Pharmacy Intern

Emory Healthcare•Atlanta, GA

About The Position

Works under the direct supervision of a registered pharmacist to support pharmaceutical care for patients. Procures, receives, prepares, packages, distributes, and disposes of medications and pharmaceutical supplies. Maintains an established inventory of drugs and commonly used supplies. Re-orders and stocks items upon delivery to ensure immediate availability of medications and supplies. Maintains competency and follows departmental, USP, DEA, and FDA guidelines when repackaging and compounding pharmaceutical products. Properly operates, troubleshoots, monitors, and cleans departmental automation and equipment. Ensures pharmacist product verification and facilitates timely and appropriate medication distribution while maintaining product integrity. Maintains accurate records and patient profiles, including charging and crediting. Responds promptly to customer needs by: Answering phone calls Counseling patients Receiving and distributing messages Triaging requests appropriately Demonstrates effective time management and task prioritization to support timely and safe patient care. Assists with operational support functions, including: Inventory management Departmental cleaning Disinfecting and decontaminating work areas Calibrates IV pumps and other equipment as needed. Conducts regular quality assurance inspections focused on TJC requirements, including checking product and equipment integrity and expiration dates. Performs prior authorizations and medication assistance within outpatient areas as needed. Maintains competency and follows departmental, OSHA, USP, URAC, and EPA guidelines to safely handle, prepare, distribute, and dispose of hazardous and non-hazardous products. May collect, monitor, and evaluate data to analyze results and support performance improvement initiatives related to safe medication handling. Identifies and corrects discrepancies discovered through performance improvement processes. Under pharmacist supervision, may participate in direct patient care activities, including: Medication history interviews Medication education and patient counseling Medication management Vaccination administration Pharmacokinetic monitoring Drug information support May be assigned administrative projects, particularly focused on quality improvement and financial stewardship. Performs all other duties as assigned.

Requirements

Acceptance and/or active enrollment in an accredited College of Pharmacy.
Active Georgia Pharmacy Intern License.
Physical Requirements (Medium): 20-50 lbs.; up to 50% of the workday; 0-20 lbs up to 50% of workday; Lifting 50 lbs max; Carrying of objected up to 35 lbs.; Occasional to frequent standing and walking, occasional sitting, close eye work (computers, typing, reading, writing), physical demands may vary depending on assigned work area and work tasks.
Environmental Factors: Factors affecting environment conditions may vary depending on the assigned work area and tasks. Environmental exposures include but are not limited to: Blood-borne pathogen exposure bio-hazardous waste, chemical/gases/fumes/vapors, communicable diseases, electrical shock, floor surfaces, hot/cold temperatures, indoor/outdoor conditions, latex, lighting, patient care/handling injuries, radiation, shift work, travel may be required. Use of personal protective equipment, including respirators, environmental conditions may vary depending on assigned work area and tasks.

Responsibilities

Works under the direct supervision of a registered pharmacist to support pharmaceutical care for patients.
Procures, receives, prepares, packages, distributes, and disposes of medications and pharmaceutical supplies.
Maintains an established inventory of drugs and commonly used supplies.
Re-orders and stocks items upon delivery to ensure immediate availability of medications and supplies.
Maintains competency and follows departmental, USP, DEA, and FDA guidelines when repackaging and compounding pharmaceutical products.
Properly operates, troubleshoots, monitors, and cleans departmental automation and equipment.
Ensures pharmacist product verification and facilitates timely and appropriate medication distribution while maintaining product integrity.
Maintains accurate records and patient profiles, including charging and crediting.
Responds promptly to customer needs by: Answering phone calls, Counseling patients, Receiving and distributing messages, Triaging requests appropriately
Demonstrates effective time management and task prioritization to support timely and safe patient care.
Assists with operational support functions, including: Inventory management, Departmental cleaning, Disinfecting and decontaminating work areas, Calibrates IV pumps and other equipment as needed.
Conducts regular quality assurance inspections focused on TJC requirements, including checking product and equipment integrity and expiration dates.
Performs prior authorizations and medication assistance within outpatient areas as needed.
Maintains competency and follows departmental, OSHA, USP, URAC, and EPA guidelines to safely handle, prepare, distribute, and dispose of hazardous and non-hazardous products.
May collect, monitor, and evaluate data to analyze results and support performance improvement initiatives related to safe medication handling.
Identifies and corrects discrepancies discovered through performance improvement processes.
Under pharmacist supervision, may participate in direct patient care activities, including: Medication history interviews, Medication education and patient counseling, Medication management, Vaccination administration, Pharmacokinetic monitoring, Drug information support
May be assigned administrative projects, particularly focused on quality improvement and financial stewardship.
Performs all other duties as assigned.