Overview:
To be part of our organization, every employee should understand and share in the YNHHS Vision, support our Mission, and live our Values. These values - integrity, patient-centered, respect, accountability, and compassion - must guide what we do, as individuals and professionals, every day.As an intern assists and works with the Pharmacist in providing pharmaceutical care in order to learn the responsibilities and job requirements for the Pharmacist role. Works under the direct supervision of a pharmacist assist in preparing oral and injectable medication doses and the overall distribution, preparation, handling and storage of pharmaceuticals. EEO/AA/Disability/Veteran
Responsibilities:
- 1. Assists the pharmacist in providing all necessary services to provide pharmaceutical care to all patients serviced by the institution (e.g. order entry, drug monitoring, medication checking, etc.).
- 2. Work with assigned pharmacist to gain skills necessary to provide appropriate pharmaceutical care for all customers.
- 3. Supports and maintains regular review of medication systems, automated dispensing machines, code carts, TPA kits, eye kits, etc., and restocks in an appropriate/timely manner.
- 4. Reviews medication supply checking for outdated drugs and replacement in all areas of the hospital.
- 5. Adequately supports/maintains the medication distribution system.
- 6. Communicates problems to the pharmacist, any special or technical problems related to patient care
- 7. Maintains competency in sterile technique, pharmaceutical practice.
- 8. Assures work areas are adequately stocked and maintained to assure quality operation of the Pharmacy.
- 9. Assures adequate documentation and knowledge of Pharmacy/Hospital Policies and Procedures to assure compliance with JCAHO and regulatory standards under the supervision of a licensed pharmacist.
- 10. Meets performance expectations for Customer Service, Teamwork, Resource Utilization, and Staff and Self Development as outlined in performance review.
- 11. Performs other duties as assigned or directed to ensure smooth operation of the department/unit.
Qualifications:
EDUCATION
Graduation from an accredited College of Pharmacy with a B.S. or Pharm. D. degree or equivalent experience required. Must be eligible for Connecticut pharmacist licensure.
EXPERIENCE
Previous exposure to hospital environment or retail pharmacy preferred
LICENSURE
Registered with the Department of Consumer Protection ' Pharmacy Commission
SPECIAL SKILLS
The above statements reflect the general duties and responsibilities necessary to describe the principal functions of the job, as identified, and shall not be considered an exhaustive list of job responsibilities which may be inherent in the position. Responsibilities are subject to change.