Pharmacist Intern

Pharmacist Intern

Here at Baylor Scott & White Health we promote the well-being of all individuals, families, and communities. Baylor Scott and White is the largest not-for-profit healthcare system in Texas that empowers you to live well.

Our Core Values are:

• We serve faithfully by doing what's right with a joyful heart.
• We never settle by constantly striving for better.
• We are in it together by supporting one another and those we serve.
• We make an impact by taking initiative and delivering exceptional experience.

Our benefits are designed to help you live well no matter where you are on your journey. For full details on coverage and eligibility, visit the Baylor Scott & White Benefits Hub to explore our offerings, which may include:

• Immediate eligibility for health and welfare benefits
• 401(k) savings plan with dollar-for-dollar match up to 5%
• Tuition Reimbursement
• PTO accrual beginning Day 1

Note: Benefits may vary based upon position type and/or level.

The Pharmacist Intern learns under a Pharmacist's supervision. They provide care by helping compound and dispense medications. This follows federal, state, and local regulations and hospital policy.

Essential Functions of the Role:

• Under a Pharmacist's supervision, performs technical and clerical tasks for medication preparation, labeling, and dispensing, including sterile admixtures and unit-dose drugs.
• Under a Pharmacist's supervision, compounds or mixes ingredients correctly. This includes IV admixtures, solutions, syringes, and irrigation solutions, following policies and procedures.
• Calculates the appropriate formula for drug to be compounded, weighing and measuring needed amounts with 100% accuracy.
• Prepares parenteral nutrition solutions and labels them appropriately.
• Enter medication orders from doctors' sheets or prescriptions. Fill according to the label, ensuring the correct product is dispensed. Ensure the dosage form and charge quantity match the formulary. Enter correct billing data.
• Performs delivery and stocking duties to ensure proper drug distribution.
• Delivers medication appropriately to patients, and delivers delivery carts to floors daily.
• Packages medication in proper amount and containers, labeling the drug and log book appropriately.
• Helps maintain pharmacy drug stock by checking for outdated or low inventory products. Communicates with the pharmacist when inventory is low. Assists with drug purchasing and inventory control as needed.

Key Success Factors:

• General knowledge of Pharmacy Care modalities, terminology, pharmaceutical calculations, terminology, drug use and aseptic techniques, standards and equipment.
• Knowledge of procedures and standards for the labeling and dispensing of prescription medications.
• Must be able to read, write and follow instructions and flow chart protocols.
• Ability to sort, check, count, and verify numbers.
• Ability to follow established safety, infection control, environmental and isolation practices and procedures at all times.
• Excellent social skills required to interact effectively with patients and staff.
• Knowledge of applicable federal, state and regulatory requirements.
• Must have completed 30 credit hours of work towards a professional degree in pharmacy.
• Basic computer skills, including but not limited to: typing, information security, electronic medical documentation, hand held scanning and email.

We believe that all people should feel welcomed, valued and supported.

Qualifications:

• EDUCATION - H.S. Diploma/GED Equivalent
• EXPERIENCE - Less than 1 Year of Experience

Certification/License/Registration:

• Pharmacist (RPH), Pharmacy Intern (RPH-INT): Pharmacist Intern or Pharmacist license issued by Texas State Board of Pharmacy
• Must be currently pursuing a Bachelors degree with a major in Pharmacy.