Description

Pharmacy Intern

Shift: rotating - 20 hours/week

Expected Starting Salary Range: 17.91 - 21.55

PURPOSE OF POSITION: To compound and dispense medication; under the direct supervision of a Registered Pharmacist; for infant; child and adolescent patients and adult employees of a pediatric Medical Center. To perform a variety of storekeeping; delivery and clerical duties.

REPRESENTATIVE RESPONSIBILITIES

Compliance - Patient Services Staff
Sustain a working understanding of regulatory requirements and accreditation standards. Support leadership in Compliance efforts to meet and sustain the regulatory compliance efforts of the department and hospital. Be mindful and judicious in monitoring safety and departmental policies and procedures. Ensure all individual certifications and Safety College requirements are fulfilled in a timely basis. Work with department managers, nurse council and magnet representatives to identify and share safety best practices. Be mindful of CCHMCs processes and compliance with CMS standards and freely communicate safety and compliance concerns to leadership team members.

Under the direct supervision of a Registered Pharmacist
Prepare sterile medication including IV syringe pumps, parenteral nutrition solutions, large volume parenterals and inhalations. Fill physician orders for inpatients and prescriptions for outpatients and Cincinnati Children's employees. Compound non-sterile pharmaceutical preparations such as hand-made capsules suspensions and topical preparations.

Data collection and analysis
Perform routine procedures within respective discipline, including the collection and analysis of data which will affect decisions regarding patient care.

Qualifications

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE

Required:

Must be accepted into an accredited College of Pharmacy with completion of pre-pharmacy course work

Pharmacy Intern's license to practice in the State of Ohio must be obtained within probationary period and maintained continuously while working as an intern

Unique Skills:

Clerical Abilities
Ability to perform clerical functions with accuracy and attention to detail

Diversity Appreciation
Understanding and showing respect and appreciation for the uniqueness of all individuals; leveraging differences in others' perspectives and ideas; appreciating cultural differences and adjusting one's approach to successfully integrate with others who are different from oneself

Medical Terminology - Intermd
Intermediate knowledge of medical terminology

Scientific Terminology
Knowledge of scientific terminology

Computer Proficiency
Proficiency in basic computer applications such as Microsoft Office (PowerPoint, Word, Excel), e-mail, and internet

Professional Demeanor
Demonstrates an independent work initiative, sound judgment, diplomacy, tact and professional demeanor

Communication
Excellent verbal, written and/or interpersonal communication skills

Cincinnati Children's is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer that values and treasures Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion. We are committed to creating an environment of dignity and respect for all our employees, patients, and families (EEO/AA).

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