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Pharmacy Intern

Performs technical duties and limited professional duties, under the supervision of attending pharmacist, involving compounding and dispensing medications as prescribed by physicians or other qualified prescribers. The pharmacy intern will practice only within the scope of a valid intern classification from the state board of pharmacy and will assist with pharmacy duties while being responsible for learning the systems and the ability to manage them properly by the time the intern is licensed.

Responsibilities

The pharmacy intern will assist with and be responsible for learning:

• The unit dose distribution system, intravenous admixture service and aseptic technique.
• Procedures for merchandise and inventory control, and financial management including participation in economical use of supplies, products and resources.
• Monitoring of patient medication therapy.
• Quality control procedures involved in intravenous admixture and unit dose medications.
• Departmental interactions with administration, nursing, and ancillary staff.
• Provide clinical drug information to meet the needs of the physician, nurse and patient.
• Interpretation of medication orders, scheduling medications, maintaining profiles, and proper selection and control of medication.
• Participating in hospital performance improvement activities.
• Supporting and following hospital policies and procedures, performing only within the legal scope of practice, and following professional standards.
• Performing special projects and other related duties as assigned.
• Maintains performance, patient and employee satisfaction and financial standards as outlined in the performance evaluation.
• Performs compliance requirements as outlined in the Employee Handbook
• Must adhere to the DCH Behavioral Standards including creating positive relationships with patients/families, coworkers, colleagues and with self.
• Requires use of electronic mail, time and attendance software, learning management software and intranet.
• Must adhere to all DCH Health System policies and procedures.
• All other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Must have necessary experience and educational requirements to hold a valid intern classification from the State Board of Pharmacy. Will have frequent contact with physicians, nurses, patients and other professional personnel as well as the public. Must follow hospital behavioral standards and learn to demonstrate poise and the ability to communicate professional knowledge. Ability to meet facility behavioral standards, competency expectations and work well with a team. Must be able to read, write legibly, speak and comprehend English.

WORKING CONDITIONS

WORK CONTEXT

Environmental

• Exposure to contaminants
• Exposure to hazardous conditions
• Close physical proximity
• Requires wearing common protective or safety equipment

Psychological

• Contact with others
• Occasionally deal with unpleasant or angry people
• Daily use of electronic mail
• Engage in face to face discussions
• Frequent use telephone
• Work with group or team

PHYSICAL FACTORS

• Physical activities include: Talking, hearing, bending, twisting, walking, kneeling, crouching, stooping, climbing, balancing, reaching, pushing, pulling, lifting, grasping, repetitive motion, standing, and/or using hands to handle, control, or feel objects, tools or controls).
• Light work. Exerting up to 20 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 10 pounds of force frequently, and/or a negligible amount of force constantly to move objects. If the use of arm and/or leg controls requires exertion of forces greater than that for sedentary work and the worker sits most of the time, the job is rated for light work.
• Must be able to perform the duties with or without reasonable accommodation.
• Must be able to tolerate prolonged periods of sitting and/or standing
• Hearing and vision must be normal or corrected to within normal range.
• Possible exposure to disease, infection and hazardous materials.
• Physical presence onsite is essential.

OTHER JOB FACTORS

• Must be pleasant with others on the job and displaying a good-natured, cooperative attitude.
• Must be reliable, responsible, and dependable, and fulfill obligations.
• Must be able to file and maintain records.
• Must be careful about detail and be thorough in completing work tasks
• Must be willing to take on responsibilities and challenges.
• Must be honest and ethical.
• Must be able to accept criticism and deal calmly and effectively with high stress situations.