PHARMACY INTERN - P2

Atrium Medical Center

Pharmacy Intern

• PRN - hours vary 

Premier Health Mission, Vision, and Values

The Premier Health Mission

We will build healthier communities with others who share our commitment to provide high-quality, cost-competitive health care services.

The Premier Health Vision

Patients, physicians, and employees will choose Premier Health over any other health care provider in Southwestern Ohio. We will earn their choice, and grow our market leadership by anticipating their needs and exceeding their expectations.

§  Patients and their families will choose us for our quality outcomes and compassionate care at a competitive price.

§  Physicians will choose us as collaborative partners for our easy, efficient practice environment and with a shared passion for high-quality medical outcomes.

§  Our employees will choose us as a great place to work, learn and build a career.

The Premier Health Values

§  RESPECT each person’s dignity.

§  Act with INTEGRITY to do the right thing in all aspects of our responsibilities.

§  Serve with COMPASSION that embraces each individual’s concerns and hopes.

§  Commit to EXCELLENCE as measured to the highest level of performance.

Position Summary

General Summary/Responsibilities:

Under the direct supervision of the Director of Pharmacy, Coordinator, Team Leaders, and Pharmacists and according to standard procedures, upon receiving physician orders, assists in the preparation, distribution, and documentation of medication processes within the health care system.

Minimum Level of Education Required:  High School completion / GED

Additional requirements:

• Type of degree: Must be enrolled in a College of Pharmacy

• Area of Study or major: Pharmacy

Licensure/Certification/ Registration:

• Licensed Pharmacy Intern

Experience

• Minimum level of experience required: No prior job-related work experience

• Preferred experience: Prior hospital, long-term care or retail experience preferred

Knowledge/Skills

• Possess, good interpersonal skills, excellent verbal and written communication skills, and problem solving skills
• Able to read and write printed material in English
• Proficiency with computer keyboard operations
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications preferred
• Ability to compute simple algebraic ratios, volume/volume percentage and weight/volume percentage
• Ability to troubleshoot problems and/or do minor maintenance on all pharmacy equipment, printers, computers and telecommunication equipment with adequate training in the pharmacy.  Must be familiar with pharmacy software 
• Possess ability to work well with other health care workers and perform as team member
• Flexibility in scheduling essential as mentor/trainer of new coworkers

Organizational Standards:

§  Possess skills, knowledge, and abilities to reach the mission, vision, and values of Premier Health.

§  Demonstrates traits and behaviors including, but not limited to, Focusing on Patients/Customers, Walking the Talk, Being  a Partner, Adding Skills/Abilities, Working Independently for all staff and Managing in a Changing Environment, Engaging the Workforce, and Managing & Improving Individual Performance for Management Staff.

§  Performs in such a way to honor our values of Respect, Integrity, Compassion, and Excellence.

§  Provides a positive and professional representation of the organization.

§  Promotes a culture of safety for patients and employees through proper identification, reporting, documentation, and prevention.

§  Maintains hospital standards for a clean and quiet patient environment to maintain a positive patient care experience.

§  Maintains competency and knowledge of current standards of practice, trends, and developments in related scope of job role or practice.

§  Adheres to infection prevention policies and protocols, medication administration and storage procedures, and controlled substance regulations.

§  Participates in ongoing quality improvement activities.

§  Maintains compliance with organization’s policies, as well as established practices, protocols, and procedures of the position, department, and applicable professional standards.

§  Complies with organizational and regulatory policies for handling confidential patient information.

Demonstrates excellent customer service through his/her attitude and actions, consistent with the standards contained in the Vision, Mission, and Values of the organization

§  Adheres to professional standards, hospital policies and procedures, federal, state, and local requirements, and TJC standards and/or standards from other accrediting bodies.

Reports to work as required