Pharmacy Intern

Riverside Health

Overview

Assists in various activities in the pharmacy not requiring the professional judgment of a pharmacist. Performs pharmacy-related duties in compliance with department policies and procedures, and is responsible for the oversight of select areas/functions in the department as designated. Demonstrates and maintains competency in all technician tasks and functions.

What You Will Do

• Prepares IV Sterile preparations according to USP 797 guidelines.
• Performs Pyxis fill functions accurately and timely.
• Performs Order Entry (where applicable).
• Participates in pharmacy preparation for Federal, State, specialty pharmacy accreditations and HIPAA compliance requirements.
• Participates in inventory management.
• Completes Purchaser Level 1 course and 340B compliance training.
• Assists pharmacists in dispensing functions (prescriptions, matching labels, and filling floor requisitions).
• Provides customer service excellence by addressing customer needs regardless of assignment.
• Demonstrates respect, concern, and empathy for the spiritual, cultural, emotional, and information needs of patients, customers, and co-workers.
• Follows up with customers to ensure needs are met.
• Works within RHS's policies and procedures regarding work assignments and interpersonal relationships.
• Monitors/supports departmental productivity to meet the needs of the department (e.g., flexing hours, shift changes, and time off).

Qualifications

Education

• Currently enrolled in Accredited Pharmacy Graduate Degree Program (Required)
• Program Graduate, Completion of 1 year of Pharmacy Graduate Degree Program (Preferred)

Experience

• Hospital Pharmacy experience (Preferred)

Licenses and Certifications

• License Pharmacy Intern - Virginia Department of Health Professions (VDHP) Registered Pharmacy Intern Upon Hire (Required)