Pharmacy Intern - Casual/PRN

Responsibilities

Essential Job Functions 1. Transfer of medication issues is communicated between the pharmacy team. ALL issues and pending transactions are communicated to staff for completion. 2. Sterile Compounding Management. Pass Low Risk Level Competency and manage FLOW of products. Pass Medium Risk Level Competency and mange FLOW of products. 3. Central Pharmacy Management. Answers telephone calls on a respectable level and completes necessary follow-up. Able to manage Unit Dose area, including Omnicell. Able to operate and manage Pharmacy equipment (carousel, UD packager, etc). Operates Controlled Substance system (CSM), manages associated paperwork, understands controlled substance policies. Crash Cart, other kits/trays (eg, perfusion, anesthesia, etc) addressed/filled prior to end of shift. Uphold customer service expectations, as defined in the Employee Standards of Behavior. 4. Patient Care Unit Management. Completes all Omnicell Pending and Loads prior to end of shift. ALL credits are checked per shift, returned to pharmacy, and put in proper location 5. Teamwork exhibited by actions. Completion of orders to point of delivery (visual inspections while staffing). Follows established policies and procedures for pharmacy operations. Respectful of pharmacist oversight of activities (feedback from pharmacists). 6. Central Pharmacy. Actions represent the best interest of the patient (observational). Follows all Safety Alerts: Code Red; Code Triage; Code Adam. 7. Hazardous Drugs. Demonstrates ability to safely handle and deliver Hazardous Drugs. 8. IV Room

Responsibilities

Pharmacy Interns will triage medication request and prioritize accordingly, of processes orders and notifies pharmacist accordingly. Compound, package and label drug products as needed. Performs aseptic technique, proper procedures for preparing all types of intravenous admixtures (may include chemotherapy or other specialty compounding). Preparation of proper labeling for said admixtures, proper technique for visual inspections of admixtures and documentations for quality control. 9. Main Pharmacy Responsibilities: Performs various duties associated with an institutional drug distribution system (batch runs). This includes but not limited to, the use of drug dispensing and compounding automation, viewing of medication orders in the Cerner computer system, the preparation of medication for patients. The procedures that apply to record keeping and dispensing of controlled substances, non-formulary drugs and the delivery and exchange of medications. Participates in the training and orientation of new pharmacy supportive personnel. Interacts effectively with other members of the Healthy System team on a regular basis while maintaining an honest and attentiveness to the rights of patients, maintains confidentiality of patient information.

Schedule

Required to work 1 shift per week and every other weekend.

Job Description

Job Requirements Education High School Diploma or General Educational Development (G.E.D.) required. Registration with the State of Nebraska DHHS as a Pharmacy Intern prior to start date. Admitted to a nationally recognized School of Pharmacy Program required. Experience Age (per State of Nebraska) at least 18 years of age with no current drug or alcohol addiction/convictions of any drug related misdemeanor or felony. One year of employment as Intern or previous position within the pharmacy to transition from Intern I (33019) to Intern II (33020) required. License/Certifications Registration with the State of Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services as a Pharmacy Intern (RPHI.NE) required or If upon employment, employee does not have State of Nebraska intern registration, then registration with the State of Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services as a Pharmacy Technician (RPHT.NE) is required, with the State of Nebraska Intern registration completed within 180 days of employment. Skills/Knowledge/Abilities Must possess certain demonstrated abilities and a thorough knowledge base, understanding, and level of proficiency to assure adherence to the procedures and objectives of pharmacy services. These abilities and knowledge include general basic chemistry, arithmetic, basic algebra, reading, and writing. Interpersonal Skills: To communicate effectively with hospital personnel, patients and the public through daily rounds, meetings, and formal presentations. Computer Skills: Microsoft Outlook, Word, basic. Analytical Skills: Must be able to interpret and evaluate medication request for triaging to pharmacist. Time Management Skills: Ability to prioritize time and tasks according to the needs of patients without prompting. Physical Requirements Weight Demands Medium Work - Exerting up to 50 pounds of force. 50 pounds of force for one person or up to 100 pounds of force with assistance from a second person with the ability to meet Medium Work Weight Demands. A cabinet with a height of greater than 60" requires two individuals to move. Physical Activity Not necessary for the position (0%): Climbing Crawling Kneeling Occasionally Performed (1%-33%): Balancing Crouching Lifting Pulling/Pushing Sitting Stooping/bending Twisting Frequently Performed (34%-66%): Carrying Distinguish colors Grasping Keyboarding/typing Reaching Repetitive Motions Speaking/talking Standing Walking Constantly Performed (67%-100%): Hearing Seeing/visual Job Hazards Not Related: Chemical agents (Toxic, Corrosive, Flammable, Latex) Explosives (pressurized gas) Electrical Shock/Static Radiation Alpha, Beta and Gamma (particles such as X-ray, Cat Scan, Gamma Knife, etc) Radiation Non-Ionizing (Ultraviolet, visible light, infrared and microwaves that causes injuries to tissue or thermal or photochemical means) Rare (1-33%): Biological agents (primary air born and blood born viruses) (Jobs with Patient contact) Blood or Body Fluid (BBF) Physical hazards (noise, temperature, lighting, wet floors, outdoors, sharps) (more than ordinary office environment) Equipment/Machinery/Tools Mechanical moving parts/vibrations About Methodist: Nebraska Methodist Health System is made up of four hospitals in Nebraska and southwest Iowa, more than 30 clinic locations, a nursing and allied health college, and a medical supply distributorship and central laundry facility. From the day Methodist Hospital was chartered in 1891, service to our communities has been a top priority. Financial assistance, health education, outreach to our diverse communities and populations, and other community benefit activities have always been central to our mission. Nebraska Methodist Health System is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other classification protected by Federal, state or local law. At Methodist Health System, we focus on providing exceptional care to the communities we serve and the people we employ. We call it The Meaning of Care – a culture that has and will continue to set us apart. It’s helping families grow by making each delivery special, conveying a difficult diagnosis with a compassionate touch, going above and beyond for a patient’s needs, or giving a high five when a patient beats a disease or conquers a personal health challenge. If you join our organization, you will have the opportunity to excel in your field, use the latest technologies, learn from the best and work as a team. You’ll have the opportunity to make a difference through The Meaning of Care.