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Pharmacist Intern PRN

  • Internship
    Full-time
    Off-cycle Internship
  • Healthcare
  • McKinney

AI generated summary

  • You must have 30 credit hours in pharmacy, pursue a Bachelor's in Pharmacy, understand pharmacy care, and be licensed as a Pharmacy Intern in Texas. Basic computer skills are required.
  • You will prepare, label, and dispense medications, compound IV solutions, manage inventory, enter orders, deliver medications to patients, and maintain pharmacy stock accuracy.

Requirements

  • Must have completed 30 credit hours of work towards a professional degree in pharmacy.
  • Must be currently pursuing a Bachelor's degree with a major in Pharmacy.
  • General knowledge of Pharmacy Care modalities, terminology, pharmaceutical calculations, terminology, drug use and aseptic techniques, standards and equipment.
  • Knowledge of procedures and standards for the labeling and dispensing of prescription medications.
  • Must be able to read, write and follow instructions and flow chart protocols.
  • Ability to sort, check, count, and verify numbers.
  • Ability to follow established safety, infection control, environmental and isolation practices and procedures at all times.
  • Excellent social skills required to interact effectively with patients and staff.
  • Knowledge of applicable federal, state and regulatory requirements.
  • Basic computer skills, including but not limited to: typing, information security, electronic medical documentation, hand held scanning and email.
  • EDUCATION - H.S. Diploma/GED Equivalent
  • EXPERIENCE - Less than 1 Year of Experience
  • CERTIFICATION/LICENSE/REGISTRATION - Pharmacist (RPH), Pharmacy Intern (RPH-INT): Pharmacist Intern or Pharmacist license issued by Texas State Board of Pharmacy

Responsibilities

  • Under the supervision of a Pharmacist, performs designated technical and clerical tasks associated with the preparation, labeling and dispensing of medications, including sterile admixtures and prepackaged or unit-dose drugs.
  • Under the supervision of a Pharmacist, compounds or admixes ingredients appropriately, including IV admixtures, small and large volume solutions, syringes and irrigation solutions under established policies and procedures.
  • Calculates the appropriate formula for drug to be compounded, weighing and measuring needed amounts with 100% accuracy.
  • Prepares parenteral nutrition solutions and labels them appropriately.
  • Enters medication orders from doctors' order sheets/prescriptions and fill according to label, ensuring that the correct product is dispensed and that the dosage form and charge quantity are in agreement with formulary; enters correct billing data.
  • Performs delivery and stocking duties to ensure proper drug distribution.
  • Delivers medication appropriately to patients, and delivers delivery carts to floors daily.
  • Packages medication in proper amount and containers, labeling the drug and log book appropriately.
  • Helps in maintaining pharmacy drug stock by regularly checking for products that are outdated and/or low in inventory level; communicates immediately with the pharmacist when inventory levels are low, and helps with drug purchasing and inventory control in an appropriate way as needed.

FAQs

What is the primary responsibility of a Pharmacist Intern?

The primary responsibility of a Pharmacist Intern is to assist in the compounding and dispensing of medications under the supervision of a Pharmacist, ensuring pharmaceutical care to patients while adhering to regulations and hospital policies.

What qualifications do I need to apply for the Pharmacist Intern position?

Applicants must have completed 30 credit hours towards a professional degree in pharmacy and must be currently pursuing a Bachelor's degree with a major in Pharmacy. Additionally, a Pharmacist Intern license issued by the Texas State Board of Pharmacy is required.

Is prior experience necessary for this position?

No prior experience is necessary, as the position requires less than 1 year of experience in the field.

What types of tasks will I perform as a Pharmacist Intern?

As a Pharmacist Intern, you will perform technical and clerical tasks associated with medication preparation, labeling, dispensing, and compounding, as well as managing inventory and delivering medications to patients.

Are there any specific skills required for this role?

Yes, essential skills include knowledge of pharmacy care modalities, pharmaceutical calculations, excellent social skills for effective interaction, and basic computer skills.

What benefits are offered to Pharmacist Interns?

Benefits include immediate eligibility for health and welfare benefits, a 401(k) savings plan with a dollar-for-dollar match, tuition reimbursement, and PTO accrual beginning on Day 1.

What safety and procedural knowledge is important for this job?

It is essential to follow established safety, infection control, environmental, and isolation practices and procedures at all times, as well as knowledge of labeling and dispensing standards for prescription medications.

Where can I find more information about the benefits offered?

More detailed information about coverage and eligibility for benefits can be found on the Baylor Scott & White Benefits Hub.

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Mission & Purpose

As the largest not-for-profit health system in the state of Texas, Baylor Scott & White promotes the health and well-being of every individual, family and community it serves. It is committed to making quality care more accessible, convenient and affordable through its integrated delivery network, which includes the Baylor Scott & White Health Plan, Baylor Scott & White Research Institute, the Baylor Scott & White Quality Alliance and its leading digital health platform – MyBSWHealth. Through 51 hospitals and more than 1,100 access points, including flagship academic medical centers in Dallas, Fort Worth and Temple, the system offers the full continuum of care, from primary to award-winning specialty care. Founded as a Christian ministry of healing more than a century ago, Baylor Scott & White today serves more than three million Texans. For more information, visit: BSWHealth.com.

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