Outpatient Pharmacy Intern PRN

Apply for JobJob ID105127 LocationAurora Position TypePRN Regular/TemporaryRegular Add to Favorite JobsEmail this Job Job Overview Under the supervision and direction of a licensed pharmacist and following established policies and procedures, performs a variety of technical and clinical procedures to support hospital pharmacy operations. We are looking for a motivated, detail-oriented, highly organized, team-oriented person to join our Pharmacy Team here at Children's Hospital Colorado. The Pharmacy Intern will process and fill prescriptions, compound medications, assist with administrative functions, documentation and undertaking other tasks at the direction of the pharmacist all the while providing excellent customer service. Our extraordinary team at Children's Hospital Colorado is creating the future of child health, and we need top talent to do it. Join us! Additional Information: Hours per week: PRN (as needed) Shift: 4-10 hr., rotating days/evenings and weekends. Minimum availability of 12 shifts in an 8-week schedule period - minimum of 4 weekend shifts in an 8-week schedule period.This position pays $21.50/hour Duties & Responsibilities

• Under the supervision of a licensed pharmacist, may complete the following:
• Provides drug information services by responding to questions regarding medication compatibilities, adverse drug events, dosing, regimens, storage and disposal, compounding, and pharmaceutical supplies in a timely manner; using a systematic approach to effectively searching, retrieving, and evaluating the literature and appropriately communicating and applying the information to the patient care situation
• Participates in emergency response; provides patient education, guidance of medication related therapeutic issues; documents pharmaceutical interventions according to departmental standards; and performs therapeutic drug monitoring.
• Assures that patient medication needs are being met through multidisciplinary communications and bedside rounding.
• Sustains and implements quality and safety initiatives and practices in the department and throughout the hospital. Reports adverse drug events and medication variances using the hospital variance reporting program (QSRS).
• Accurately and safely selects and prepares medications for dispensing, and delivers patient medication as directed by a licensed pharmacist.
• Performs non-sterile compounding and packaging including nonhazardous and hazardous drugs.
• Answers telephone calls and triages appropriately.
• Performs inspections for medication outdates.
• Assures medication needs for patient care are met through inventory management, maintenance of work areas and equipment, stocking Omnicell's, receiving and stocking medications and supplies throughout the pharmacy areas.
• Maintains environmental cleanliness in accordance with regulatory and policy requirements.
• Fills requests for controlled substances and accurately maintains all required records.
• Enters patient charges.
• Teaches, trains and/or mentors' new employees, students and other healthcare professionals according to standard operating procedures.
• Maintains daily workflow to meet established priorities and production requirements.
• Documents activities according to hospital and department policy, and in accordance with regulatory requirements.
• Performs sterile compounding which may include chemotherapy.
• Sustain, maintain, and look for ways to improve the medication barcoding system.

Minimum Qualifications

• Education: Actively enrolled in a school of pharmacy
• Licensure(s): Pharmacist Intern from the Colorado State Board of Pharmacy within 60 days of eligibility.

Salary Information Pay is dependent on applicant's relevant experience. Hourly Range: $19.37 to $29.05 Benefits Information As a Children's Hospital Colorado team member, you will receive a competitive pay and benefits package designed to take care of your needs that includes base pay, incentives, paid sick leave and a robust wellness program.As part of our Total Rewards package, Children's Colorado offers an annual employee bonus program that rewards eligible team members based on organizational performance. If organizational goals are met for the year, the bonus is paid out the following April.Children's Colorado delivers annual base pay increases to eligible team members based on their performance over the previous year. EEO Statement It is our intention that all qualified applicants be given equal opportunity and that selection decisions be based on job-related factors. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, or any other status protected by law or regulation. Be aware that none of the questions are intended to imply illegal preferences or discrimination based on non-job-related information. The position is expected to stay open until the posted close date. Please submit your application as soon as possible as the posting is subject to close at any time once a sufficient pool of qualified applicants is obtained. Colorado Residents: In any materials you submit, you may redact or remove age-identifying information such as age, date of birth, or dates of attendance at or graduation from an educational institution. You will not be penalized for redacting or removing this information. Children's Hospital Colorado