Specific activities may change from time to time.

1. Rounds with the pharmacist as needed.

2. Fills floor stock from stock requisitions/inventory reconciliation/and computer-generated pick lists.

3. Fill the inpatient carts by META generated fill list report for pharmacist check-off.

4. Prepares I.V. solutions, hyperalimentations, doses of medications for dispensing for pharmacist, and/or small volume parenterals using proper sterile techniques.

5. Profiles physician orders in computer system for pharmacist review.

6. Reconciles I.V.'s, and/or critical care drips on the floor and makes necessary adjustments on time and rate.

7. Has knowledge of all drugs used in Surgery (brand/generic names), strength of drugs, and charge mechanism for patient billing.

8. Ability to recognize narcotic discrepancies and perform audits as necessary.

9. Restocks anesthesia carts in OR suites in a timely and efficient manner.

10. Delivers medications to nursing units/hospital departments; Accomplishes hourly medication runs to nursing units/hospital departments.

11. Enters patient charges/credits into computer profile system.

12. Checks incoming orders of medications and pharmacy supplies against purchase requisitions for accuracy and completeness.

13. Reviews patient medication profile to identify medications available through Patient Assistance.

14. Contacts drug manufacturer for any application forms needed and/or enrolling patients for various programs over the phone/internet.

15. Obtains necessary income documentation from patients for various programs.

16. Completes applications and obtains prescriptions for each manufacturer's applications. May coordinate with physician regarding any substitutions and obtains signed applications/prescriptions.

17. Educates patient on his/her responsibility for re-ordering prescriptions.

18. Provides prompt, efficient, and courteous service to pharmacy window and telephone inquiries; takes messages when necessary or directs inquiry to the appropriate person.

19. Communicates with Purchasing Agent regarding stock levels and items needed to assure adequate inventory. Assures stock rotation and placement of items in appropriate storage areas.

20. Responsible for general cleanliness of work area/department.

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