Student Employee Pharmacy Intern (UAMS Health Benton/Bryant) Part-time/Temporary

Pharmacy Intern

The Pharmacy Intern will assist the Pharmacy Technician I, II, and III as it relates to day-to-day dispensing functions, tasks, and job duties to provide timely and efficient patient service. They will assist with prioritizing day-to-day workflow and immediate need. Under the direct supervision of the Pharmacist, the Pharmacy Intern (Inpatient Pharmacy) will assist and support the pharmacist in the day-to-day dispensing operation of patient care. The dispensing operation includes gathering the appropriate medication, researching data in the EPIC computer system, compounding medications, maintaining appropriate and adequate stock in all pharmacy areas, and other duties related to dispensing medication to the patient. The Pharmacy Intern will prioritize work based on immediate need and rapidly changing workload. The pharmacy technician will work as a team member to efficiently, accurately perform day-to-day work along with any additional tasks or projects to help achieve departmental goals.

Qualifications:

Minimum Qualifications:

• Pharmacy Intern License by the Arkansas State Board of Pharmacy
• Pharmacy Technician License by the Arkansas State Board of Pharmacy

Preferred Qualifications:

• Enrolled in an ACPE accredited college/school of pharmacy

Responsibilities:

• Accurately pick and fills medication carts. Averages less than four errors daily while picking the medication carts.
• Processes and expedites delivery of STAT/NOW orders as soon as possible using Dispense Tracking.
• Hospital-wide EPIC system to track medication dispensing to the unit.
• Packages Unit Dose medications accurately.
• Understanding and handling, "Hazardous Drugs and follow all policies related to medication processing.
• Monitors and processes Pyxis Stock Outs as soon as possible. Notifies a pharmacist when medications are ready for checking.
• Filling crash carts trays using the Kitcheck system and restocking emergency boxes and trays.
• Assist with pharmacy automation via Robot and Med Carousel.
• Answers/Receives and prescreen phone calls. Demonstrate good phone etiquette.
• Manage Pyxis inventory, including accurate selection and refilling of medication. Loading and unloading medication and resolving discrepancies.
• Understands how to operate all equipment (CII safe, Pyxis, load printers, fax machines, etc.).
• Delivers medication carts accurately and promptly.
• Delivers Pyxis accurately and promptly.
• Maintains security of controlled substances.
• Remove expired drugs from assigned areas monthly.
• Maintains clean work surfaces, hoods, and classified spaces by using proper techniques and following policies and procedures.
• Maintains neat and clean work surfaces in all dispensing areas
• Pulling and labeling of medications prior to dispensing.
• Handling compounded products (tubing, delivering, etc.)
• Contacting nurses with secure codes for compounded narcotic products
• Maintaining adequate stock of pre-made and frozen IV products
• Rotating stock appropriately based on expiration dates
• Process expired, damaged and recalled pharmacy products
• Upkeep of sterile and non-sterile compounding areas
• Monitor and record temperature, humidity, and pressure logs
• Other duties as assigned.

Physical Requirements:

• Physical Environment: Inside Medical Facility Environment
• Noise Level: Moderate
• Visual Requirements (select all that apply): Near visual acuity, Color discrimination, Depth perception
• Hazards: Biological, Chemical, Sharp Objects/Tools Dust Heavy Machinery
• Time: Includes holidays as scheduled; may be asked to adjust the schedule to cover alternate shifts as needed by the department

Salary Information: Commensurate with education and experience

Required Documents to Apply: License or Certificate (see special instructions for submission instructions), Resume

Optional Documents: Proof of Veteran Status

Special Instructions to Applicants:

Recruitment Contact Information: Please contact View email address on click.appcast.io for any recruiting related questions.

All application materials must be uploaded to the University of Arkansas System Career Site

Please do not send to listed recruitment contact.

Pre-employment Screening Requirements:

This position is subject to pre-employment screening (criminal background, drug testing, and/or education verification). A criminal conviction or arrest pending adjudication alone shall not disqualify an applicant except as provided by law. Any criminal history will be evaluated in relationship to job responsibilities and business necessity. The information obtained in these reports will be used in a confidential, non-discriminatory manner consistent with state and federal law.

Benefits Eligible:

No