What are the responsibilities and job description for the Pharmacy Intern position at AHMC Healthcare?
Responsibilities
SPECIFIC JOB DUTIES: Maintains work area in a neat and orderly manner. Has a good understanding of policies/procedures, or knows where to find the appropriate policy/procedure. Participates in the in-servicing and training of new associates. Performs mathematical calculations accurately, as demonstrated by successfully passing the IV quiz with at least 70% accuracy. Notes low inventory levels on storeroom requisition order. Notifies pharmacist of discrepancies. Fills physician orders accurately, appropriately and in a timely manner. Orders/maintains stock appropriately. Utilizes time efficiently and effectively. Exchanges patient cassettes accurately and on time Fills medication cassettes accurately and within the period of the work shift. Performs all duties outlined in the pharmacy technician job description Receives new prescriptions or refill authorizations over the phone and transcribes all required information to the written prescription under the supervision of a pharmacist Answers telephone inquiries, relays messages and provides drug information commensurate with education and experience. Participates in departmental quality assurance and drug use evaluation as time permits Participates in pharmacokinetics and antibiotic review activities Observes the Service Principles when interacting with others Performs other tasks as requestedIVAS Performs IVPB/LVP rounds diligently/completely/accurately. Prepares/labels IV fluids accurately and in a timely manner. Maintains a good working knowledge of the preparation of sterile products as it relates to proper aseptic technique, reconstitution, dilutents and volumes, expiration dates and compatibilities. Minimizes wastage of IVs by recycling viable medications that are returned to Pharmacy; following up on discontinued IVs, discharges and expirations of patients; and preparing medication accurately and properly the first time.
Qualifications
EDUCATION/TRAINING/EXPERIENCEHigh school graduate or equivalent requiredCompletion or current enrollment in an accredited/recognized School of PharmacyAble to perform basic mathematical calculationsBilingual (English/Spanish) preferred
LICENSES/CERTIFICATIONSCurrent CA State Board of Pharmacy Intern Pharmacist License
