DCH Health System ยท 2 months ago
Pharmacy Intern
US-AL-Tuscaloosa
Internship
Onsite
InternDCH Health System is a healthcare provider located in Tuscaloosa, Alabama, and they are seeking a Pharmacy Intern. The intern will perform technical and limited professional duties under supervision, assisting with compounding and dispensing medications while learning the necessary systems and responsibilities to prepare for licensure.
Health CareHospitalMedical
Responsibilities
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
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
Qualification
Required
Must have necessary experience and educational requirements to hold a valid intern classification from the State Board of Pharmacy
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
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
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
Company
DCH Health System
DCH Health System is an acute care community that is expertise in rendering a wide range of medical services to various patients.
Founded in 1923
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Katrina Keefer
President and Chief Executive Officer
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