Inpatient Pharmacy Intern

Major Responsibilities :

• Counsels' patients on their home medications including but not limited to medication indication, directions for use, route, common side effects, and drug-drug interactions.
• Learns to check medications prior to dispensing under the direct supervision of a pharmacist
• Provides medication information to other health care providers
• Prepares medications for dispensing
• Interviews patients to obtain medication histories
• Perform duties related to medication ordering, receipt, stocking, and inventory control
• Performs clerical duties in the pharmacy to ensure efficient operations
• Receives and interprets medication / prescription orders and enters them into the pharmacy computer system
• Performs medication and prescription billing activities
• Assists patients, customers and other caregivers as needed to obtain prescribed and over the counter medications
• Opportunity to hold site and / or system pharmacy intern leadership positions
• Participation in mock job / residency interviews with CV review
• Project opportunities to work with site and system leadership
• Intern Development series to learn about various topics pertinent to professional development. Certification available upon completion
• Must be able to demonstrate knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served.

Must demonstrate knowledge of the principles of growth and development over the life span and possess the ability to assess data reflective of the patient's status and interpret the appropriate information needed to identify each patient's requirements relative to his / her age-specific needs, and to provide the care needed as described in the department's policies and procedures.

Age-specific information is developed further in the departmental job standards.

Licensure, Registration, and / or Certification Required :

• Registration required.
• WI - State of Wisconsin registration
• IL - Registered as a pharmacy technician.

Patient facing pharmacists are required to have two certifications : Immunization and non-vaccine injectable to be granted from the state of WI or if from out of state, the program is approved by the accreditation council for pharmacy education (ACPE) or by the WI pharmacy examining board.

Education Required :

• Currently enrolled in an accredited or approved program in Pharmacy.
• Completion of second year of pharmacy school or equivalent sessions if enrolled in an accelerated program.

Experience Required :

No experience required.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities Required :

• Enrolled in the first or second year of a Doctor of Pharmacy degree program
• Good communication and customer service skills
• Strong attention to detail
• Strong teamwork skills
• Effective multitasking and prioritization skills
• Basic computer skills
• Must demonstrate integrity, maturity, dependability, a positive attitude, and enthusiasm
• Ability to maintain confidentiality

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions :

• Operates all equipment necessary to perform the job
• Frequent fine motor motion of hands and wrists to operate keyboard and manipulate syringes
• Lifts, carries, and / or pushes / pulls various items (bags, boxes, carts, etc.) while utilizing proper technique
• Will be frequently required to lift to 35 lbs., lift and carry up to 35 lbs. at waist height a reasonable distance, push / pull with 30 lbs. of force
• Must be able to sit, stand, walk, lift, bend, kneel, climb, twist, crawl and reach above shoulders
• Must have functional speech, vision, touch, and hearing
• May be exposed to chemical hazards

This job description indicates the general nature and level of work expected of the incumbent. It is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities required of the incumbent.

Incumbent may be required to perform other related duties.