Pharmacy Intern PRN

JOB PURPOSE:
Performs duties to assist the pharmacist in the procurement, distribution, documentation, and compounding related to drugs, solutions, and equipment to meet the needs of patients and staff. Responsible for being familiar with dosages and volumes of medications and solutions associated with infant, pediatric, adolescent, and geriatric patients as it relates to medication compounding and dispensing. Functions in accordance with standard written procedures, guidelines, and state and federal regulations. Responsible as assigned for the admixtures of medications to IV solutions including but not limited to the preparation of unit dose syringes, chemotherapy medications, and compounding of solutions/medications used in the critical care and OR satellite areas. Maintains adequate stock levels in assigned areas. Provides drug information and patient education (under the supervision of a licensed pharmacist). Completes assigned projects that may include staff education and clinical data collection and analysis.

Required Hours: One weekend every third weekend both Saturday and Sunday. One holiday per year on a rotating basis. Shifts are 8 hours. 8am-4:30pm and 9am-5:30pm on a rotating basis.

MINIMUM EDUCATION REQUIRED:
Enrollment in, or acceptance to, an accredited school or college of pharmacy.
MINIMUM EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:
Experience as a pharmacy technician preferred, but not required.
MINIMUM LICENSURE/CERTIFICATION REQUIRED BY LAW:
Registration with the Georgia State Board of Pharmacy as an Intern or Pharmacy Technician.