Pharmacy Technician Intern

Job Description

About the Role
The Pharmacy Technician Intern supports licensed pharmacists in the practice of pharmacy, demonstrating leadership and initiative, and fulfilling the needs of the department and the Medical Center. This role also involves training newly hired pharmacy technicians and interns, while embodying the Rush mission, vision, and values, and adhering to Rush policies and procedures.

What You’ll Do
• Recognizes and identifies various classifications of medications, medication names, dosage forms and routes of administration.
• Ability to use available print and online references as appropriate.
• Understand the pharmacy workflow for first doses, Pyxis refills, cart fill and batches.
• Understand the pharmacy workflow for medication returns and medication disposal.
• Performs pharmaceutical calculations accurately including fundamental math calculations, metric conversions, pharmaceutical dose calculations and parenteral dose calculations.
• Responsible for the accurate interpretation of EPIC pharmacy labels.
• Interpretation and understanding of medical abbreviations.
• Identification and differentiation of various types of medication orders (Scheduled, PRN, Once, STAT, NOW).
• Ability to appropriately label all medication dosage forms including auxiliary labels for expiration and storage as required.
• Responsible for the accurate and timely filling and delivery of patient-specific medications and Pyxis restocks.
• Ability to troubleshoot Pyxis equipment (i.e.: failed drawers, inventory, outdates).
• Ability to utilize technology in the pharmacy (i.e.: Carousels, DoseEdge, WASP, MILT, RxVerify) as needed for assigned duties.
• Responsible for the preparation of non-sterile compounding and packaging.
• Ability to accurately draw up oral syringes, compound topical medications and other duties as assigned.
• Recognizes the regulations for repackaging medications and complies with all required labeling and documentation procedures for non-sterile compounding and packaging.
• Responsible for answering phones, assisting caller with missing medication requests and any other technical duties as assigned.
• Responsible for utilization of Epic for technical requests (i.e.: missing medications, Pyxis out of stock and responding to in-basket messages).
• Responsible for inventory, storage and supply maintenance of assigned areas.
• Place orders through RxWorks to maintain adequate inventory levels as assigned.
• Follow stock rotation practices when putting away medication orders.
• Responsible for compliance with USP and aseptic technique practices when preparing sterile products.
• Recognizes incompatible, unstable and/or expired compounded sterile products.
• Maintains all required documentation of compounded sterile products and production areas for sterile products.
• Recognizes investigational drug orders and documentation requirements for preparation and use.
• Responsible for exchanging emergency carts and completion of required documentation as assigned.
• Responsible for knowing the laws and regulations related to controlled substances.
• Maintain cleanliness of all equipment and work areas.
• Knowledge of departmental and Medical Center safety practices.
• Awareness of departmental quality assurance processes.
• Actively participates in various departmental committees and educational activities as assigned.
• Responsible for the smooth and efficient technical operation of the specific practice site.
• Provides in advance and in follow-up the management of issues of a departmental or site-specific nature regardless of absence from the work site.
• Assists supervisor and pharmacist working in the area in the execution of related assignments involving technical support for the department or practice site.
• Responsible for participation in the review, revision, and preparation of related policies and procedures for the Department of Pharmacy Policy and Procedure manual.
• Provides departmental support and leadership in fulfilling departmental staffing needs as required during short staffing situations.
• Under the direct supervision of the pharmacist, may perform medication admission histories.
• Under the direct supervision of the pharmacist, may perform medication discharge counseling.
• Under the direct supervision of the pharmacist, may perform IV to PO reports.
• Under the direct supervision of the pharmacist, may perform creatinine clearance monitoring.
• Under the direct supervision of the pharmacist, may perform Drug Use Evaluations.
• Under the direct supervision of the pharmacist, may perform any and all other duties as assigned.
• Interacts professionally and appropriately with other healthcare professionals and RUMC employees.
• Demonstrates ability to coach/train other technicians and pharmacy students.
• Demonstrates adaptability, initiates action, manages work, contributes to team success, communication, professional knowledge and technical skills, continuous learning and exhibits a passion for the Rush Mission, Vision and Values according to the Department of Pharmacy Technician Career Ladder expectations.
• Will participate in evening medication reconciliation once weekly during P3 year to assist in achieving department’s goals in medication histories for high risk patients.

You’re a Good Fit If You
• Are currently enrolled at an accredited college of pharmacy.
• Have a current Pharmacy Technician Student license for the state of IL.
• Possess the ability to effectively follow directions, analyze problems and interpret analytical data.
• Have strong communication skills with an emphasis on customer service skills.
• Are accountable for your actions, progress and development.
• Demonstrate attention to detail to provide high quality care and accurate medication preparation.
• Have the ability to operate technology accurately and efficiently by the end of the defined training period.
• Consistently demonstrate leadership and initiative to peers and others in handling workload.
• Are frequently required to engage in planning, prioritizing, and analyzing situations.
• Have a consistent outstanding attendance record relating to tardiness and absences.
• Are willing to fill unscheduled absences as required.

Bonus Qualifications
• Attitude to learn and grow professionally.
• Superior time management skills in order to balance school and work without compromising either.

Role Highlights & Compensation
• Pay Range: $22.00 per hour
• Rush offers exceptional rewards and benefits.
• Work Type: Restricted Part Time (Total FTE less than 0.5)
• Shift: Shift 2
• Work Schedule: 4 Hr (4:00:00 PM – 9:00:00 PM)
• This is a not full time position.
• Shifts will vary from daytime to evening and included weekends.
• Evening medication reconciliation shifts are expected at least once weekly once the intern becomes a P3 student.
• Interns are expected to pick up shifts during holiday and summer breaks.
• Full time work may be available if the intern is interested.