Job Description:
The pharmacy student (intern) assists pharmacists to provide pharmacy services including the evaluation and input of licensed independent practitioner orders/prescriptions, and the technical functions of drug procurement, preparation, and distribution. These and all other duties are completed under the supervision of a pharmacist. Expectation: Become proficient in pharmacy technical functions and the basic pharmacology and utilization of medications.
At Intermountain Medical Center (IMC), the inpatient pharmacy intern program is a unique setting in which we have a large group of pharmacy students from both pharmacy schools and with students from all years of schooling. As an inpatient pharmacy intern at IMC, your job responsibilities advance as you progress through school. The pharmacy intern program at IMC allows you to experience the full spectrum of inpatient care; from Central Pharmacy operations to medication history collection to managing clinical consults. First year pharmacy interns are typically expected to complete their first year understanding how the hospital functions by working Central Pharmacy Operations. Upon starting their second year, pharmacy interns begin working directly with their patients to collect accurate medication histories. In their final year, pharmacy interns will have the opportunity to staff clinical shifts in which they assist the pharmacists with therapeutic consults, perform medication education, and discharge Transplant patients. An inpatient pharmacy intern position at IMC will also allow you to further develop the skills necessary for a future residency position or for job placement by connecting you with pharmacists who will provide mentorship throughout the program.
The hours and shifts vary depending on your year in school, however, the minimum expectation is 8-10 hours per week; additional hours are often available, if desired. Scheduled shifts are developed based on the preferences and availabilities of all interns within the program.
Scope
Pharmacy Intern is a training, learning position. Students of an accredited school of pharmacy are required to complete training hours that may be part of a paid internship. ( Pharmacy Intern Level I-IV are the position titles designated according to a student’s year in pharmacy school .)
The Pharmacy Intern Level I is primarily expected to staff in Central Pharmacy Operations. Pharmacy interns will assist in the central pharmacy workflow. Training primarily includes pharmacy automation, non-sterile compounding, as well as medication storage, dispensing and procurement. The pharmacy intern will utilize medication references to assist the pharmacist with clinical questions and medication dispensing while maintaining regulatory standards. Staffing in central pharmacy operations gives the intern exposure to a vast array of medications utilized throughout the entire hospital.
The Pharmacy Intern Level II is primarily expected to collect accurate medication histories from admitted patients. Pharmacy interns will staff alongside pharmacists in areas such as Medicine, Cardiology, Critical Care, and the Emergency Department to identify admitted patients who need medication histories collected. Collecting medication histories allows pharmacy interns to interact directly with their patients and learn how to utilize additional resources to complete an accurate list. While completing a medication history, pharmacy interns are encouraged to learn the medications and ask appropriate questions in order to communicate information to the clinical pharmacist.
The Pharmacy Intern Level III is primarily expected to collect accurate medication histories from admitted patients and will begin training to staff clinical shifts. Pharmacy interns will staff alongside pharmacists in areas such as Medicine, Cardiology, Critical Care, and the Emergency Department to identify admitted patients who need medication histories collected. Collecting medication histories allows pharmacy interns to interact directly with their patients and learn how to utilize additional resources to complete an accurate list. While completing a medication history, pharmacy interns are encouraged to learn the medications and ask appropriate questions in order to communicate information to the clinical pharmacist. In addition to medication histories, pharmacy interns will begin training modules with the anticipation of staffing clinical shifts. Training will primarily include learning to manage the Collaborative Practice Agreements for insulin, Vancomycin, and Warfarin. Additional training will be provided for medication education and the discharging of newly transplanted patients.
The Pharmacy Intern Level IV is expected to both collect accurate medication histories from admitted patients and to staff clinical shifts with a pharmacist. Pharmacy interns will staff alongside pharmacists in areas such as Medicine, Cardiology, Critical Care, and the Emergency Department to identify admitted patients who need medication histories collected. Collecting medication histories allows pharmacy interns to interact directly with their patients and learn how to utilize additional resources to complete an accurate list. While completing a medication history, pharmacy interns are encouraged to learn the medications and ask appropriate questions in order to communicate information to the clinical pharmacist. After completing training, pharmacy interns will have the opportunity to staff clinical shifts on the weekend to assist pharmacists with their responsibilities. During these shifts, pharmacy interns will primarily manage the Collaborative Practice Agreements for insulin, Vancomycin, and Warfarin. Additional duties would include providing medication education and discharging newly transplanted patients.
Essential Functions
- Provides excellent service to support patients, pharmacists, pharmacy interns, pharmacy technicians, and other healthcare professionals in areas of responsibility.
- Communicates effectively with all caregivers and stakeholders regarding responsibilities and identified concerns.
- Consistently attains appropriate supervision and accuracy checks by the pharmacist(s) on staff when working, understanding that the pharmacist is the supervisor of their activities
- Provides patient education/counseling under the direct supervision of the pharmacist on staff as training and mentoring permits. Is training to become competent and effective in technical responsibilities assigned, and seeks appropriate training and peer feedback on routine responsibilities.
- Is competent and effective in technical responsibilities assigned and seeks appropriate training and peer feedback on routine responsibilities.
- Understands and is compliant to all state and federal laws, regulations, policies and procedures, and guidelines related to their specific area of practice.
- Participates and supports financial responsibilities of the department, facility, and Intermountain Health.
- Provides delivery of medications, information, and services in a professional, timely manner and is actively engaged in department and team goals, activities, and projects.
- Participates in quality improvement activities and constantly seeks a team approach to developing and achieving best practices and processes.
- Serves as a preceptor and mentor for other technicians to help them achieve competency and experience.
- Provides expertise and leadership in assigned area of practice.
- Delivers detail-oriented, consistent, and flexible care
Skills
- Patient education/counseling
- Provides education and answers questions of other healthcare professionals
- Is competent and effective in technical responsibilities assigned and seeks appropriate training and peer feedback on routine responsibilities.
- Understands and complies with state and federal laws, regulations, policies and procedures, and guidelines related to their specific area of practice.
- Participates in and supports financial responsibilities of the department, facility, and Intermountain Health.
- Provides delivery of medications, information, and service in a professional, timely manner and is actively engaged in department and team goals, activities, and projects.
- To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements list must be representative of the knowledge, skills, minimum education, training, licensure, experience, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
- Regular attendance to perform work during regularly scheduled business hours or scheduled shifts is required. Work may be performed on site or remote as appropriate to practice site.
- Ability to communicate effectively and diplomatically within a multi-functional team.
- Strong organizational skills and attention to detail. Ability to successfully function in a fast paced, service-oriented environment.
- Competent in understanding and usage of computers and software programs, including Microsoft Office Suite and Google. Ability to learn new applications relevant to the position.
- Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification as appropriate to practice site.
Qualifications
- Enrollment in an accredited College of Pharmacy or completing internship hours required by a Board of Pharmacy
- Current pharmacy intern license applicable to state of practice (by the first day of work- applicants may be hired before licensure is completed)
Any lapse or failure to meet these requirements may result in disciplinary action, up to termination, at the hiring manager's discretion.
Physical Requirements
- Carrying, hearing/listening, lifting, manual dexterity, pulling/pushing, seeing, climbing, crawling, speaking, squatting/kneeling, standing, walking as needed to perform job duties.
Location:
Intermountain Health Intermountain Medical Center
Work City:
Murray
Work State:
Utah
Scheduled Weekly Hours:
0
The hourly range for this position is listed below. Actual hourly rate dependent upon experience.
$23.00 - $23.00
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