Pharmacy Student - Poison Center

SUMMARY

We are currently seeking 3 Pharmacy Students to join our Poison Center Pharmacy team. This position is casual, no benefits, day and evening rotating shifts, and every 3 rd weekend. Applicants must be accepted to an accredited college of pharmacy

Responsible for acting as an information resource to patients, physicians, nurses, and other healthcare
professionals regarding medication therapy and drug-related information and literature. Maintains
standards set by the department and translates policies and procedures into the daily operation of the
pharmacy. Performs within scope of practice as defined by the Minnesota Board of Pharmacy.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Supports the values of the organization by demonstrating personal responsibility, respect for self and others, innovation through teamwork, dedication to caring, and excellence in customer service
• Participates in active learning through assigned preceptors and apply this learning to real time patient care
• Supports and assists the pharmacists, pharmacy supervisors, managers, and directors to integrate departmental and organizational goals into department's activities
• Maintains the pharmacy in a clean and organized fashion
• Participates in special projects
• Performs within intern scope of practice, under pharmacist supervision

Pre-pharmacy student:

• Responds to telephone calls from the public regarding nontoxic or minor poison exposures involving non-medication substances such as plants and household products, determines the type and severity of each exposure and recommends initial first aid and treatment advice per poison center guidelines.
• Responds to telephone calls requesting tablet identification, basic poison information and poison prevention questions.
• Performs follow-up calls on cases within scope.
• Accurately records medical case information utilizing computerized data collection software.
• Provides public poison prevention education.
• Participates in case review and quality assurance activities.

First Year Pharmacy Student:

• Performs all of the functions of a Pre-Pharmacy Student.
• Also responds to calls from the public regarding nontoxic or minor exposures to over-the-counter medications.

Second - Fourth Year Pharmacy Students (Interns)

• Performs all the functions of a First Year Pharmacy Student.
• Also responds to drug information questions as well as questions regarding therapeutic errors of
• over the counter or prescription medications under the supervision of a pharmacist.
• Participates in training of new poison information providers

QUALIFICATIONS

Minimum Education/ Work Experience:

• High school diploma required. Must be actively enrolled in an accredited college of pharmacy or seeking admission within twelve months of hire

Preferred Qualifications:

• Six to twelve months pharmacy experience preferred.

License/Certifications:

• Active Pharmacy Intern License from the Minnesota Board of Pharmacy, when eligible to obtain.