Pharmacy Apprentice

Pharmacy Intern

Compound and dispense medications and pharmaceutical supplies upon receiving prescriptions and provide clerical support. Under the supervision of the designated shift supervisor. Ensure adherence to Hospitals and departmental policies and procedures. Patient care assignment may include neonate, pediatric, adolescent, adult, and geriatric age groups.

Detailed responsibilities:

• Weigh, measure, and mix ingredients compound and prepare medication emulsions liquids powders and ointments using graduates balance mortars pestles and funnels
• Fill prescriptions from bulk stock fill bottles capsules and other package forms with measured amounts of medication according to prescription
• Type labels for medication and IV solutions
• Price patient medications completes patient charge slips
• Receive and stock ordered supplies
• Make rounds pick up orders deliver prescriptions
• File physicians orders and patient drug charges file controlled substance usage forms provide phone support assists in department maintenance functions
• Follow patient safety-related policies procedures and protocols
• Demonstrate proactive approach to patient safety by seeking opportunities to improve patient safety through questioning of current policies and processes
• Identify and report/correct environmental conditions and/or situations that may put a patient at undue risk
• Report potential or actual patient safety concerns medical errors and/or near misses in a timely manner
• Encourage patients to actively participate in their own care by asking questions and reporting treatment or situations that they don't understand or may "not seem right"

Qualifications:

Education:

• Courses completed 1st sem of the college of Pharm curriculum

Experience:

• No minimum experience required

Credentials:

• CPR for Healthcare/BLS Prov or Prof Rescuers w/in 30 days
• Licensed Pharmacy Intern in NM or obtain w/in 90 DOH

Physical Conditions:

• Medium Work: Exerting 20 to 50 pounds of force occasionally and/or 10 to 25 pounds of force frequently and/or greater than negligible up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects.

Working conditions:

• Minor Hazard - physical risks dirt dust fumes noise
• Tuberculosis testing is completed upon hire and additionally as required