Pharmacist Intern - Congress - Pharmacy

The primary goal of the El Rio Health

Pharmacist Intern is to support El Rio’s Mission of providing comprehensive, quality health care that is affordable and accessible to all who may have healthcare needs, by successfully performing the primary essential functions.

nEssential Job Functions : n nPerforms and / or completes all assigned pharmaceutical care and administrative duties or responsibilities supporting pharmacy operations within established time frames nMeets established rates of performance for the quality and quantity of work.

nDemonstrates a level of quality, efficiency, and accuracy that ensures the highest standards of excellence. nMaintains at all times patient confidentiality by controlling the environment and information being disclosed to individuals ensuring compliance with all HIPAA and corporate compliance standards.

nMaintains a clean, safe, and hygienic work environment in compliance with all Policies and Procedures including but not limited to work areas, workstations, examination rooms, hand washing, infection prevention and control etc.

for this position. nDemonstrates an understanding of and proficiency with the application of all compliance and reporting requirements respective to Joint Commission Certification (JCC) standards.

nProvides patient counseling, drug information, drug therapy consultation, health promotion and disease prevention related to medication use.

nCounsels’ health care providers regarding drug interactions, indications, drug dosage and side effects. nUnder the direct supervision of the Pharmacist, provides high quality pharmaceutical care to patients in a timely and efficient manner by : n n n n nServing as a drug information resource to patients, providers and internal clients on medication related questions or matters;

nCommunicates with and verifies a patient’s understanding of medications and desired outcomes of the drug therapy; nReviews and ensures the appropriateness of drug therapy, collaborating with health care team members.

n n n nMinimum Education and Experience : n nCurrently attending an accredited College of Pharmacy. n n nIf applicable, equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered, and must be directly related to the functions and responsibilities of the job.

n nRequired Licenses, Certifications, and Registrations : n nA current Pharmacist Intern License in accordance with the Arizona State Board of Pharmacy requirements.

n Current certification in Basic Life Support (BLS) for health care providers. n Level I fingerprint clearance card : current valid and in good standing or have applied for it within seven working days after beginning employment.

nEmployees in this position may be required to have reliable transportation that can meet any operational reassignments of the organization during the workday.

If an employee is driving during work hours, the employee is required to possess a valid driver’s license and must be in compliance with Arizona vehicle insurance requirements.

n nPreferred Education, Experience, Skills, Abilities : n nBilingual in English and Spanish with the ability to speak, read and write, in both languages.

n nEl Rio Health is a diverse and inclusive organization. We are invested in helping you and your family Create Tomorrow. n