Number of Job Openings Available:

1

Date Posted:

November 01, 2024

Department:

38017800 Mercy Pharmacy

Shift:

Day/Evening (United States of America)

Shift Length:

8 hour shift

Hours Per Week:

10

Union Contract:

Non-Union

Weekend Rotation:

Every 3rd

Job Summary:

As a Pharmacy Intern, you bring a fresh perspective and a strong foundation in pharmaceutical knowledge to support our team in delivering exceptional patient care. By applying your academic training and enthusiasm for the field, you learn to integrate into the pharmacy environment by assisting with various tasks from medication preparation to patient consultation. Your commitment to professional growth and patient well-being enhances the overall healthcare experience for our patients.

Key Position Details:

This position will include coverage at both campuses of Mercy Hospital - Coon Rapids and FridleyPosition will be up to 10 hours per weekThis will include a weekend rotation, on average every third weekend

Job Description:

Responsible for preparing, dispensing, and checking medications, obtaining medication histories, and ensuring effective flow of operations within the pharmacy. Interns work under the supervision of a licensed pharmacist. Provides assistance and support to the pharmacists and technicians in the clinical and distributive operations of the department.

Principle Responsibilities

Prepares, checks, and dispenses medications.Fills first doses and refill floor stock.May perform data entry, adjudication, filing, and selling prescription duties.May review clinical data on patient profile for clinical appropriateness.May perform first or second checks to ensure accuracy of data entry, clinical components, and filling process.Compounds and documents extemporaneous doses.Prepackages and documents solid and liquid dosage forms in unit dose and unit of use packaging.Audits automated dispensing cabinet medications.Fills automated dispensing cabinet medications, cart fill & stock outs.May compound and prepares IV admixtures and syringes.May admix chemotherapy bags and syringes.Performs medication distribution.Delivers medications, IVs and supplies as needed.Gathers medications that have been discontinued on the floor.Restocks medications used on crash carts and other emergency boxes/kits.Delivers medications into automated dispensing cabinets.May order, receive, unpack, and check incoming stock against invoice and put away.May assist the buyer and keep them informed of inventory needs.May perform inventory management process.Performs admission medication histories.Performs medication reconciliation interview with patient.Utilizes nursing home medication administration records to complete medication reconciliation.Accesses and applies information from electronic health record.Communicates with overseeing pharmacist regarding reconciliation and recommendations.May provide clinical/informational services to patients, medical staff, and other healthcare professional.Other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications

Must be 18 years of age with education and/or experience needed to meet required functional competencies as listed on the job descriptionEnrolled in an accredited school of pharmacy working towards a Pharmacist degree orForeign-trained pharmacist working towards state Pharmacist licensure

Preferred Qualifications

High school diploma or GEDCompletion of one year at an accredited College of Pharmacy or0 to 2 years experience in Pharmacy

Licenses/Certifications

Pharmacy Intern Certification/Registration upon hire requiredPharmacy Intern Certification/Registration if registered Pharmacy Technician upon hire within 1 Year required

Physical Demands

Light Work:Lifting weightUp to 20 lbs. occasionally, Up to 10 lbs. frequently