Pharmacy Intern: Children's Hospital, PRN

Prisma Health
United States, South Carolina, Columbia
Nov 15, 2024
Inspire health. Serve with compassion. Be the difference. Job Summary Assists pharmacists in performing a variety of duties related to the provision of pharmaceutical care to patients. These duties require knowledge of and skills in the preparation and distribution of drugs in various dosage forms. Responsible for unique tasks consistent with intern certification status requirement, and also performs specialized tasks not performed by other technicians. Supports pharmaceutical care for patients and complies with laws & regulations of appropriate state and federal agencies and guidelines of JCAHO. Accountabilities Exhibits good interpersonal skills in interacting with supervisors, peers, and others outside pharmacy. - 15% Obtains supplies, prepares and labels drug orders under the direct supervision of a pharmacist. Calculates and compounds aliquot doses. - 15% Distributes and/or transports medications to appropriate patient care areas in a timely manner and under a pharmacist's supervision. - 15% Makes beneficial recommendations for improvements in procedures, guidelines and continuing education training. - 15% Monitors inventory levels, stocks shelves, maintains order and cleanliness in assigned areas and maintains all required records. - 15% Receives and/or initiates verbal medication orders if authorized to do so by his/her supervising pharmacist. - 10% Serves as a good steward of the institutions resources, including time on the job. - 10% Provides training and participates in the in servicing of departmental employees and students. - 5% Minimum Qualifications Education - Completion of a South Carolina Board of Pharmacy approved technician course OR current enrollment in a professional academic pharmacy program at an accredited university Experience - Satisfactory progress maintained in the professional academic pharmacy program Required Licensures - Current registration with SC Board of Pharmacy as a pharmacy intern Other Required Skills/Experience - Must have thorough knowledge of medical and pharmacy terminology; possess good mathematical skills; possess problem-solving abilities; able to work in team situations; able to handle urgent, stressful situations; Corporate and departmental mandatory training required annually; must have thorough knowledge of National, State, and Corporate regulations and standards. Work Shift Variable (United States of America) Location 7 Medical Park Rd Richland Facility 1510 Richland Hospital Department 15107300 Pharmacy Share your talent with us! Our vision is simple: to transform healthcare for the benefits of the communities we serve. The transformation of healthcare requires talented individuals in every role here at Prisma Health.