Pharmacy Student

Summary

Under the direct supervision and guidance of the Pharmacist, the role of the pharmacy student is to ensure that each patient receives proper medication therapy and assist the pharmacists with a variety of technical and professional support including, but not limited to:

• Drug receipt

• Storage

• Medication preparation

• Drug distribution

• Patient billing

• Order retrieval and delivery.

Requirements

EDUCATION AND WORK EXPERIENCE

• Education and Work Experience:

• Must possess a high school diploma or GED

• Pharmacy Students must be enrolled in an accredited school of Pharmacy, or be in a the pre-Pharmacy phase of instruction pending acceptance into such a school.

• Pharmacy Student II classification is only for students in the final semester of their 4th year of Pharmacy school who are functioning beyond the scope of Technicians and Pharmacy Student I's.

SPECIFIC REQUIREMENTS

• License Requirements:

• The pharmacy student must have one of the following license types with the Maryland Board of Pharmacy:

• Pharmacy Technician

• Pharmacy Technician-Student

• Pharmacy Intern

• Pharmacy Intern-Student

• Certification Requirements:

• N/A

• Age Specific Care Provided For:

• N/A

• Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Computer proficiency and technical aptitude with the ability to utilize one or more of the following:

• Microsoft Word, Power Point, Excel

• Microsoft Outlook

• Meditech (if applicable to position)

• Epic (if applicable to position)

• Performance Manager/NetLearning

• Must be able to read, write, and speak the English language in an understandable manner.

• Must be able to work independently and possess the ability to make independent decisions when circumstances warrant such action.

• Must possess the ability to effectively communicate and deal tactfully with other personnel, visitors, patients, physicians, customers, and the general public.

• Must be flexible, have personal integrity, and the ability to function effectively as a team with other employees.

• Must be able to follow written and oral instructions.

• Other Requirements:

• Must be able to type 30 WPM