Intern Pharmacist
Company: Banner Health
Location: Sun City
Posted on: June 16, 2022
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Job Description:
Primary City/State:Sun City, ArizonaDepartment Name:
Pharmacy-HospWork Shift: DayJob Category:PharmacyPharmacy careers
are better at Banner Health. We are committed to developing the
careers of our team members. We care about you, your career today
and your future. If you're looking to leverage your abilities -
apply today.-- The Department of Pharmacy is partially automated
with the use of automated dispensing cabinets.--We are also
equipped with computerized physician order entry (CPOE) and
electronic medication administration record (eMAR) through the
CERNER program.--With our highly functional clinical staff, we
practice the decentralized pharmacy model wherein pharmacists are
assigned a unit to provide pharmaceutical care to
patients.Pharmacists, residents and students actively participate
in patient care through rounds, medical record and medication order
review and staff education.--Other activities include discharge
counseling, medication history completion, emergency response, drug
information and implementation of medication interventions that
will positively impact the patient's overall health and well-being.
You will be--involved with pharmacokinetics consults, antimicrobial
stewardship and strategic initiatives. We are looking for a second
or third year student.-- The hours for this position are
2pm-10:30pm working every other weekend, with an occasional--
holiday.----Since 1970, Banner Boswell Medical Center has provided
exceptional care to the people in the northwest area of
metropolitan Phoenix. Today, our 501-bed acute-care hospital is
recognized by U.S. News and World Report as one of Phoenix's Best
Hospitals and offers a full range of acute care services, including
cardiology, oncology, orthopedics, neurology, surgery,
rehabilitation, emergency, stroke, intensive care, pulmonary,
urology, wound management and sleep disorders. We've earned the
Gold Seal of Approval from The Joint Commission for Primary Stroke
Centers. We're also in the nation's top five percent for preventing
mortality and complications.POSITION SUMMARYThis position will work
under the supervision of the pharmacist. Performs routine duties in
packaging, distribution and record keeping of pharmaceutical
supplies. Assists in preparing compounded and intravenous
medications, total parenteral nutrition products, and
chemotherapeutic agents. Consistently demonstrates an ability to
assess a situation, consider alternatives, and choose the
appropriate course of action. May work with the Pharmacist in
processing physician orders for medications by entering information
in to the medication management system in an unverified status.
Under the supervision of the pharmacist, assesses and formulates
potential recommendations to physicians and provides information to
physicians, nurses, and others regarding topics relating to the
medication use system. Must demonstrate the knowledge and skills
necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients
being served.CORE FUNCTIONS1. Selects and/or prepares medications,
under direct supervision, as indicated on the patient medication
orders. Places medications in patient boxes or in designated area
for pharmacist to review, sends/delivers medications to nursing
units as required. Investigates missing medication requests
Charges/credits patients for medications and intravenous solutions
as appropriate. Restocks unused and credited returned
medications.2. Attends to customers and answers telephones in a
courteous and timely manner. Serves as a liaison between the
customer and the pharmacist.3. Using automated dispensing
technology or requisition, restocks medications to nursing and
ancillary areas after checked by a pharmacist. Restocks medications
to all areas outside automated dispensing technology which may
include but not be limited to trays, code carts and emergency
boxes. Adds users to the automatic dispensing technology database
as per policy. Investigates discrepancies in automated dispensing
technology. Troubleshoots automated technology malfunctions.4.
Identifies medications and other items for reorder as necessary to
maintain a continuous inventory of medications and supplies.
Receives, checks-in, and restocks medications ordered through
wholesaler and other vendors.5. Compounds specialty drug products.
Repackages bulk medications into unit of use packaging. Completes
accurate documentation of items compounded and repackaged.6.
Assists in preparing and labeling of intravenous medication orders
including total parenteral nutrition products and chemotherapy
products using proper sterile and aseptic technique.7. Under the
supervision of a pharmacist, utilizes education and pharmacy skills
in assessing and formulating potential recommendations to
physicians to help ensure quality and economical drug therapy, and
positive patient outcomes. May provide information (under
pharmacist supervision) to physicians, nurses, and others regarding
medication therapy, medication systems, drug product guidelines,
laws and regulations, medication formulary, and other topics
related to the medication use system. Medication assessments may be
performed with special consideration given to medication safety and
the needs of the specific patient age groups served.8. Performs
quality control activities such as monthly nursing unit checks and
pharmacy section checks in a timely manner. Completes documentation
on refrigerator temperatures, intravenous hood cleaning, and
equipment maintenance activities as required.9. Participates in all
aspects of medication use, including (1) selection, procurement and
storage, (2) dispensing, (3) monitoring of all medications
utilized. Internal customers may include Patients, Nurses, Licensed
Independent Practitioners, Nursing Directors, Department Directors,
Administrators and other health care team members for the purpose
of integrating services, improving patient care and ensuring
effective communication systems. External customers may include
local, state, and national pharmacy organizations, Joint
Commission, state Board of Pharmacy, colleagues and peers,
educational institutions and pharmaceutical
representatives.Performs all functions according to established
policies, procedures, regulatory and accreditation requirements, as
well as applicable professional standards. Provides all customers
of Banner Health with an excellent service experience by
consistently demonstrating our core and leader behaviors each and
every day.MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONSMust be attending an accredited
school of Pharmacy.Requires current and unrestricted pharmacy
intern licensure in the state of practice.Must possess good
organizational, problem solving and computer skills. Must have good
written and verbal communication skills for interfacing with all
levels of Staff, physicians, patients and other contacts. Employees
working at Banner Behavioral Health Hospital or the Whole Health
Clinic must possess an Arizona Fingerprint Clearance Card at the
time of hire and maintain the card for the duration of their
employment.Must have knowledge of computer software, particularly
medication management information system software, Microsoft
applications and Automated dispensing systems.PREFERRED
QUALIFICATIONSPharmacy technician experience preferred. Additional
training in specialty areas (such as automatic dispensing
technology, controlled substances and satellite pharmacy)
preferred.Additional related education and/or experience
preferred.
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