Job Summary
Under the direct supervision of a Licensed Pharmacist and with a patient centered culture, the Retail Pharmacy Intern will provide a positive experience to our customers and patients by assuring appropriate medication procurement, storage and preparation in the retail pharmacy setting. The Retail Pharmacy Intern will ensure that the pharmacy provides optimal services; facilitates safe medication use; meets all legal, accreditation and certificate requirements; and complies with all applicable policies, procedures, codes, laws and standards of pharmacy practice.
Responsibilities
ExpertiseActively learns and demonstrates expertise in the pharmacy intern role by staying abreast of departmental practices and policies, but consistently performing within the pharmacy practice act, and by displaying a consistent understanding of all required duties and the timeline for their completion. Demonstrates technical ability in managing the various pharmacy systems.Customer ServiceActively learns and performs job duties in a manner to consistently improve the patient experience. Assists the nursing staff with coordinating medication therapy to meet individual needs. Contributes to the efficient availability of the right medication at the right time for our patients. Demonstrates organizational skills and plans ahead. Exhibits effective problem-solving skills in dealing with customer needs. Minimizes error in dose calculations, labeling, and dispensing. FlexibilityAble to respond to emergent situations in an effective manner. Uses time to departmental advantage to ensure efficiency in completion of assigned tasks. Avoids non-productive activities during work time. Demonstrates flexibility required to meet changing priorities. RespectMaintains respectful working relationships with co-workers and encourages the team approach. Treats others professionally and courteously. Engages in a teamwork approach where honesty and cooperation are an everyday occurrence. Offers positive feedback to coworkers.
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
Heavy Work: Lift 25 pounds manually frequently, >25 pounds lift with assistance and push 150 pounds on wheels.On-the-job training will be provided.
Education
โข Bachelor's Degree (Required)
Credentials
โข Pharmacist Intern (Required)
Work Schedule: Varies
Status: PRN
Location: Mon Medical Center Main Campus
Location of Job: WV:Morgantown:Mon Medical Center
Talent Acquisition Specialist: Beth A. Isner beth.isner@vandaliahealth.org