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JOB SUMMARY: Under the supervision of a licensed pharmacist, prepares, dispenses and distributes medications to patients. While under supervision, may perform all acts constituting the practice of pharmacy. Opportunities to shadow clinical pharmacists will be provided on the intern's own time as staffing permits.
EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE:
- High School diploma or GED equivalent and current enrollment in an accredited College of Pharmacy required.
LICENSURE, CERTIFICATION, and/or REGISTRATION:
- A pharmacy intern does not require a license from the Board of Pharmacy, but all interns seeking practical pharmacy experience toward licensure as a pharmacist must register with the Board's internship program on forms provided by the Board.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
1. Under general supervision of a pharmacist, performs duties of a pharmacy technician such as filling medication orders, delivering medications, compounding sterile and non-sterile preparations, obtaining medications histories, etc.
2. Provides pharmacy service to the patient care areas and customers.
3. Under the supervision of a pharmacist, reviews and interprets prescriptions for inpatients and outpatients to ensure appropriate use of medications.
4. Under the supervision of a pharmacist, contacts and confers with physicians concerning the appropriate drug, dose, dosing interval, drug allergy and drug-drug interaction, etc.
5. Under the supervision of a pharmacist, counsels patients.
6. Adheres to the general hospital standards to promote a cooperative work environment by utilizing communication skills, interpersonal relationships and team building.
SKILLS/QUALIFICATIONS:
- Proficient computer skills
- Works well with management and pharmacy staff
- Solid communication, analytical, and organizational skills
WORK ENVIRONMENT:
- Clean, well lit, and comfortable environment
- Requires patience, self-discipline and high motivation
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