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Pharmacist - Student Licensed Intern PRN

LCMC Health

#Quality Assurance #Inventory Control #Regulatory Compliance #Patient Care #Clinical Support #Pharmacy #Unit Dose #Pharmaceutical Care #Medication Preparation #TJC #Pharmacy Technician Support #Hospital Pharmacy

Part Time On Site 0-2 yrsPosted 1 month ago

Location

New Orleans, Louisiana

Quick overview

The Pharmacy Intern assists pharmacists and technicians with the preparation, distribution, and storage of medications and intravenous solutions. They also conduct quality assurance audits and maintain pharmacy logs to ensure compliance with regulatory standards.

Requirements summary

Candidates must hold a Pharmacist Intern license through the Louisiana Board of Pharmacy. Previous hospital experience as a pharmacy student or intern is preferred.

professional certificateQuality AssuranceInventory ManagementTime ManagementPrioritizationPatient CareClinical SupportPharmacy OperationsMedication PreparationUnit Dose PreparationTJC CompliancePharmaceutical SuppliesIntravenous Medication PreparationLBOP Requirements

Job description

Your job is more than a job.
The Pharmacy Intern assists the pharmacist and technicians in various tasks throughout the pharmacy department.
Under the supervision of the designated supervisors, is responsible for the preparation and distribution of medications and information throughout the hospital.
Promotes quality patient care through the proper storage, preparation, dispensing and recommendations for administration of medications and intravenous solutions.
GENERAL DUTIES Medication Preparation: Under direct supervision, procures, receives, prepares, packages, distributes and disposes of medications and pharmaceutical supplies to assist the department in providing quality pharmaceutical care for all patients.
Prepares unit dose, compound oral and intravenous medications.
Repackage medications in unit dosage forms.
Restock medications and other supplies in patient care areas or clinics.
Follows appropriate ordering procedures.
Medication Delivery: Ensures product verification by the appropriate pharmacy professional and facilitates the distribution of medications to maintain product integrity.
Prioritization and Triaging: Responds to customers' needs by answering phone calls, receiving and distributing messages and triaging requests appropriately.
Understands and implements appropriate time management and prioritization of tasks ensuring optimum patient care.
Quality Assurance: Conducts regular quality assurance inspections or audits focused on TJC and LBOP requirements, including product and equipment examinations regarding integrity and expiration.
Completes logs to include refrigerator and freezer temperature monitoring and required cleaning.
Training/Education/Professional: Participates in professional activities and organizations to maintain knowledge of current trends, practices and developments.
Completes all required training, competency assessments and attends educational in-services as appropriate.
EXPERIENCE QUALIFICATIONS Previous hospital experience as pharmacy student/ intern preferred.
LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS Pharmacist Intern Licensure through the Louisiana Board of Pharmacy.
WORK SHIFT: Variable Hours (United States of America) LCMC Health is a community.
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While our NOLA roots run deep, our branches are the vessels that carry our mission of bringing the best possible care to every person and parish in Louisiana and beyond and put a little more heart and soul into healthcare along the way.
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All qualified applicants receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
The above job summary is intended to describe the general nature and level of the work being performed by people assigned to this work.
This is not an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities.
LCMC Health reserves the right to amend and change responsibilities to meet organizational needs as necessary.
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