Pharmacy Intern

Pharmacy Technician

Newport News, Virginia Overview Assists in various activities in the pharmacy not requiring the professional judgement of a pharmacist. Performs pharmacy related duties in compliance with department policies and procedures; and responsible for the oversight of select areas/functions in the department as designated. Demonstrates and maintains competency in all technician tasks and functions.

What You Will Do

• Prepares IV sterile preparations according to USP 797 guidelines. Performs pyxis fill functions accurately and timely. Performs order entry (where applicable).
• Participates in pharmacy preparation for federal, state, specialty pharmacy accreditations and HIPAA compliance requirements. Participates in inventory management, completes purchaser level 1 course and 340b compliance training.
• Assists pharmacists in dispensing functions (prescriptions, matching labels, and filling floor requisitions). Demonstrates and maintains competency in all technician tasks/functions.
• Provides customer service excellence by addressing the customers' needs regardless of assignment. Demonstrates respect, concern and empathy for the spiritual, cultural, emotional and information needs of patients, customers and co-workers. Follows up with customers to ensure needs are met.
• Works within RHS's policies and procedures regarding work assignments and interpersonal relationships.
• Monitors/supports departmental productivity to meet the needs of the department i.e. flexing hours, shift changes and time off.

Qualifications Education

• Currently enrolled in accredited pharmacy graduate degree program (required) or
• Program graduate, completion of 1 year of pharmacy graduate degree program (preferred)

Experience

• Hospital pharmacy experience (preferred)

Licenses and Certifications

• License pharmacy intern - Virginia department of health professions (VDHP) registered pharmacy intern upon hire (required)