Pharmacist Intern

Responsibilities

• Patient Care:  
  • Assists the pharmacist in providing medication, drug information and pharmaceutical services to patients, nurses, physicians and other hospital personnel.  
  • Fills medication orders from labels in a timely an accurate manner.  
  • Fills medication carts, drug replacement boxes and automated dispensing unit.  
  • Delivers medications to patient care areas and picks up items going to the Pharmacy.  
  • Completes area inspections as assigned in the time frame assigned. Corrects noted deficiencies found during inspections.  
  • Processes and prepares sterile drug orders with proper order and care, using aseptic technique. Prepackages drugs as demand required.  
  • Properly and completely prepares paperwork for prepackaging records. 
  • Completely and accurately inputs medication charges and credits daily.  
  • Maintains patient medication drawer accuracy by periodically pulling updates off the computer, adding and deleting from the boxes.  
  • Pulls discharges off computer and removes meds from patient drawer.  
  • Participates as requested in training and working with students. 
  • Participates in inventory control and wholesale orders, placing the order as requested.  
  • Ensures that all work is verified by a Pharmacist. 
• Organization/Work Role:  
  • Prioritizes workload.  
  • Completes work in a timely manner.  
  • Maintains a clean and orderly work environment. 
  • Shares responsibility for ordering and stocking medication and keeping the department clean. 
  • Maintains a calm demeanor during busy or crisis situations.  
  • Utilizes personal protective equipment to protect from exposure to chemical, radiation and infectious hazards. 
  • Professional:  
  • Actively participates in department management by providing input at meetings and reading communication.  
  • Mentors new and less experienced staff and students.  
  • Uses policy and procedure manuals and other reference material to ensure proper course of action.  
• Quality Improvement:  
  • Identifies, proposes solutions and assists in implementation of ideas for improvement in patient care and departmental / hospital operations.  
  • Participates in the successful implementation of change.  
  • Identifies opportunities and implements strategies to decrease waste in medication.  
  • Participates in department QI as requested. 
• Other related job tasks or responsibilities as assigned 

Qualifications

Embark on a rewarding career with Abrazo Central Hospital hospital. If you are a compassionate healthcare professional eager to contribute to patient care, this is your opportunity where your skills make a difference every day. Join us in delivering exceptional healthcare with a personal touch.

At Abrazo Central Hospital, we understand that our greatest asset is our dedicated team of professionals. That’s why we offer more than a job – we provide a comprehensive benefit package that prioritizes your health, professional development, and work-life balance. The available plans and programs include:

• Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
• 401(k) retirement savings plan with employer match
• Generous paid time off
• Career development and continuing education opportunities
• Health savings accounts, healthcare & dependent flexible spending accounts
• Employee Assistance program, Employee discount program
• Voluntary benefits include pet insurance, legal insurance, accident and critical illness insurance, long term care, elder & childcare, auto & home insurance

Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location and is determined by employment status

Abrazo Central Campus has provided hospital care in Central Phoenix since 1963. As a 221- bed acute care and teaching hospital, we offer a complete range of healthcare services including emergency care, family medicine, cardiology and more. Join our team!