Pharmacist Intern - Community Pharmacy

SUMMARY

We are currently seeking several Pharmacist Interns to join our Community Pharmacy team. These positions are part-time, 16 hours per pay period, evening shifts and every other weekend, no benefits. Currently looking for 1st and 2nd year students.

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.

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

Provide continuous, patient specific assessment of the pharmacotherapy needs of a patient population, making real time interventions with the medical staff and nursing staff to facilitate optimal drug therapy and facilitate the provision of other pharmacy services.

Responsible for interpretation of physician medication orders for accuracy and appropriateness, informing them of any errors, omissions, or discrepancies and, based on an evaluation of the patient's condition, suggests appropriate or alternate drug therapy to the physician

Responsible for maintaining accurate and proper patient medication profiles, monitoring to insure the proper choice of drug, dosage form, strength, length of therapy and interaction potential of the prescribed drug

Responsible for the dispensing, control and record keeping of all controlled substances

Responsible for maintaining a working knowledge of, and conforming to legal requirements concerning the distribution of drugs, as well as good working knowledge of recent developments in the field of pharmacy