UAMS - University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences · 19 hours ago
Student Employee - Pharmacy Intern - Inpatient Pharmacy
Little Rock, AR
Internship
Onsite
InternThe University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) is a collaborative health care organization focused on improving patient care. They are seeking a Pharmacy Intern to assist in day-to-day dispensing operations under the supervision of a Pharmacist, which includes gathering medications, researching data, and maintaining stock in the pharmacy areas.
EducationHealth CareNon Profit
No H1B
Responsibilities
Accurately pick and fill medication carts
Averages fewer than four errors daily while picking the medication carts
Processes and expedites delivery of STAT/NOW orders as soon as possible using Dispense Tracking
Hospital-wide EPIC system to track medication dispensing to the unit
Packages Unit Dose medications accurately
Understanding and handling “Hazardous Drugs and following all policies related to medication processing
Monitors and processes Pyxis Stock Outs as soon as possible. Notifies a pharmacist when medications are ready for checking
Filling crash carts trays using theKitcheck system and restocking emergency boxes and trays
Assist with pharmacy automation via Robot and Med Carousel
Answers and receives phone calls and prescreens them. Demonstrate good phone etiquette
Manage Pyxis inventory, including accurate medication selection and refilling. Loading and unloading medication and resolving discrepancies
Understands how to operate all equipment (CII safe, Pyxis, load printers, fax machines, etc.)
Delivers medication carts accurately and promptly
Delivers Pyxis accurately and promptly
Maintains security of controlled substances
Remove expired drugs from assigned areas monthly
Maintains clean work surfaces, hoods, and classified spaces by using proper techniques and following policies and procedures
Maintains neat and clean work surfaces in all dispensing areas
Pulling and labeling of medications before dispensing
Handling compounded products (tubing, delivering, etc.)
Contacting nurses with secure codes for compounded narcotic products
Maintaining an adequate stock of pre-made and frozen IV products
Rotating stock appropriately based on expiration dates
Process expired, damaged, and recalled pharmacy products
Upkeep of sterile and non-sterile compounding areas
Monitor and record temperature, humidity, and pressure logs
Other duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
Pharmacy Intern License by the Arkansas State Board of Pharmacy
Pharmacy Technician License by the Arkansas State Board of Pharmacy and must work towards obtaining a Pharmacy Intern License within six months of hire
Preferred
Enrolled in an ACPE accredited college/school of pharmacy
Proof of Veteran Status
Benefits
Health: Medical, Dental and Vision plans available for qualifying staff and family
Holiday, Vacation and Sick Leave
Education discount for staff and dependents (undergraduate only)
Retirement: Up to 10% matched contribution from UAMS
Basic Life Insurance up to $50,000
Career Training and Educational Opportunities
Merchant Discounts
Concierge prescription delivery on the main campus when using UAMS pharmacy
Company
UAMS - University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences
UAMS is the state’s only comprehensive academic health center, with colleges of Medicine, Nursing, Pharmacy, Health Professions and Public Health; a graduate school; a hospital; a northwest Arkansas regional campus; a statewide network of regional centers; and seven institutes: the Winthrop P.
Founded in 1879
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$5.65MKey Investors
National Institute of Allergy and Infectious DiseasesNational Cancer Institute
2023-03-16Grant· $1M
2022-08-25Grant· $3.4M
2022-06-23Grant· $1.25M
Leadership Team
Amanda George
Vice Chancellor for Finance & Chief Financial Officer
Christina Clark
Chief Operating Officer
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