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Internal Number: R1018168
ST. CHARLES HEALTH SYSTEM
JOB DESCRIPTION
TITLE: Pharmacy Intern
REPORTS TO POSITION:Inpatient Pharmacist Supervisor
DEPARTMENT:Pharmacy
DATE LAST REVIEWED:January 28, 2016
OUR VISION: Creating Americas healthiest community, together
OUR MISSION: In the spirit of love and compassion, better health, better care, better value
OUR VALUES: Accountability, Caring and Teamwork
DEPARTMENTAL SUMMARY:
The St Charles Health System Pharmacy provides a broad range of inpatient and outpatient pharmaceutical care services to ensure safe and effective medication use.
POSITION OVERVIEW:
The Pharmacy Intern will performs a broad range of technical and clinical supportive functions practicing up to established state and federal regulations while following the policies of St. Charles Medical Center.
This position does not directly manage any other caregivers.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND DUTIES:
Works under the supervision of a pharmacist in assigned areas of need: hospital, retail, or ambulatory.
Follows St. Charles Health System values of Accountability, Caring and Teamwork.
Medication procurement and distribution.
Compounding sterile and non-sterile preparations.
Prepares and handles chemotherapy, hazardous products, and blood products.
Performs accurate product selection, dosage calculations and compounding of agents utilizing manufacturer literature, written procedural guidelines and other available resources.
Medication therapy management.
Provides medication education.
Mentors and educates others.
Conducts patient medication histories, assesses compliance, commmunicates with providers.
Perform drug utilzation reviews.
Supports the vision, mission and values of the organization in all respects.
Supports Value Improvement Practice (VIP- Lean) principles of continuous improvement with energy and enthusiasm, functioning as a champion of change.
Provides and maintains a safe environment for caregivers, patients and guests.
Conducts all activities with the highest standards of professionalism and confidentiality. Complies with all applicable laws, regulations, policies and procedures, supporting the organizations corporate integrity efforts by acting in an ethical and appropriate manner, reporting known or suspected violation of applicable rules, and cooperating fully with all organizational investigations and proceedings.
Delivers customer service and/or patient care in a manner that promotes goodwill, is timely, efficient and accurate.
May perform additional duties of similar complexity within the organization, as required or assigned.
EDUCATION:
Required: Successful completion first professional year College of Pharmacy. Current status enrolled under good standing at an accredited College of Pharmacy.
Preferred: N/A
LICENSURE/CERTIFICATION/REGISTRATION:
Required: Oregon Board of Pharmacy Intern current in good standing.
Preferred: N/A
EXPERIENCE:
Required: N/A
Preferred: Hospital experience. Retail experience.
PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT:
Must be able to wear appropriate Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) required to perform the job safely.
ADDITIONAL POSITION INFORMATION:
Communication/Interpersonal
Demonstrates St. Charles Health System values of Accountability, Caring and Teamwork in every interaction.
Must have excellent communication skills and ability to interact with a diverse population and professionally represent St. Charles Health System.
Ability to effectively interact and communicate with all levels within St. Charles Health System and external customers/clients/potential employees.
Strong team working and collaborative skills.
Ability to effectively reach consensus with a diverse population with differing needs.
Ability to work under pressure in a fast-paced environment.
Organizational
Ability to multi-task and work independently.
Attention to detail.
Excellent organizational skills, written and oral communication and customer service skills, particularly in dealing with stressful personal interactions.
Strong analytical, problem solving and decision making skills.
Excellent organizational and multi-tasking skills.
Mathematical Skills:
Performs intermediate to advanced math (analysis, statistics, significant data or number manipulation).
Language Skills:
Read, write, speak and understand English.
Read, write, speak and understand/translate Spanish preferred.
Computer
Intermediate to advanced proficiency in Microsoft applications (Outlook, Word, Excel and Access), database management, and document preparation.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
Continually (75% or more): Standing, walking, carrying 1-10 pounds, Operation of Motor Vehicle* (*courier).
Frequently (50%): Lifting 1-10 pounds, pushing/pulling 1-25 pounds, grasping/squeezing.
Occasionally (25%): Sitting, bending, climbing stairs, lifting/carrying 11-25 pounds, Use of clear and audible speaking voice and the ability to hear normal speech level.
Rarely (10%): Stooping/kneeling/crouching, reaching overhead, pushing/pulling 25-50 pounds, keyboard operation.
Never (0%): Climbing ladder/stepstool, lifting/carrying 25-50 pounds, operation of motor vehicle, whispered speech level
Exposure to Elemental Factors
Rarely (0%): Heat, cold, wet/slippery area.
Occasionally (25%): Noise, dust, vibration, chemical solution, uneven surface
Blood-Borne Pathogen (BBP) Exposure Category
Risk for Exposure to BBP
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