Pharmacist Intern

Summary:

The goal of pharmacy internship is to ensure that every pharmacy intern obtains the experience necessary to enable him or her to practice competently. The program will bridge the gap between the students academic background and practice through application and development of these skills on a day-to-day basis. Internship will provide the intern with experience in delivering pharmaceutical care to the patient. MyMichigan Medical Centers interns are given the opportunity to have work experience in all aspects of pharmacy practice over 2+ years. We start with the basics and build on education, experience, and level of desire. Interns will learn medication dispensing (interpreting orders, drug product selection, packaging, labeling), computer order entry of medication and IV orders, inventory control, IV compounding (aseptic technique and chemotherapy preparation), chart review, patient counseling, renal dosing, antibiotic monitoring, parenteral nutrition management, anticoagulation dosing and management, and much more. Internship is a cornerstone of a pharmacists education because it integrates classroom knowledge with professional practice performance.

Responsibilities:

(30%)* Patient Care: Accurately assists the pharmacist in providing excellent patient care. This includes pulling meds for new orders, answering phones, following through on requests form nursing or other departments, charging/crediting. Performs accurate and efficient cart exchange duties including medication crediting.

 

(20%)* Performs sterile compounding per USP 797 guidelines and non?sterile compounding per USP 795 guidelines. Universal precautions to be utilized when compounding or otherwise manipulating biologic products. Performs daily, monthly, and ad hoc cleaning/disinfection of designated IV room areas using MyMichigan Health?approved cleaning solutions.

 

(20%)* Customer Service: Provides excellent customer service in all areas of pharmacy.

 

(20%)* Restocking: Restocking and checking expiration dates accurately.

 

(10%)* Pick up shifts: Assisting other pharmacy staff and picking up shifts.

Certifications and Licensures:
N/A

Required Education:
Education: High School Diploma or GED Equivalent Experience: Completion of two (2) years Pre-Pharmacy in college and has been accepted into an accredited School of Pharmacy.

Other Information:

EXPERIENCE, TRAINING AND SKILLS:

Completion of two (2) years Pre-Pharmacy in college and is accepted into an accredited School of Pharmacy.

 

Interpersonal skills needed to communicate successfully with individuals and groups and Interact with people at all levels to communicate ideas and concepts in a clear and understandable manner.

 

MyMichigan Health is a technology driven organization and employees need to demonstrate competency in Microsoft Windows. An employee may be required to participate in further learning opportunities offered by MyMichigan Health.

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