Samaritan Healthcare · 5 months ago
Pharmacy Intern
Moses Lake, WA
Internship
Onsite
InternSamaritan Healthcare is dedicated to serving as a trusted regional healthcare partner. They are seeking a Pharmacy Intern responsible for interpreting and providing prescribed medications under the supervision of a licensed Pharmacist, while also participating in medication therapy monitoring and quality improvement processes.
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Responsibilities
Accurately completes daily patient billing charges and credits for inpatients, outpatients, and departments within the hospital. Compiles data and reports in a timely and complete manner
Pre-packs medications and packages unit dose medications with accurate labeling and documentation
Prepares IV admixtures with accurate calculations, labeling, and documentation, using appropriate aseptic technique and following policies and procedures
Fills unit dose carts accurately and efficiently
Fills and maintains records for departmental requisitions; delivers supplies to other departments
Maintains inventory at pre-established levels. Orders and stocks inventory in appropriate locations. Maintains records on inventory and purchasing history. Places orders for routine and special-order situations. Handles purchase orders and invoices accurately and in a timely manner
Checks for outdated inventory and handles credits for inventory appropriately
Maintains accurate records of all narcotics and other controlled substances, as required by law and policy and procedure
Answers phone calls appropriately and knows when to refer calls to the pharmacist
Ensures no injuries to self or others by following safe work practices and policies. This includes, but is not limited to: security and safety, understanding of MSDS, equipment, infection control, fire, disaster, body mechanics and Basic Life Support
Ensures self-compliance with organization policies and procedures, as well as labor agreements
Ensures the interface with team members and other support groups is conducted in a courteous and efficient manner conducive with the organization’s values
Conducts self in a professional manner and ensures personal appearance meets the standards necessary to perform the job function while representing the organization
Ensures that additional accountabilities, as may be required by management, be handled in a manner necessary to meet organizational standards
Interprets, compounds, transcribes, and labels orders of medications on a timely and accurate basis in accordance with established policies, procedures, techniques, and legal requirements
Reviews all orders for accuracy, appropriateness of dose, interactions, allergies, and any potential problems (illegibility or incompleteness, etc.). Orders that are questioned are identified and corrected, with changes appropriately documented in the patient’s record and pharmacy files
Provides education for patients and/or family members regarding medication use. Education is appropriate to patient's knowledge base and personalized to enhance patient's understanding and compliance
Observes codes or traumas with Pharmacist
Advises the health care provider concerning appropriate drug therapy. Provides pharmacokinetic monitoring as ordered. Takes creatinine clearance into consideration for renally excreted medications
Reports all adverse reactions and medication errors or problems noted with medication therapy
Accurately documents pharmacokinetic consults, patient education and level of understanding, verbal orders, and assessment of the patient
Provides unbiased information concerning medications and therapy regimens
Qualification
Required
Currently enrolled and making satisfactory progress in a Bachelor of Science/Doctor of Pharmacy program from an accredited School of Pharmacy
Current Washington State Pharmacist Intern license in good standing required
Knowledge in unit-dose distribution systems and IV admixture programs
Preferred
Computer experience with Pharmacy systems
Company
Samaritan Healthcare
Samaritan Healthcare offers emergency, surgical, maternity, physical therapy, orthopaedics and cardiac care services.
Founded in 1947
501-1000 employees
H1B Sponsorship
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Late StageLeadership Team
Gretchen Youngren, MA
Chief Development & Communications Officer
Julie Weisenburg
Human Resources Business Partner
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