Blanchard Valley Health System · 8 hours ago
Pharmacy Intern (PRN)
Findlay, OH
Internship
Onsite
InternBlanchard Valley Health System is seeking a Pharmacy Intern to assist pharmacists in various duties while ensuring compliance with regulations. The intern will perform tasks such as filling prescriptions, maintaining inventory control, and supporting pharmacy staff under the supervision of a pharmacist.
Health CareHospitalNursing and Residential Care
Responsibilities
Enters and fills prescriptions timely and accurately. Files prescriptions according to legal requirements. Prepares billing statements/receipts for pharmacy purchases. Answers pharmacy window and phones; triages phone calls for pharmacist
Performs pharmacy billing functions, department and patient specific. Fills and delivers floor stock items/narcotics timely and as appropriate. Replenishes crash cart items
Fills physician orders both manually and utilizing the robot. Understands the basic dispensing properties of the robot. Delivers medications to the nursing units and picks up new physician orders. Retrieves orders received via the tube or fax. Double checks the technical aspects of medication order entry. Assists pharmacists in maintaining consistent work flow. Prepacks medications as needed
Is competent is all aspects of IV preparation. Maintains a clean work environment and ensures sterility at all times. Is competent on the safety requirements of admixing cytotoxic agents. Understands and is able to use the TPN compounder. Performs required Quality Assurance checks
Maintains inventory control. Is able to use the computer software for ordering. Checks in the order accurately and notifies the pharmacy buyer or pharmacy operations manager of any discrepancies. Prevents running out of any medication or supply. Is conscious of overstock and understands the financial rationale behind a tight inventory
Maintains the integrity and security of medications throughout the pharmacy and the hospital, by routinely checking for outdated products and for appropriateness of floor stock. Performs unit inspections every other month
Maintains Intern License in good standing with the State Board of Pharmacy. Is willing to take on extra projects. Performs specific limited duties of a Pharmacist, under the direct supervision of a Pharmacist
Supports fellow staff members. Maintains a positive attitude regardless of work flow. Follows through on problem resolution to the satisfaction of all involved. Promotes good relations between all pharmacy staff members. Maintains a professional attitude when dealing with other healthcare professionals, patients, etc. Always provides upward support of leadership within the organization
Qualification
Required
Student of a College of Pharmacy
Licensed as a pharmacy intern by the Ohio State Board of Pharmacy within 6 months of hire
Must be able to lift and carry cartons weighing 50 to 100 pounds
Must be able to type, calculate and use a computer
Positive service-oriented interpersonal and communication skills required
Individual must be able to demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patient served on his/her assigned unit/department
The individual must demonstrate knowledge of the principles of growth and development over the life span and possess the ability to assess data reflective of the patient status
Must be able to interpret the appropriate information needed to identify each patient's requirements relative to their age-specific needs and to provide the care needed as described in the area's policies and procedures
This position requires a full range of body motion with intermittent walking, lifting, bending, climbing, squatting, kneeling, twisting, sitting and standing
The individual must be able to sit for five hours and walk for three hours a day
The associate must be able to lift fifty pounds
This position requires corrected vision and hearing in the normal range
The individual must have excellent eye-hand coordination and reach work above the shoulders
The associate must have excellent verbal communication skills
Also requires exposure to chemotherapy and other chemicals
This position is classified 'at risk' for possible occupational exposure to blood borne pathogens (HBV, HIV, etc.)
Company
Blanchard Valley Health System
Blanchard Valley Health System is a health system that offers a continuum of care as per the needs of the community with quality services.
Founded in 1891
1001-5000 employees
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