Pharmacy Student Intern-4

Medical University of South Carolina | Orangeburg, SC, United States

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Posted Date 2/10/2024
Description

Job Description Summary

The Pharmacy Intern reports to the Pharmacy Coordinator. Under general supervision, the Pharmacy Intern supports the drug distribution activities of the Department of Pharmacy Services.

o KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES (Include physical and mental demands of the position-attach demands checklist if necessary)
? This position, Intern, requires a high school diploma. Must be enrolled at MUSC College of Pharmacy.
o LICENSES, CERTIFICATIONS (If applicable to position): Student Intern Certificate

Entity

Medical University Hospital Authority (MUHA)

Worker Type

Employee

Worker Sub-Type?

Temporary

Cost Center

CC004799 ORBG - Pharmacy

Pay Rate Type

Hourly

Pay Grade

Health-00

Scheduled Weekly Hours

4

Work Shift

Rotating (United States of America)

Job Description

INTERN

#  Job Responsibility

Success Criteria

Weight

1.1

Unit Dose Preparation

  • Accurately prepare and label all medication orders.
  • Delivers medications to patient care areas in a timely fashion.
  • Utilizes a biological safety cabinet (BSC) to prepare enteral hazardous drugs and chemotherapy, as applicable.
  • Fills and exchanges unit dose carts.
  • Prepares extemporaneous dosage forms for strengths of medications not commercially available per policy.
  • Performs crediting and returning functions for unused medications in a timely fashion
  • Operates automatic equipment (i.e. med carousel, Robot) efficiently to fill orders, if applicable.
  • Documents regulatory requirements on time in appropriate system (i.e. PharmacyKeeper)

25%

1.2

Compound Sterile Preparations

  • Accurately prepare, label and deliver all medication orders.
  • Maintains annual competency in aseptic technique by participating in required annual training, performing a media fill, glove fingertip test, and skills checkoff satisfactorily
  • Maintains the cleanroom environment per USP 797 standards for environmental monitoring, cleaning, garbing, aseptic technique, and documentation.
  • Operations automatic equipment (i.e. compounder, DoseEdge) efficiently to fill orders.
  • Utilizes a biological safety cabinet (BSC) and follows appropriate precautions for preparing and handling sterile hazardous drugs and chemotherapy, as applicable.
  • Documents regulatory requirements on time in appropriate systems (i.e. PharmacyKeeper, QuickBase, or Teams)

25%

1.3

Stocking and  Inventory Duties

  • Rotates stock when restocking areas.
  • Stocks according to established/recommended PARs and does not overstock areas
  • Requests inventory needed from buyers
  • Unpacks medication deliveries
  • Completes assigned cycle counts and/or medication expiration audits on time

15%

1.4

Automation replenishment and management

  • Operates automation according to manufacturer’s specifications as assigned.
  • Operates, accurately fills, and manages par levels in automated dispensing machines.
  • Operates and generates accurate records from controlled substance machine
  • Investigates and resolves discrepancies in a timely manner per policy
  • Communicates stockouts with team for appropriate follow up in a timely manner
  • Completes assigned weekly and quarterly expiration audits/cycle counts.

25%

1.5

Performs other duties as assigned

  • Maintain a clean and organized work area
  • Provide pharmacy technician support to other departmental areas as
    needed.
  • Orients and trains new staff and student(s) in assigned areas. Provides timely written and/or verbal feedback to the team member and area coordinator.
  • Maintains a professional attitude and appearance including being punctual and dependent for assigned shifts and being respectful and courteous to all.
  • Upholds HIPAA regulations.

10%

Additional Job Description

If you like working with energetic enthusiastic individuals, you will enjoy your career with us!

The Medical University of South Carolina is an Equal Opportunity Employer. MUSC does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion or belief, age, sex, national origin, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, protected veteran status, family or parental status, or any other status protected by state laws and/or federal regulations. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment based upon applicable qualifications, merit and business need.

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Employment Type
Full time
Category
Healthcare & Public Health | Pharmaceutical

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