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    Pharmacy Intern - Green Township, United States - Bon Secours Mercy Health

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    Description
    At Bon Secours Mercy Health, we are dedicated to continually improving health care quality, safety and cost effectiveness. Our hospitals, care sites and clinicians are recognized for clinical and operational excellence.

    Summary of Primary Function/General Purpose of Position


    The Pharmacy Intern assists pharmacists in safely and correctly interpreting and processing physicians' orders via entering, selecting, assembling, dispensing, and ensuring delivery of medications to the ultimate user for both inpatient and outpatient services.

    Assures the accurate and timely distribution of medications, IV solutions, floor stock supplies and controlled substances to patient care areas.

    Helps ensure accurate charge and credit functions for inpatients and outpatients and interacts with medical center personnel, physicians, patients, and others via verbal and personal contact daily.

    Essential Job Functions


    Inpatient/Infusion Pharmacy:
    *Assists in accurate medication order interpretation. This involves selecting or compounding, dispensing, ensuring delivery of and stocking the correct products to fulfill physician orders. Fill medication drawers and automated dispensing cabinets, floor stock, and controlled substances as applicable.

    *Compounds IV admixtures aseptically and accurately

    *Operates and loads automation devices (robotics or automated cabinets) for drug dispensing

    *Assists other hospital staff with medication and pharmacy related issues via answering phone calls and responding to computerized medication messages

    *Distributes patient medications promptly and efficiently, as well as delivers and restocks medications

    *Completes monthly unit inspections for an assigned hospital area as assigned- this involves ensuring this area has no outdated medications, is appropriately stocked, and checking crash carts

    *Clarifies prescriptions with physicians or appropriate staff members and participation in medication reconciliation with patients as assigned

    *Counsels and provides medication education to transition of care patients prior to discharge as assigned

    *Trains, educates, and precepts new pharmacy technicians, students, and interns

    *Participates on various departmental and interdepartmental committees


    Outpatient/Non-Acute Pharmacy:
    *Assists in accurate medication order interpretation. This involves entering, selecting, filling, compounding, dispensing, and ensuring release of the final product to the correct person to fulfill prescriber orders

    *Assists patients and counseling of medication and pharmacy related issues via answering phone calls and in person consultations under the supervision and direction of a pharmacist

    *Restocks frequently used medications and over the counter products in pharmacy areas in addition to operating applicable automation dispensing system devices within the pharmacy

    *Receives, transfers, and clarifies oral prescriptions with prescribers or appropriate staff members as authorized by state law and under pharmacist supervision

    *Administers immunizations [if immunization certified via an accredited immunization program as allowed per state law]

    *Trains, educates, and precepts new pharmacy technicians, students, and interns

    *Assists other staff with medication issues and response to email and phone call concerns or follow-up

    *This document is not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, skills, duties, requirements, or working conditions associated with the job. Employees may be required to perform other job-related duties as required by their supervisor, subject to reasonable accommodation.

    *Note: Some of the above tasks may only be performed under the direct supervision of a pharmacist.

    *This document is not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, skills, duties, requirements, or working conditions associated with the job. Employees may be required to perform other job related duties as required by their supervisor, subject to reasonable accommodation. Pharmacy Technicians may practice at the top of their respective State Licensing Board Regulations.

    Licensing/Certification

    Pharmacy Intern License - State Board of Pharmacy (required)

    Basic Life Support (BLS) - Various (preferred)

    Education

    High School Diploma or GED (required)

    Actively enrolled in an accredited college of pharmacy with an active board of pharmacy intern license (required)

    Work Experience

    None

    Training

    None

    Language

    None

    Patient Population


    Demonstrates the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served on his or her assigned unit.

    Neonates (0-4 weeks)

    Infant (1-12 months)

    Pediatrics (1-12 years)

    Adolescents years)

    Adults years)

    Geriatrics (65 years and older)

    Working Conditions

    Periods of high stress and fluctuating workloads may occur

    May be exposed to high noise levels and bright lights

    May be exposed to limited hazardous substances or body fluids*May be exposed to human blood and other potentially infectious materials

    May have periods of constant interruptions

    Required to car travel to off-site locations, occasionally in adverse weather conditions

    *Individuals in this position are required to exercise universal precautions, use personal protective equipment and devices, and learn the policies concerning infection control.

    Physical Requirements

    Lifting/Carrying (0-50 lbs.) 1-33%

    Lifting/Carrying lbs.) 1-33%

    Push/Pull (0-50 lbs.) 1-33%

    Push/Pull lbs.) 1-33%

    Stoop/Kneel 1-33%

    Crawling 0%

    Climbing 0%

    Balance 1-33%

    Bending 1-33%

    Sitting 1-33%

    Walking 67-100%

    Standing 67-100%

    Additional Physical Requirements/Hazards

    Manual dexterity (eye/hand coordination)

    Perform shift work

    Maneuver weight of patients

    Hear alarms/telephone/audio recorder

    Reach above shoulder

    Repetitive arm/hand movements

    Finger Dexterity

    Color Vision

    Acuity - far

    Acuity - near

    Hazards

    Depth perception

    Use of latex products

    Exposure to toxic/caustic/chemicals/detergents

    Exposure to moving mechanical parts

    Exposure to dust/fumes

    Exposure to potential electrical shock

    Skills

    Medication Preparation

    Mathematics

    Prescriptions

    Medical Prescriptions

    Patient medications

    Filling Prescriptions

    Processing Prescriptions

    Dispensing Prescriptions

    Packaging

    Compounding Medications

    Attention to Detail

    Training Employees

    Enthusiasm to Learn

    Active Listening

    Verbal Communication

    Written Communication

    Time Management

    Teamwork

    Problem Solving

    Clinical Pharmacy

    Many of our opportunities reward* your hard work with:

    Comprehensive, affordable medical, dental and vision plans

    Prescription drug coverage

    Flexible spending accounts

    Life insurance w/AD&D

    Employer contributions to retirement savings plan when eligible

    Paid time off

    Educational Assistance

    And much more

    *Benefits offerings vary according to employment status


    All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, genetic information, or protected veteran status, and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.

    If you'd like to view a copy of the affirmative action plan or policy statement for Mercy Health - Youngstown, Ohio or Bon Secours - Franklin, Virginia; Petersburg, Virginia; and Emporia, Virginia, which are Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employers, please email .

    If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request a reasonable accommodation as part of the employment selection process, please contact The Talent Acquisition Team at

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