Pharmacist Intern

About the Role

Abrazo Central Hospital is seeking a Pharmacist Intern to assist the pharmacist in providing patient care.

Key Responsibilities

• Patient Care:

• Assist the pharmacist in providing medication, drug information, and pharmaceutical services to patients, nurses, physicians, and other hospital personnel.

• Fill medication orders from labels accurately and in a timely manner.

• Fill medication carts, drug replacement boxes, and automated dispensing units.

• Deliver medications to patient care areas and pick up items for the Pharmacy.

• Complete area inspections as assigned and correct noted deficiencies.

• Process and prepare sterile drug orders using aseptic technique.

• Prepackage drugs as demand requires and prepare necessary paperwork.

• Accurately input medication charges and credits daily.

• Maintain patient medication drawer accuracy by updating the computer system, adding, and deleting items.

• Process discharges by pulling them from the computer and removing medications from patient drawers.

• Participate in training and working with students as requested.

• Participate in inventory control and wholesale orders.

• Ensure all work is verified by a Pharmacist.

• Organization/Work Role:

• Prioritize workload and complete tasks in a timely manner.

• Maintain a clean and orderly work environment.

• Share responsibility for ordering and stocking medication and maintaining department cleanliness.

• Maintain a calm demeanor during busy or crisis situations.

• Utilize personal protective equipment to protect from chemical, radiation, and infectious hazards.

• Professional:

• Actively participate in department management by providing input at meetings and reading communications.

• Mentor new and less experienced staff and students.

• Use policy and procedure manuals and other reference materials to ensure proper course of action.

• Quality Improvement:

• Identify, propose solutions, and assist in the implementation of ideas for improvement in patient care and departmental/hospital operations.

• Participate in the successful implementation of change.

• Identify opportunities and implement strategies to decrease medication waste.

• Participate in department QI as requested.

• Perform other related job tasks or responsibilities as assigned.

Requirements & Tech Stack

• Special Skills:

• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with occasional periods of above average pressure.

• Basic computer skills.

• Excellent customer service skills.

• Willingness to work in all areas of pharmacy services.

• Effective interpersonal skills and ability to work with team members.

• Minimum Requirements:

• Education: High School Diploma or equivalent GED. Completion of a formal education program meeting certification requirements.

• Currently enrolled in the College of Pharmacy.

• Licensure/Certifications: Licensed as a Pharmacy Intern by the Arizona State Board of Pharmacy.