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Inpatient Pharmacy Intern - Oshkosh

  • Internship
    Full-time
    Placement Program
  • Customer Relations
    Healthcare
  • Oshkosh

AI generated summary

  • You must be enrolled in a Pharmacy program, possess WI state registration, have good communication skills, attention to detail, and the ability to lift up to 35 lbs while maintaining confidentiality.
  • You will prepare medications, interview patients for histories, handle inventory, process orders, perform clerical tasks, and participate in development opportunities and leadership projects.

Requirements

  • Must be able to demonstrate knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served. Must demonstrate knowledge of the principles of growth and development over the life span and possess the ability to assess data reflective of the patient's status and interpret the appropriate information needed to identify each patient's requirements relative to his/her age-specific needs, and to provide the care needed as described in the department's policies and procedures. Age-specific information is developed further in the departmental job standards.
  • Licensure, Registration, and/or Certification Required:
  • Registration required.
  • WI - State of Wisconsin registration
  • IL - Registered as a pharmacy technician
  • Education Required:
  • Currently enrolled in an accredited or approved program in Pharmacy.
  • Experience Required:
  • No experience required.
  • Knowledge, Skills & Abilities Required:
  • Enrolled in the first or second year of a Doctor of Pharmacy degree program.
  • Good communication and customer service skills.
  • Strong attention to details.
  • Strong teamwork skills.
  • Effective multitasking and prioritization skills.
  • Basic computer skills.
  • Must demonstrate integrity, maturity, dependability, a positive attitude and enthusiasm.
  • Ability to maintain confidentiality.
  • Physical Requirements and Working Conditions:
  • Operates all equipment necessary to perform the job
  • Frequent fine motor motion of hands and wrists to operate keyboard and manipulate syringes
  • Lifts, carries, and/or pushes/pulls various items (bags, boxes, carts, etc.) while utilizing proper technique
  • Will be frequently required to lift to 35 lbs., lift and carry up to 35 lbs. at waist height a reasonable distance, push/pull with 30 lbs. of force
  • Must be able to sit, stand, walk, lift, bend, kneel, climb, twist, crawl and reach above shoulders
  • Must have functional speech, vision, touch, and hearing
  • May be exposed to chemical hazards
  • May be exposed to chemical and hazardous waste as well as blood and body fluids and communicable disease. Therefore, protective clothing and equipment must be worn as necessary.

Responsibilities

  • All completed under the supervision of a pharmacist
  • Prepares medications for dispensing
  • Interviews patients to obtain medication histories
  • Perform duties related to medication ordering, receipt, stocking, and inventory control
  • Performs clerical duties in the pharmacy to ensure efficient operations
  • Receives and interprets medication/prescription orders and enters them into the pharmacy computer system
  • Performs medication and prescription billing activities
  • Opportunity to hold site and/or system pharmacy intern leadership positions
  • Participation in mock job/residency interviews with CV review
  • Project opportunities to work with site and system leadership
  • Intern Development series to learn about various topics pertinent to professional development
  • Certification available upon completion

FAQs

What are the major responsibilities of the Inpatient Pharmacy Intern?

The major responsibilities include preparing medications for dispensing under the supervision of a pharmacist, interviewing patients to obtain medication histories, managing medication ordering and inventory control, performing clerical duties, interpreting medication orders, and billing activities. There are also opportunities for leadership positions and professional development activities.

Is previous experience required for this position?

No experience is required for the Inpatient Pharmacy Intern position.

What education is required to apply for this internship?

Candidates must be currently enrolled in an accredited or approved Doctor of Pharmacy degree program.

What licensure or registration is needed for this job?

Registration as a pharmacy intern is required, along with registration in the State of Wisconsin and as a pharmacy technician in Illinois.

What skills are important for this internship?

Important skills include good communication and customer service skills, strong attention to detail, teamwork abilities, effective multitasking and prioritization skills, basic computer skills, and the ability to maintain confidentiality.

What are the physical requirements for this role?

The role requires the ability to operate necessary equipment, perform frequent fine motor motions, lift and carry items up to 35 lbs., sit, stand, walk, bend, kneel, climb, and reach. It may involve exposure to chemical hazards and requires the use of protective equipment.

Are there any opportunities for leadership or development in this internship?

Yes, there are opportunities for leadership positions within the site or system, participation in mock job interviews, project opportunities with leadership, and an intern development series for professional growth.

How does the internship support career development?

The internship includes participation in an intern development series, mock job/residency interviews, project opportunities with leadership, and certification upon completion of the development series.

What should applicants demonstrate regarding patient care?

Applicants must demonstrate knowledge and skills necessary to provide age-appropriate care and understand the principles of growth and development over the lifespan, along with the ability to assess and interpret data reflecting patient status.

Can I work remotely as an Inpatient Pharmacy Intern?

No, this position requires on-site presence to perform the necessary duties within the pharmacy.

Science & Healthcare
Industry
1001-5000
Employees
2018
Founded Year

Mission & Purpose

Advocate Aurora Health and Atrium Health are now Advocate Health – the fifth-largest nonprofit integrated health system in the U.S. Advocate Health is the fifth-largest nonprofit integrated health system in the United States –created from the combination of Advocate Aurora Health and Atrium Health. Providing care under the names Advocate Health Care in Illinois, Atrium Health in the Carolinas, Georgia and Alabama, and Aurora Health Care in Wisconsin, Advocate Health is a national leader in clinical innovation, health outcomes, consumer experience and value-based care, with Wake Forest University School of Medicine serving as the academic core of the enterprise. Headquartered in Charlotte, North Carolina, Advocate Health serves nearly 6 million patients and is engaged in hundreds of clinical trials and research studies. It is nationally recognized for its expertise in cardiology, neurosciences, oncology, pediatrics and rehabilitation, as well as organ transplants, burn treatments and specialized musculoskeletal programs. Advocate Health employs nearly 150,000 team members across 67 hospitals and over 1,000 care locations, and offers one of the nation’s largest graduate medical education programs with over 2,000 residents and fellows across more than 200 programs. Committed to equitable care for all, Advocate Health provides nearly $5 billion in annual community benefits.