Intern Pharmacist

Summary:

Under the general supervision of the Pharmacy Operations Manager or Supervisor, and under the direct supervision of a licensed registered pharmacist, assists in the procurement and preparation of medication for dispensing, and maintains all records in accordance with Federal and State laws and Nuvance Health policies and procedures. Participates in all pharmacy activities and works to achieve the goals of the institution and department. Job duties and responsibilities will be commensurate with experience, performance, and years of education in an accredited school of pharmacy.

Responsibilities:

General

·Maintains and complies with all state, federal and regulatory requirements for pharmacy and medication management

·Performs monthly quality assurance activities.

·Participates in shift to shift huddles and staff meetings.

·Completes corporate compliance and health stream modules (annually)

Central Dispensing

·Operates pharmacy dispensing technology and troubleshoots problem/failures as appropriate

·Assists pharmacist in the gathering and preparing medications while adhering to policies related to unit dose packaging, regulations and proper record keeping

·Prepares extemporaneous compounds following established USP795 standards and practices.

IV Admixture / USP 797 Compliance

·Prepares all IV admixtures following 797 policies and procedures

·Performs required daily and monthly cleaning tasksfollowing established USP 797 standards and practices

·Completes routine USP 797 competencies quarterly

Hazardous Drug Handling- USP 800

·Performs hazardous medication preparation in compliance with USP 800 standards

·Completes annual didactic test on USP 800 proper practice and procedures.

Inventory Management

• Performing technical and clerical functions associated with the ordering, receiving, packaging, and distribution of medication inventory (including controlled substances)

· Identifies and navigates potential drug shortages.

·Operates Automated Dispensing Cabinet (ADC) information system

oAccurately fills and maintains automated dispensing cabinets following departmental and statutory requirements.

oPerforms required audits and maintains record keeping of controlled substance dispensing and waste

oAssists in preparation for state and federal inspection

Medication History

·Obtains and clarifies patient’s home medication list by utilizing drug information resources, contacting community pharmacies, interviewing patient/ family and reviewing prescription bottles

·Compiles and performs data entry of comprehensive medication lists including prescription, OTC, and supplement medications

Clinical Tasks (under direct supervision of licensed pharmacist)

• Interprets physician prescriptions and medication orders
• Provides drug information to patients, medical staff, nursing staff and ancillary department personnel

·Reviews patient profiles for drug interactions

·Medication recommendations and therapeutic drug monitoring

·Performs clinical interventions including dosage recommendations

·Assists in vaccinations Administers immunizations

Education Skills Experience:

Education:  

• Required:   Attending or graduate from an accredited School of Pharmacy

Work Experience:

• Hospital pharmacy experience preferred but not required

Licensure/Registration/Certifications

• Required-Current pharmacy intern license in good standing with state Board of Pharmacy
• Preferred But Not Required- Appropriate certifications as necessary for the practice setting and stage of pharmacy education (e.g. ACLS, BLS, &/or immunization)

Other Information:

• Enrolled or recent graduate of an accredited School of Pharmacy

• Work Experience:

  • Hospital pharmacy experience preferred but not required

  Licensure/Registration/Certifications

  • Required-Current pharmacy intern license in good standing with state Board of Pharmacy in applicable state ( CT or NY)
  • Preferred But Not Required- Appropriate certifications as necessary for the practice setting and stage of pharmacy education (e.g. ACLS, BLS, &/or immunization)

Working Conditions:

Manual: Some manual skills/motor coord & finger dexterity

Occupational: Some occupational risk

Physical Effort: Medium to Heavy effort. May exert up to 35 lbs. force

Physical Environment: Generally pleasant working conditions

Company: Danbury Hospital

Org Unit: 134

Department: Pharmacy

Exempt: No

Salary Range: $17.00 - $24.91 Hourly