Pharmacy Intern I - West Allis

Major Responsibilities:

Under general supervision of a pharmacist, performs duties of a pharmacy technician






such as:






filling medication orders, delivering medications, compounding sterile and non-sterile preparations, interviewing patients to obtain medication histories, etc.

Provides pharmacy services to the patient care areas and customers by performing clerical duties in the pharmacy to ensure efficient operations and






performs






duties related to medication ordering, receipt, stocking, and inventory control.

Receives and interprets






prescriptions for outpatient




s and enters them into the pharmacy computer system.

Adheres to the general hospital standards to promote a cooperative work environment by






utilizing






communication skills, interpersonal relationships, and team building.

Licensure, Registration, and/or Certification Required:

Intern registration: NC, SC, GA

Licensure: GA (intern), IL (tech)

Permit: AL

Certification: SC

Tech registration: WI

Education Required:

High School Diploma or GED equivalent and current enrollment in an accredited College of Pharmacy in the 1st year of the program






required




.

Experience Required:

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities Required:

Proficient computer skills

Works well with management and pharmacy staff

Solid communication, analytical, and organizational skills

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions:

Must be able to sit, stand, walk, lift, bend, kneel, climb, twist, crawl and reach above shoulders

Requires considerable walking, standing, pushing mobile cart of approximately 50






pounds






and lifting 35 pounds of material

Must have functional vision,






touch






and hearing

Must






be able to speak and be understood by others to communicate effectively

May be exposed to chemical and hazardous waste as well as blood and body fluids and communicable disease for which






appropriate personal






protective equipment (PPE) is






utilized






to minimize exposure

Frequent fine motor motion of hands and wrists to perform manipulative skills such as writing, typing, data entry into the computer, and preparation of medications, including use of syringes

Takes






necessary precautions to avoid inadvertent needle sticks, minor






cuts






or bruises. Exposed to various conditions throughout the workday such as walking on hard surfaces, climbing






stairs






and changes in temperature and humidity.

Operates all equipment necessary to perform the job

Flexibility to travel between pharmacy locations

This job description






indicates






the general nature and level of work expected of the incumbent. It is not designed to cover or






contain






a comprehensive listing of physical requirements and working conditions.

Preferred Job Requirements

Preferred Education:

No






additional






education necessary

Preferred Certificate/License:

No






additional






certification or license necessary

Preferred Experience:

No






additional






experience necessary

Preferred Knowledge / Skills / Abilities:

No






additional






knowledge, skills, or abilities necessary

DISCLAIMER

All responsibilities and requirements are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities.

This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only responsibilities to be performed by an employee occupying this job or position. Employees must follow any other job-related instructions and perform any other job-related duties requested by their leaders.

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