Pharmacy Intern

Where compassion meets innovation and technology and our employees are family. Thank you for your interest in joining our team! Please review the job information below.

General Purpose of Job:

The Pharmacy Intern may function as a pharmacy technician and perform all the duties of a pharmacy technician without registering as a pharmacy technician. Pharmacist Intern may only perform pharmacist duties when delegated by and under the supervision of a preceptor pharmacist.

Pharmacist-intern at DCH may not:

Present or identify himself/herself as a pharmacist. Sign or initial any document which is required to be signed or initialed by a pharmacist unless a preceptor cosigns the document. Independently supervise pharmacy technicians or pharmacy technician trainees. Perform the duties required of a pharmacist.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Maintains utmost level of confidentiality at all times. Adheres to hospital policies and procedures. Demonstrates business practices and personal actions that are ethical and adhere to corporate compliance and integrity guidelines. Works closely with all pharmacy personnel to assure safe and efficient delivery of patient care. Serves in a professional capacity in patient care areas. Assures departmental policies and procedures are being followed, medication orders are being processed in a timely manner, and the quality of products dispensed meets established guidelines. Assists in the preparation and/or selection of medications. Assures all orders are prepared accurately, are labeled neatly and correctly, and verified by a pharmacist prior to dispensing according to departmental procedures. Participates in medication cart filling and assures that all doses dispensed are consistent with the medication cart fill list. Initiates and processes medication incident reports and adverse drug reaction reports as needed. Answers phone calls promptly and politely by stating departmental area and name. Communicates problems, unique patient needs and other necessary information to on-coming staff for enhanced continuity of care. Communicates with co-workers when leaving the work area. Follows aseptic technique and infection control practices in the preparation of sterile products. Accurately processes outpatient prescriptions and provides oral and written counseling information to the patient and/or parent under pharmacist supervision. Participates in departmental data collection and reporting of Drug Use, Evaluation, Quality Assurance and Quality Improvement activities within the pharmacy. Routinely checks all available means of communication including e-mail and mailbox. Understands the legal limitations of a pharmacist intern and refers problems or situations requiring professional judgement to a pharmacist. Performs other duties as assigned. Education and/or

Experience:

High school diploma or general education degree (GED). Must be currently enrolled in an accredited school of pharmacy. Prior experience as a registered pharmacy technician is preferred.

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations:

Licensed with the Texas State Board of Pharmacy as a Pharmacy Intern. Until all children are well. Driscoll Children's Hospital and its specialty centers, urgent care centers, and after-hours facility serve a vast area covering 31 South Texas counties. The hospital is a 191-bed tertiary care center offering 32 medical and 13 surgical specialties. Combined with our non-profit, community-based Health Plan, Driscoll Health System is an exceptional workplace for anyone with a big heart and a drive for success. Smiles, hugs and a soothing touch are as much a part of Driscoll's approach to treating children as is its advanced medical treatments and technologies. The core values at Driscoll Heath System are: Compassion, Advocacy, Respect, Excellence, and Stewardship. These values are exemplified through every position - from treating the most critical patients hands-on, to maintaining a clean environment, to keeping the organization running from behind the scenes. We invite you to learn about Driscoll's rich history and explore the laidback lifestyle South Texas has to offer.