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Ascension

22d ago

  • Internship
    Full-time
    Placement Program
  • Healthcare
  • Milwaukee

AI generated summary

  • You must be enrolled in a pharmacy program and have a high school diploma or be in an accredited program specific to the discipline.
  • You will assist licensed pharmacists by dispensing medications, maintaining narcotic documentation, compounding, monitoring patient profiles, and providing medication education to staff and patients.

Requirements

  • ***MUST BE ENROLLED IN A COLLEGE/UNIVERSITY SCHOOL OF PHARMACY PROGRAM
  • High school diploma equivalency OR Enrolled in accredited program specific to discipline required.

Responsibilities

  • Perform the duties of a staff pharmacist under the direct supervision of a licensed pharmacist.
  • Under direct supervision, maintain proper narcotic documentation and ensures proper distribution of narcotic medications.
  • Under direct supervision, ensure appropriate selection of dosing, administering and monitoring of medication.
  • Dispense medications accurately for delivery to patient care areas. May compound medications.
  • Assist pharmacists with maintaining and monitoring patient profiles. Provide medication information and education to medical staff and patients.

FAQs

What are the working hours for the Pharmacy Student Intern position?

The schedule is rotating and PRN, requiring every other weekend on day shift (either 7am-3:30pm or 9am-5:30pm). Some weekends may involve working on medication histories from 8am-4:30pm.

How many hours am I required to work per pay period?

You are required to work 16 to 20 hours per pay period, with an additional 4 hours of project time at a minimum.

Is there an educational requirement for this position?

Yes, candidates must be enrolled in a college/university school of pharmacy program.

Are there any benefits associated with this internship?

Yes, benefits include paid time off (PTO), various health insurance options, retirement benefits, long-term and short-term disability, employee assistance programs, parental leave, tuition reimbursement, and opportunities to give back to the community.

Is prior experience in a pharmacy setting required for this internship?

No, there are no additional preference requirements listed, which suggests that prior experience is not mandatory.

Will I receive supervision while performing my duties?

Yes, you will perform the duties of a staff pharmacist under the direct supervision of a licensed pharmacist.

What types of duties will I be responsible for as an intern?

You will maintain proper narcotic documentation, ensure appropriate medication dosing and monitoring, dispense medications accurately, and assist pharmacists with patient profiles and medication education.

Is this position available to military veterans and spouses?

Yes, Ascension is a military-friendly organization and promotes career flexibility for military families, spouses, veterans, and reservists.

Do I need to provide any certifications or licensures for this position?

While no specific certifications or licenses are mentioned, you must be enrolled in an accredited pharmacy program.

Does Ascension provide equal employment opportunities to all applicants?

Yes, Ascension is committed to equal employment opportunities regardless of various legally protected statuses.

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Ascension

A faith-based healthcare organization dedicated to transformation through innovation across the continuum of care.

Science & Healthcare
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10,001+
Employees
1999
Founded Year

Mission & Purpose

Ascension (www.ascension.org) is a faith-based healthcare organization dedicated to transformation through innovation across the continuum of care. As one of the leading non-profit and Catholic health systems in the U.S., Ascension is committed to delivering compassionate, personalized care to all, with special attention to persons living in poverty and those most vulnerable. In FY2018, Ascension provided nearly $2 billion in care of persons living in poverty and other community benefit programs. Ascension includes approximately 156,000 associates and 34,000 aligned providers. The national health system operates more than 2,600 sites of care – including 151 hospitals and more than 50 senior living facilities – in 21 states and the District of Columbia, while providing a variety of services including physician practice management, venture capital investing, investment management, biomedical engineering, facilities management, clinical care management, information services, risk management, and contracting through Ascension’s own group purchasing organization.