Pharmacy Intern

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

EDUCATION, CERTIFICATION, AND/OR LICENSURE:

1. High School degree or equivalent.

2. Registered with the WVBOP as a registered intern.

CORE DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:The statements described here are intended to describe the general nature of work being performed by people assigned to this position. They are not intended to be constructed as an all-inclusive list of all responsibilities and duties. Other duties may be assigned.

1. Delivers medications to different hospital areas and picks up when necessary.

2. Operates required equipment in accordance with job duties.

3. Provides all filing for patients and completes patient charges throughout the day.

4. Processes returned medications and returns to stock, when applicable.

5. Prepares medications for dispensing to patients and records pertinent data.

6. Maintains a full stock of medications, including controlled substances and narcotics; maintains proper records dispensing, disposal, and stock.

7. Maintains pre-packaging medications with adequate backup.

8. Prepares pre-mixed IVs and piggybacks for distribution and sets up admixtures for preparation under pharmacist supervision.

9. Demonstrates appropriate patient/family/self-safety practices.

10. Answers phones and may address questions within their scope of practice. Forwards calls to pharmacist if needed.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

WORKING ENVIRONMENT:The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

1. Cognizant of environmental factors, infection control issues and maintains a safe environment.

SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

1. Ability to be scheduled for work based on operational needs of the hospital.

2. Possess the ability to deal tactfully and harmoniously with guests.

3. Ability to provide functional supervision (i.e. coordinating work flow and training).

4. Interpersonal skills necessary in order to instruct and maintain effective contacts with a variety of hospital personnel, recognize and reinforce positive efforts of all coworkers and address personnel problems in a tactful and timely manner.

5. Basic computer knowledge in order to document effectively.

6. Knowledge of basic activities related to chemistry,mathematics, outpatient and inpatient relations.

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WVU Medicine is proud to be an Equal Opportunity employer. We value diversity among our workforce and invite applications from all qualified applicants regardless of race, ethnicity, culture, gender, sexual orientation, sexual identity, gender identity and expression, socioeconomic status, language, national origin, religious affiliation, spiritual practice, age, mental and physical ability/disability or Veteran status.