Musc (Med. Univ Of South Carolina) Orangeburg , SC 29115
Posted 2 months ago
Job Description Summary
The Pharmacy Intern reports to the Pharmacy Coordinator. Under general supervision, the Pharmacy Intern supports the drug distribution activities of the Department of Pharmacy Services.
o KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES (Include physical and mental demands of the position-attach demands checklist if necessary)
This position, Intern, requires a high school diploma. Must be enrolled at MUSC College of Pharmacy.
o LICENSES, CERTIFICATIONS (If applicable to position): Student Intern Certificate
Entity
Medical University Hospital Authority (MUHA)
Worker Type
Employee
Worker Sub-Type
Temporary
Cost Center
CC004799 ORBG - Pharmacy
Pay Rate Type
Hourly
Pay Grade
Health-00
Scheduled Weekly Hours
4
Work Shift
Rotating (United States of America)
Job Description
INTERN
Success Criteria
Weight
1.1
Unit Dose Preparation
Accurately prepare and label all medication orders.
Delivers medications to patient care areas in a timely fashion.
Utilizes a biological safety cabinet (BSC) to prepare enteral hazardous drugs and chemotherapy, as applicable.
Fills and exchanges unit dose carts.
Prepares extemporaneous dosage forms for strengths of medications not commercially available per policy.
Performs crediting and returning functions for unused medications in a timely fashion
Operates automatic equipment (i.e. med carousel, Robot) efficiently to fill orders, if applicable.
Documents regulatory requirements on time in appropriate system (i.e. PharmacyKeeper)
25%
1.2
Compound Sterile Preparations
Accurately prepare, label and deliver all medication orders.
Maintains annual competency in aseptic technique by participating in required annual training, performing a media fill, glove fingertip test, and skills checkoff satisfactorily
Maintains the cleanroom environment per USP 797 standards for environmental monitoring, cleaning, garbing, aseptic technique, and documentation.
Operations automatic equipment (i.e. compounder, DoseEdge) efficiently to fill orders.
Utilizes a biological safety cabinet (BSC) and follows appropriate precautions for preparing and handling sterile hazardous drugs and chemotherapy, as applicable.
Documents regulatory requirements on time in appropriate systems (i.e. PharmacyKeeper, QuickBase, or Teams)
25%
1.3
Stocking and Inventory Duties
Rotates stock when restocking areas.
Stocks according to established/recommended PARs and does not overstock areas
Requests inventory needed from buyers
Unpacks medication deliveries
Completes assigned cycle counts and/or medication expiration audits on time
15%
1.4
Automation replenishment and management
Operates automation according to manufacturer's specifications as assigned.
Operates, accurately fills, and manages par levels in automated dispensing machines.
Operates and generates accurate records from controlled substance machine
Investigates and resolves discrepancies in a timely manner per policy
Communicates stockouts with team for appropriate follow up in a timely manner
Completes assigned weekly and quarterly expiration audits/cycle counts.
25%
1.5
Performs other duties as assigned
Maintain a clean and organized work area
Provide pharmacy technician support to other departmental areas as
needed.
Orients and trains new staff and student(s) in assigned areas. Provides timely written and/or verbal feedback to the team member and area coordinator.
Maintains a professional attitude and appearance including being punctual and dependent for assigned shifts and being respectful and courteous to all.
Upholds HIPAA regulations.
10%
Additional Job Description
If you like working with energetic enthusiastic individuals, you will enjoy your career with us!
The Medical University of South Carolina is an Equal Opportunity Employer. MUSC does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion or belief, age, sex, national origin, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, protected veteran status, family or parental status, or any other status protected by state laws and/or federal regulations. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment based upon applicable qualifications, merit and business need.
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