Employment Type:

Part time

Shift:

Description:

POSITION PURPOSE

The position of the pharmacy intern is to develop the knowledge base and competency level in an inpatient setting while performing pharmacy functions under the direct supervision of a licensed pharmacist.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Functions performed as a pharmacy intern include, but are not limited to:

• Behave in accordance with the Mission, Vision, and Value of the organization

• Follow HIPAA regulation by maintaining confidentiality of information acquired pertaining to patients, providers, associates, and visitors to the hospital. Discuss patient and hospital information only among appropriate personnel in private places.

• Perform duties in compliance with all federal, state, and local regulation

• Perform non-sterile compounding

• Accurate medication checking

• Perform medication distribution

• Prepare carts for Pyxis medstation refills – can this be re-worded for those sites that don't have robots but have interns?

• Remove expired or soon to be expired medication from circulation

• Fill first doses

• Navigate and use EMR

• Maintain good rapport and cooperative relationships with all pharmacy and hospital staff. Approach conflicts in a constructive manner.

• Among the intern group, ensure daily intern coverage. If there is an open intern shift, assignment will be given to the intern with the least seniority on a rolling basis.

• If needed, prepare applicable vaccinations, confirm appropriateness through patient profile review and MCIR, and utilize appropriate vaccination preparation skills

• Administer vaccinations when applicable

• Adhere to the department policies

• Complete Health Stream assignment in a timely manner

• Perform other duties as assigned

REQUIRED EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE AND CERTIFICATION/LICENSURE

Education:

Currently enrolled in a Doctor of Pharmacy curriculum at an accredited college or school of Pharmacy

Licensure:

Current State of Michigan License as a Pharmacy Intern

REQUIRED SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• Ability to perform basic mathematical calculations accurately as documented by the successful completion of an internal examination.

• Ability to stand for long periods of time (at least four and up to eight hours per day) or to walk long distances without difficulty.

• Ability to learn computer and application skills as applicable

• Ability to interact with and work with people

• Ability to make judgements in demanding situation

• Ability to accommodate frequent changes in duties and volume of work

• Effective verbal and written communication skills

• Ability to listen empathetically

• Ability to logically organize details

• Ability to work independently as well as part of a team

• Ability to prioritize and problem solve

• Ability to manage multiple concurrent activities

• Analytical skills needed to effectively review the appropriateness of medication orders / dispensing and to respond to drug information questions

Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion

Trinity Health is one of the largest not-for-profit, Catholic healthcare systems in the nation. Built on the foundation of our Mission and Core Values, we integrate diversity, equity, and inclusion in all that we do. Our colleagues have different lived experiences, customs, abilities, and talents. Together, we become our best selves. A diverse and inclusive workforce provides the most accessible and equitable care for those we serve. Trinity Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other status protected by law.

Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion

Trinity Health is a family of 115,000 colleagues and nearly 26,000 physicians and clinicians across 25 states. Because we serve diverse populations, our colleagues are trained to recognize the cultural beliefs, values, traditions, language preferences, and health practices of the communities that we serve and to apply that knowledge to produce positive health outcomes. We also recognize that each of us has a different way of thinking and perceiving our world and that these differences often lead to innovative solutions.

Our dedication to diversity includes a unified workforce (through training and education, recruitment, retention, and development), commitment and accountability, communication, community partnerships, and supplier diversity.

EOE including disability/veteran