Pharmacy Intern (UAMS Health Benton/Bryant) Part-time/Temporary

Pharmacy Intern (UAMS Health Benton/Bryant) Part-time/Temporary

The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) has a unique combination of education, research, and clinical programs that encourages and supports teamwork and diversity. We champion being a collaborative health care organization, focused on improving patient care and the lives of Arkansans.

UAMS offers amazing benefits and perks (available for benefits eligible positions only):

• Health: Medical, Dental and Vision plans available for qualifying staff and family
• Holiday, Vacation and Sick Leave
• Education discount for staff and dependents (undergraduate only)
• Retirement: Up to 10% matched contribution from UAMS
• Basic Life Insurance up to $50,000
• Career Training and Educational Opportunities
• Merchant Discounts
• Concierge prescription delivery on the main campus when using UAMS pharmacy

Education

• Office for Civil Rights

• Persons must have proof of legal authority to work in the United States on the first day of employment

• All application information is subject to public disclosure under the Arkansas Freedom of Information Act

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• Department: HBB | Pharmacy

Summary of Job Duties:

• This posting will be used to fill multiple positions
• The Pharmacy Intern will assist the Pharmacy Technician I, II, and III as it relates to day-to-day dispensing functions, tasks, and duties to provide timely and efficient patient service. They will assist with prioritizing day-to-day workflow and immediate need. Under the direct supervision of the Pharmacist, the Pharmacy Intern (Inpatient Pharmacy) will assist and support the pharmacist in the day-to-day dispensing operation of patient care. The dispensing operation includes gathering the appropriate medication, researching data in the EPIC computer system, compounding medications, maintaining appropriate and adequate stock in all pharmacy areas, and other duties related to dispensing medication to the patient. The Pharmacy Intern will prioritize work based on immediate need and rapidly changing workload. The pharmacy technician will work as a team member to efficiently, accurately perform day-to-day work along with any additional tasks or projects to help achieve departmental goals.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications:

• Pharmacy Intern License by the Arkansas State Board of Pharmacy
• Pharmacy Technician License by the Arkansas State Board of Pharmacy

Preferred Qualifications:

• Enrolled in an ACPE accredited college/school of pharmacy

Responsibilities

• Accurately pick and fills medication carts. Averages less than four errors daily while picking the medication carts.
• Processes and expedites delivery of STAT/NOW orders as soon as possible using Dispense Tracking.
• hospital-wide EPIC system to track medication dispensing to the unit.
• Packages Unit Dose medications accurately.
• Understanding and handling, “Hazardous Drugs and follow all policies related to medication processing.
• Monitors and processes Pyxis Stock Outs as soon as possible. Notifies a pharmacist when medications are ready for checking.
• Filling crash carts trays using the Kitcheck system and restocking emergency boxes and trays.
• Assist with pharmacy automation via Robot and Med Carousel.
• Answers/Receives and prescreen phone calls. Demonstrate good phone etiquette.
• Manage Pyxis inventory, including accurate selection and refilling of medication. Loading and unloading medication and resolving discrepancies.
• Understands how to operate all equipment (CII safe, Pyxis, load printers, fax machines, etc.).
• Delivers medication carts accurately and promptly.
• Delivers Pyxis accurately and promptly.
• Maintains security of controlled substances.
• Remove expired drugs from assigned areas monthly.
• Maintains clean work surfaces, hoods, and classified spaces by using proper techniques and following policies and procedures.
• Maintains neat and clean work surfaces in all dispensing areas
• Pulling and labeling of medications prior to dispensing.
• Handling compounded products (tubing, delivering, etc.)
• Contacting nurses with secure codes for compounded narcotic products
• Maintaining adequate stock of pre-made and frozen IV products
• Rotating stock appropriately based on expiration dates
• Process expired, damaged and recalled pharmacy products
• Upkeep of sterile and non-sterile compounding areas
• Monitor and record temperature, humidity, and pressure logs
• Other duties as assigned.

Physical Requirements:

• Physical Environment: Inside Medical Facility Environment
• Noise Level: Moderate
• Visual

Requirements

• Near visual acuity, Color discrimination, Depth perception
• Hazards: Biological, Chemical, Sharp Objects/Tools Dust Heavy Machinery
• Time: Includes holidays as scheduled; may be asked to adjust the schedule to cover alternate shifts as needed by the department

Salary Information:

• Commensurate with education and experience

Special Instructions to Applicants:

• All application materials must be uploaded to the University of Arkansas System Career Site

Pre-employment Screening Requirements:

• This position is subject to pre-employment screening (criminal background, drug testing, and/or education verification).

Constant Physical Activity: Frequent Physical Activity: Occasional Physical Activity:

Benefits Eligible:

• No