Job Description:
This incumbent is enrolled as a student in a college of pharmacy for the second year of education. The incumbent is in a training and learning position as a part of a paid internship and demonstrates consistent application of knowledge and skills in assisting the pharmacist in the execution of appropriate, safe, efficacious, efficient, and cost-effective pharmaceutical care. The incumbent participates in many procedural aspects of pharmacy practice under the supervision of a licensed pharmacist and is an integral part of the pharmacy team. This position supports Pharmacy Services in all care locations (i.e., acute, community, ambulatory and specialty).
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:
Home Services - Salt Lake City
Work City:
South Jordan
Work State:
Utah
Scheduled Weekly Hours:
16
The hourly range for this position is listed below. Actual hourly rate dependent upon experience.
$25.19 - $25.19
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