JOB SUMMARY

The Pharmacy Intern assists the pharmacy department with inventory management, stocking, maintenance, recordkeeping, filing, and drug orders under the direct supervision of the Director of Pharmacy and/or Pharmacist. This position supports and coordinates functions efficiently to meet customer expectations. All the criteria-based duties and standards within this document will be performed according to established policies, procedures, guidelines and regulatory requirements within the department, hospital, and respective legal authorities.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• All aspects of Inventory management for the Pharmacy Department.
• Pyxis stocking and maintenance.
• Maintains the records as required for orders filled or processed for patients.
• Ordering, receiving, and restocking of all drug orders.
• Responsible for drug outdate management.
• Ensures compliant filling of all schedule and non-scheduled medications to the respective areas.
• Answers telephone and refers all questions about medication orders, drug information, poison information or other clinical matters to the pharmacist on duty.
• Order management activities for all internal and external Departments serviced by the Pharmacy Department.
• Weekly ordering and restocking of all non-medication pharmacy supplies.
• Performs all required unit dosing/ prepackaging duties.
• Actively participates in the Quality program by assisting in identifying, documenting, monitoring, evaluating, and taking corrective action for quality improvement. Actively prepares for and participates in all regulatory inspections/surveys. Approaches work in a manner that makes quality improvement a part of every activity.
• Participates in cross-training experiences and continuing education as requested.
• Ensures that all expenditures for job related activities are within budgetary constraints.
• Is responsible for the maintenance and proper operation of equipment within the department.
• Must be free from governmental sanctions involving health care and/or financial practices.
• Complies with the hospital’s Corporate Compliance Program including, but not limited to, the Code of Conduct, laws and regulations, and hospital and department policies and procedures.
• Other duties as assigned. This list is non-exhaustive.