Pharmacy Intern
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Summary:Under the supervision of a pharmacist and direction of a technician group leader or technician specialist, performs a variety of technical and support tasks designed to assist pharmacists in the formulation, preparation, dispensing, and delivery of medications and pharmaceutical supplies inaccordance with established policies and procedures and in keeping with the scope of services provided and in consideration to the age of the patients being served.Lifespan employees are expected to embrace Lifespan's mission of Delivering health with care and successfully role model Lifespan's values of Compassion, Accountability, Respect, and Excellence as these guide our everyday actions with patients, customers, and one another.Responsibilities:PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:Under the supervision of a pharmacist assists in the formulation and preparation of medications by:Reviewing Licensed Independent Practitioner medication orders and preparing medications for review and dispensing by a pharmacist.Performing general operations of electronic drug dispensing system (EDDS; i.e. Omnicell, Pyxis) used in the inventory control and distribution of pharmaceuticals and related supplies. This includes maintaining, assigning, refilling, and removing medication including controlled substances, generating and interpreting reports to perform above.Maintaining operating room medication inventory including controlled substances.Preparing intravenous admixtures up to and including chemotherapy and pediatric critical care infusions utilizing aseptic techniques in a controlled environment according to computer-generated and/or pharmacist approved formulation record including proper manipulation, labeling, and expiration dating. Work in United States Pharmacopoeia 797 clean room environment and in accordance with procedures of the same.Preparing non-sterile pharmaceutical products according to computer-generated and/or pharmacist approved formulation record including proper labeling and expiration dating.Performing controlled substance discrepancy resolution in conjunction with other licensed health care professionals.Participating in controlled substances inventory management in the Pharmacy and the hospital.Delivering medications to clinic procedural treatment operating room and patient care areas. Retrieves medication orders.Repackaging and labeling medications for distribution in accordance with pharmacist approved Packaging and Labeling Records. Prepares various emergency medication kits for pharmacist review and distribution to patient care areas.Performing routine procurement and inventory management of medications including ordering and receipt of chemotherapy and other pharmaceutical supplies. Completes necessary paperwork for controlled substance procurement and verifies receipt of such.Processing medication requisitions for departments and laboratories for pharmacist verification.Reconciling patient and department medication charges.Performing routine preventive maintenance to all equipment according to standards for same.Assisting in maintaining related Pharmacy records and files performing equipment calibration and maintenance.Assisting in maintaining the Pharmacy and medication supply areas in a neat and orderly fashion ensuring medications are stored under proper conditions for light, temperature, sanitation, and segregation.Participating in quality assessment and improvement activities and medication safety initiatives of the Pharmacy and the hospital. Utilizes approved process for reporting actual, prevented, and near miss medication errors.Answering the telephone and triaging as appropriate. Interacting with internal and external customers in accordance to hospital Customer Service Standards.Assisting in orientation and training of other pharmacy technicians and interns.Other duties as assigned.Other information:EXPERIENCE & BASIC KNOWLEDGE:Current enrollment in no less than the third (3rd) year in an accredited college of pharmacy as a student in good standing. Maintains current unrestricted licensure as a pharmacy intern in the State of Rhode Island. One to three months on-the-job training to become familiar with duties and responsibilities and departmental procedures. Possesses basic computer skills including Microsoft Office Suite.EXPERIENCE:None.WORK ENVIRONMENT AND PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:Possesses physical ability to lift, carry, and maneuver medication delivery equipment and pharmaceutical related inventories including extended periods of work time spent standing and walking. Requires the visual and manual dexterity to operate a computer and IV services compounding equipment. New hires into this position must successfully pass a drug screen in conformance with Rhode Island State Law.INDEPENDENT ACTION:Performs independently within department policies and practices. Refers specific complex problems to supervisor where clarification of departmental policies and procedures may be required.SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY:None.Lifespan is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, ethnicity, sexual orientation, ancestry, genetics, gender identity or expression, disability, protected veteran, or marital status. Lifespan is a VEVRAA Federal Contractor.Location: The Miriam Hospital USA:RI:ProvidenceWork Type: Per DiemShift: Shift 4Union: Non-Union#J-18808-Ljbffr