Pharmacist Intern

Job description

Overview  Embark on a rewarding career with Abrazo Central Hospital hospital. If you are a compassionate healthcare professional eager to contribute to patient care, this is your opportunity where your skills make a difference every day. Join us in delivering exceptional healthcare with a personal touch. At Abrazo Central Hospital, we understand that our greatest asset is our dedicated team of professionals. That’s why we offer more than a job – we provide a comprehensive benefit package that prioritizes your health, professional development, and work-life balance.

The available plans and programs include: Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance 401(k) retirement savings plan with employer match Generous paid time off Career development and continuing education opportunities Health savings accounts, healthcare & dependent flexible spending accounts Employee Assistance program, Employee discount program Voluntary benefits include pet insurance, legal insurance, accident and critical illness insurance, long term care, elder & childcare, auto & home insurance Note : Eligibility for benefits may vary by location and is determined by employment status

Position Summary

Assist the pharmacist by filling physician orders for medications, mixes IV admixture solutions as required using aseptic technique in the Laminar Air Flow Hood, prepares and files charge slips and performs other related duties.

Responsibilities

Patient Care: Assists the pharmacist in providing medication, drug information and pharmaceutical services to patients, nurses, physicians and other hospital personnel. Fills medication orders from labels in a timely an accurate manner. Fills medication carts, drug replacement boxes and automated dispensing unit. Delivers medications to patient care areas and picks up items going to the Pharmacy. Completes area inspections as assigned in the time frame assigned.

Corrects noted deficiencies found during inspections. Processes and prepares sterile drug orders with proper order and care, using aseptic technique. Prepackages drugs as demand required. Properly and completely prepares paperwork for prepackaging records. Completely and accurately inputs medication charges and credits daily. Maintains patient medication drawer accuracy by periodically pulling updates off the computer, adding and deleting from the boxes.

Pulls discharges off computer and removes meds from patient drawer. Participates as requested in training and working with students. Participates in inventory control and wholesale orders, placing the order as requested. Ensures that all work is verified by a Pharmacist.

Organization/Work Role

Prioritizes workload. Completes work in a timely manner. Maintains a clean and orderly work environment. Shares responsibility for ordering and stocking medication and keeping the department clean. Maintains a calm demeanor during busy or crisis situations. Utilizes personal protective equipment to protect from exposure to chemical, radiation and infectious hazards.

Professional

Actively participates in department management by providing input at meetings and reading communication. Mentors new and less experienced staff and students. Uses policy and procedure manuals and other reference material to ensure proper course of action.

Quality Improvement

Identifies, proposes solutions and assists in implementation of ideas for improvement in patient care and departmental / hospital operations. Participates in the successful implementation of change. Identifies opportunities and implements strategies to decrease waste in medication. Participates in department QI as requested. Other related job tasks or responsibilities as assigned Qualifications Special Skills Must be able to work in a fast-paced environment with occasional periods of above average pressure.

Must have basic computer skills. Excellent customer service skills. Must be willing to work in all areas of the pharmacy services as assigned. Effective interpersonal skills and ability to work with team members required. Must be able to work in a fast-paced environment with occasional periods of above average pressure.

Minimum Requirements

Education: High School Diploma or equivalent GED. Completion of formal education program which meets requirements for certification. Currently enrolled in the College of Pharmacy.

Licensure/Certifications

Licensed as a Pharmacy Intern by the Arizona State Board of Pharmacy. #LI-AL2 Organization Description Abrazo Central Campus has provided hospital care in Central Phoenix since 1963. As a 221- bed acute care and teaching hospital, we offer a complete range of healthcare services including emergency care, family medicine, cardiology and more. Join our team! Employment practices will not be influenced or affected by an applicant’s or employee’s race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status or any other legally protected status.

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