Children's National Hospital · 4 months ago
Pharmacy Intern (PRN | As Needed)
CN Hospital (Main Campus)111 Michigan Avenue NW
Internship
Onsite
InternChildren's National Hospital is seeking a Pharmacy Intern to assist in the medication distribution process under the supervision of a licensed pharmacist. The role involves preparing and dispensing medications, ensuring compliance with pharmacy laws, and collaborating with the healthcare team to optimize patient outcomes.
AssociationChild CareHealth CareNon Profit
Responsibilities
Assist with the preparation, dispensing, and distribution of non-sterile medications
Ensure compliance with all pharmacy laws and regulations, including USP-795/800
Assist in ordering, receiving, unpacking, and storing pharmaceuticals in appropriate locations
Maintain inventory of pharmacy stock
Maintain controlled substances records, receipts, and disposition
Maintain Pyxis medication levels and accuracy of medication placement
Perform monthly unit and section inspections to identify expired and soon-to-expire medications
Prevent, detect, and resolve medication-related problems
Assist with organizational tasks on an as-needed basis
Assist with the preparation, dispensing, and distribution of sterile medications
Ensure compliance with all pharmacy laws and regulations, including USP-797/800
Maintain all required IV documentation of all compounded sterile product activities
Assist with answering drug-related questions as related to IV therapy and management in a timely manner
Maintain current knowledge of infusion drugs and therapies and aseptic technique, as well as infusion devices, products, and supplies
Administer vaccinations when applicable if certified
Collaborate with the healthcare team to optimize individual patient outcomes
Perform medication reconciliation
Perform discharge counseling, including first-dose teaching, and drug-drug/drug-food interaction counseling
Counsel patients on prescription and OTC medications and durable medical equipment
Assess patient education and adherence to medications
Develop and recommend appropriate therapeutic plans
Identify and resolve drug-related problems and ensure proper communication to the entire healthcare team
Assess patients' progress to achieving desired medication treatment goals
Perform on-call pharmacy-related duties as required
Identify opportunities to improve clinical and administrative processes
Complete projects pertaining to: Compliance, Safety, Informatics, Drug diversion, Drug information, Assist investigators and IDS pharmacists in record-keeping, training technical staff, and working in compliance of the Occupational Safety and Health Act
Participate in ongoing performance improvement projects and ensure patient care is maintained through compliance with the policies, rules, and regulations established by the Board of Pharmacy, and other applicable regulatory bodies
Qualification
Required
Must understand basic Pharmacy terminology
Decision Making and Judgment - Professional competence and common sense
Basic knowledge of computer applications (i.e. MS Word, E-mail, etc.)
Pharmacist Intern Active and in good standing (Required)
Ability to work independently with minimal direct supervision
Ability to set priorities, make critical decisions, and respond quickly to emergency requests
Ability to exercise sound professional judgment
Understands all aspects and phases of assigned work
Attention and application to work-steady, industrious worker
Is punctual and dependable; reports to work as scheduled
Expresses interest in work; seeks assignments
Ability to communicate effectively [orally and in writing]
Adhere to institutional and departmental policies. Comply with all requirements related to risk management, patient safety, medication safety, environmental safety and infection controls. Comply with all applicable federal, state, and local laws, rules and regulations
Reads, writes and speaks clearly, concisely and grammatically
Maintain a neat professional well-groomed. Observe department dress code
Foster a team environment and assist co-workers as needed
Ability to originate or develop ideas; resourceful
Willingness to accept additional tasks; seeks new and challenging assignments
Ability to grasp new ideas and methods
Ability to lead and train others and get results through teamwork
Displays ability to input and retrieve vital information pertinent to patient care
Displays understanding of automated devices and operations
Compound and dispenses pharmaceuticals, including, sterile, chemotherapy, parenteral nutrition accurately
Monitor/review medication profile for contraindications, drug-drug interactions, drug-food interactions, drug-laboratory test interactions, allergies, appropriateness of drug, therapeutic duplications
Provide clinical consultations and clarification to practitioners. Suggest appropriate, cost effective therapeutic alternatives to medical staff, as needed
Document all clinical activities and interventions accurately and completely
Partake in pharmacokinetic services [Intervention] and drug dosing per institutional protocol[s]
Participate in quality improvement and medication use review activities of the department. Collect data; conducts quality monitors and inspections; and maintain logs, records and other documentations as assigned
Displays understanding and adequately interprets and applies federal and local laws, regulations, institutional policies and guidelines to protect human subjects and ensure institutional compliance. Maintains adequate dispensing records/medication returns and justified variances effectively
Displays competency in handling routine office queries and back office functions with minimal supervision. Assignments completed timely
Reviews written prescriptions to determine ingredients needed and to assure that overdoses have not been prescribed under the direction of a Registered Pharmacist
According to standard formulas, weighs, measures or mixes ingredients; and fills prescriptions from bulk stock
Fills bottles, capsules or other package forms with measured amount of medication to prescription specifications
Labels containers, showing identification data and directions for prescription use
Assists the pharmacist / technician / messenger, according to assignment, to include: stocking and maintaining inventory levels in all work areas, delivering medications as well as drug cart exchanges
Assists with delivering, packaging and labeling medication bags under the direct supervision of a pharmacist
Participates in Pharmacy and/or Hospital Committees, and QA assignments as directed
Performs various rotating functions in dispensing, product formulation, and unit dose distribution
Gathers and compiles workload and other statistics
Fills bottles or other package forms with measured amounts of medications as instructed in the direct supervision of a pharmacist
Maintains work area in clean and organized condition
Performs other related duties as required
Remains abreast of departmental communications via e-mails, staff meeting minutes, and distributed literature
Fulfills reading assignments
Complies with all regulatory bodies and requirements including HIPAA, NYS Law, JCAHO and Hospital Policy and Procedures
Serves as intermediary between patient care units and pharmacy
Monitors preventive maintenance of all equipment in the assigned area
Takes suitable action(s) or provides answers to questions of routine pharmacy procedures
Interacts with physicians, nurses, and other hospital personnel and must be able to refer questions concerns to the proper authorities
Coordinate the orientation of trainees and new employees to the technical functions of the assigned areas
Maintains all licensures and registrations as viable and current; and on file with the Pharmacy Department
Maintains all Continuing Education Credits on file with the Pharmacy Department
Interacts with patients, families, visitors, and fellow employees in a considerate, helpful, and courteous manner
Demonstrates sensitivity to cultural differences
Displays a positive attitude within the department and across departmental lines in support of the hospital's programs and mission
Promotes effective working relations and works effectively as part of a department/unit team to facilitate goals and objectives
Maintains confidentiality of all hospital and patient information
Presents neat appearance in proper attire and identification as required by position and hospital policy
Fosters mature professional relationships with fellow employees
Company
Children's National Hospital
Children’s National Hospital, based in Washington, D.C., was established in 1870 to help every child grow up stronger.
Founded in 1870Washington, District of Columbia, USA
5001-10000 employees
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Funding
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$19.4MKey Investors
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2024-10-23Grant· $8M
2021-11-09Grant· $3.4M
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President and CEO
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