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Time Type:

Part time

Department:

CC014250 Acute Care Pharmacy

Summary:

Varied Days/Hours - Part-Time 12 hours

The Pharmacy Intern, under the direction of the Staff Pharmacist, provides IV admixture and other medication related activity to assist the pharmacists along with other health care professionals in the medication delivery system. The Intern will communicate problems with current medication order preparation and delivery, help distribute new orders, and relay medication related problems to the staff pharmacist. The Intern will prepare new and refill medication doses (i.e., oral, injectable, IV solutions, floor stock requests and other supply needs). They are responsible for delivery of medications to the patient’s nursing unit and help in returning unused medications. Interns may also charge and crediting medications, communicate with other hospital employees to handle medication related issues appropriately. They follow aseptic clean procedures during preparation. They conduct inventorying, ordering, and stocking of needed medications and supplies. They assist with the daily operation aspects and organization of their assigned areas to ensure effective and efficient operation. They participate in assigned quality assurance activities, assist with medication management, drug information and help with patient monitoring under staff pharmacist supervision.

Additional Information:

Must be enrolled in a pharmacist program.

Required Education:

High school diploma or general education degree (GED)

Recommended Education:

Required Work Experience:

Direct - No experience required

Recommended Work Experience:

Required Certifications:

Pharmacy Intern - Arkansas State Board of Pharmacy

Recommended Certifications:

Description

1. Prepares medications and IV's, fills order request, cart fills and refills efficiently and accurately. Performs IV Admixture pump set up and documentation. Processes IV Admixture orders, Controlled substance IV admixture and parenteral nutrition preparations. Follows aseptic and clean procedures when processing sterile and not sterile medication orders. Is knowledgeable of 797 standards.

2. Prioritizes needs appropriately, fills emergency request. Repackages and labels medications appropriately. Completes assigned duties. Process orders and safely prepares and distribute medications. Investigates and processes missing doses of medications. Processes medication orders and doses in a safe, efficient and in a timely manner. Prioritizes medication orders appropriately. Answers phone in a professional manner, provides information and helps problem solve to improve patient care. Problem solves on missing medications, processes debits and credits accurately.

3. May work with a staff pharmacist to provide drug information and help in medication reconciliation responsibilities.

4. Processes emergency drug replacement packs and drug boxes. Maintains drug storage areas to assure that items are labeled and stored in a clean and orderly manner, provides feedback on usage and any problems or issues with stocking. Checks and cleans expired medication area, updates lot numbers and expiration dates.

5. Performs assigned monthly station check and other special projects as assigned.

6. Attends and participates in meetings. Submits recommendations and provides feedback for improvements or alerts for possible patient safety issues.

7. Has a good knowledgeable of and follows policies and procedures. Serves as a role model, helps train new employees, provides feedback on progress. Observes legal limitations and follows departmental procedures.

8. Provides Intern assistance to the outpatient pharmacy as needed.

Arkansas Children’s (https://www.archildrens.org/about-us) is the only hospital system in the state dedicated to caring for children, which enables us to uniquely shape the landscape of pediatric care in Arkansas.

Arkansas Children’s is driven by four core values—safety, teamwork, compassion and excellence—which inform every action.

Arkansas Children’s Hospital has received Magnet Status (https://www.archildrens.org/about-us/magnet-recognition) from the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), for nursing excellence and patient outcomes. And we are nationally ranked by U.S. News & World Report (https://www.archildrens.org/about-us/awards-and-recognition) for Cancer, Cardiology & Heart Surgery, Diabetes & Endocrinology, Nephrology, Neurology & Neurosurgery, Pulmonology & Lung Surgery and Urology.

For more than a century, Arkansas Children’s has met the unique needs of children. But we’re more than just a hospital treating sick kids—our services include two hospitals, a pediatric research institute, foundation, clinics, education and outreach, all with an unyielding commitment to making children better today and healthier tomorrow.

Arkansas Children’s Little Rock campus includes a 336-bed hospital with the state’s only pediatric Level 1 Trauma Center, burn center, Level 4 neonatal intensive care and pediatric intensive care, as well as a nationally-recognized transport service. And Arkansas Children’s Northwest (https://www.archildrens.org/locations/arkansas-childrens-nw) provides inpatient and emergency care, clinic rooms and diagnostic services to children in that corner of the state.

“Arkansas Children’s is a place of hope and comfort for children and parents. When you are at children’s, you are part of an elite team united with a common goal of saving children and making their lives better.” Michael – Business Operations Manager

“Arkansas Children’s Hospital is a prestigious institution that cares for children.” Linda – Information Systems Analyst

“We are an organization of care, love, and hope while we champion children.” Angela – Parking and Fleet Coordinator

“Care, love, and hope for children!” Kathy – Administrative Assistant

“When I think of my time here at Arkansas Children’s Hospital, I can honestly say that it has given me a unique perspective on the human condition, and the various roles that we all have in patient care. As a supply assistant, I have a very important job ensuring that the doctors and nurses have what they need to provide the world class medical care to the Children of Arkansas and surrounding states. Being a Champion for Children is more than a catch phrase, it is a way of life!” Nick – Supply Assistant

Arkansas Children's provides equal employment opportunity to all persons without regard to age, race, color, religion, national origin or citizenship status, disability, military status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy or any other category protected by federal, state and local laws. Further, Arkansas Children's will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant.