Pharmacy Assistant

About the Job

The Pharmacy Intern assists the pharmacist in ensuring timely and accurate provision of medications to patients. Routine intern functions are performed under the direct supervision of a pharmacist. These functions may include unit dose dispensing, intravenous admixing, inventory control, record keeping, and billing, as well as extensive use of equipment and automated technology. Based on ability, experience, and performance, the Pharmacy Intern may perform increasingly clinical activities of the pharmacy, under direct supervision of a pharmacist.

Responsibilities

Assists the pharmacist in the technical and professional functions required in the preparation, dispensing, record keeping, counseling, and delivery of medications using proper aseptic technique, correct calculations, and proper documentation. Prepares intravenous admixtures and other sterile products, including chemotherapy, using proper aseptic technique. Compounds medications using proper technique and calculations, such as ointments, creams, oral liquids, and enteral tube feeding preparations. Assists the pharmacist in the filling of orders/prescriptions. Prepares sterile products, properly labels medications, and maintains records of packaging as required by department Policy and Procedures and state and federal law. Assists the pharmacist in providing drug information to patients and other healthcare professionals, advising on proper methods, usage, and cautions associated with medications. Prepares and restocks drugs for automated dispensing cabinets. Performs clinical duties under direct supervision of a licensed pharmacist, including medication reconciliation, adverse drug event reviews, renal dosing, medication utilization reviews, patient rounds with physicians, presentations for education purposes, and other clinical duties as directed by preceptor.

Requirements

Education: Enrolled and in good standing at an accredited College of Pharmacy program. Licensure / Certification: Current licensure as a Pharmacy Intern with the Ohio State Board of Pharmacy. Experience: Previous hospital pharmacy and/or pharmacy intern experience is preferred. Effective Communication Skills. Ability to follow procedures and accept increasing levels of responsibilities commensurate with knowledge and skill attainment.

About Trinity Health

Mount Carmel and all its affiliates are proud to be equal opportunity employers. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, gender, religion, physical disability, or any other classification protected under local, state, or federal law. Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion: Trinity Health is one of the largest not-for-profit, Catholic healthcare systems in the nation. Built on the foundation of our Mission and Core Values, we integrate diversity, equity, and inclusion in all that we do.