Rush Oak Park Hospital · 16 hours ago
Pharmacy Intern-23568
Oak Park, IL
Internship
Onsite
Intern
$10/hr - $375/hrRush Oak Park Hospital is seeking a Pharmacy Intern to assist licensed pharmacists in the practice of pharmacy. The role involves training newly hired pharmacy technicians and fulfilling departmental needs while demonstrating leadership and initiative.
Hospital & Health Care
Responsibilities
Recognizes and identifies various classifications of medications, medication names, dosage forms and routes of administration
Ability to use available print and online references as appropriate
Understand the pharmacy workflow for first doses, pyxis refills, cart fill and batches
Understand the pharmacy workflow for medication returns and medication disposal
Performs pharmaceutical calculations accurately including fundamental math calculations, metric conversions, pharmaceutical dose calculations and parenteral dose calculations
Responsible for the accurate interpretation of EPIC pharmacy labels:
Interpretation and understanding of medical abbreviations
Identification and differentiation of various types of medication orders (Scheduled, PRN, Once, STAT, NOW)
Ability to appropriately label all medication dosage forms including auxiliary labels for expiration and storage as required
Responsible for the accurate and timely filling and delivery of patient-specific medications and Pyxis restocks
Ability to troubleshoot Pyxis equipment (i.e.: failed drawers, inventory, outdates)
Ability to utilize technology in the pharmacy (i.e.: Carousels, DoseEdge, WASP, MILT, RxVerify) as needed for assigned duties
Responsible for the preparation of non-sterile compounding and packaging:
Ability to accurately draw up oral syringes, compound topical medications and other duties as assigned
Recognizes the regulations for repackaging medications and complies with all required labeling and documentation procedures for non-sterile compounding and packaging
Responsible for answering phones, assisting caller with missing medication requests and any other technical duties as assigned
Responsible for utilization of Epic for technical requests (i.e.: missing medications, Pyxis out of stock and responding to in-basket messages)
Responsible for inventory, storage and supply maintenance of assigned areas
Place orders through RxWorks to maintain adequate inventory levels as assigned:
Follow stock rotation practices when putting away medication orders
Responsible for compliance with USP and aseptic technique practices when preparing sterile products:- Recognizes incompatible, unstable and/or expired compounded sterile products
Maintains all required documentation of compounded sterile products and production areas for sterile products
Recognizes investigational drug orders and documentation requirements for preparation and use
Responsible for exchanging emergency carts and completion of required documentation as assigned
Responsible for knowing the laws and regulations related to controlled substances
Maintain cleanliness of all equipment and work areas
Knowledge of departmental and Medical Center safety practices
Awareness of departmental quality assurance processes
Actively participates in various departmental committees and educational activities as assigned
Responsible for the smooth and efficient technical operation of the specific practice site. Provides in advance and in follow-up the management of issues of a departmental or site-specific nature regardless of absence from the work site. For example, before a scheduled day off, the technician brings important issues to the attention of the replacement technician or follows up on problems with the replacement person upon return
Assists supervisor and pharmacist working in the area in the execution of related assignments involving technical support for the department or practice site
Responsible for participation in the review, revision, and preparation of related policies and procedures for the Department of Pharmacy Policy and Procedure manual
Provides departmental support and leadership in fulfilling departmental staffing needs as required during short staffing situations
Under the direct supervision of the pharmacist the Pharmacy Technician Intern may perform:
Medication admission histories
Medication discharge counseling
IV to PO reports
Creatinine clearance monitoring
Drug Use Evaluations
Any and all other duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
Currently enrolled at an accredited college of pharmacy
A current Pharmacy Technician Student license for the state of IL
Ability to effectively follow directions, analyze problems and interpret analytical data
Strong communication skills with an emphasis on customer service skills
Accountable for his/her actions, progress and development
Attention to detail to provide high quality care and accurate medication preparation
Ability to operate technology accurately and efficiently by the end of the defined training period
Consistently demonstrates leadership and initiative to peers and others in handling workload. Planning, prioritizing, and analyzing situations are frequently required
Consistent outstanding attendance record relating to tardiness and absences. Willing to fill unscheduled absences as required
Preferred
Attitude to learn and grow professionally
Superior time management skills in order to balance school and work without compromising either
Company
Rush Oak Park Hospital
As a clinical partner of Rush University Medical Center, Rush Oak Park Hospital combines the convenience and personal touch of a community hospital with the technology and expertise of a major university medical center.
Founded in 1907
501-1000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Dino P. Rumoro, DO, MPH, FACEP
President and CEO
Angela Cooper
Chief Nursing Officer
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