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Outpatient Pharmacy Intern West Allis Hospital

Aurora Health Care, Milwaukee, WI, United States


Major Responsibilities

Under general supervision of a pharmacist, performs duties of a pharmacy technician such as: filling medication orders, delivering medications, compounding sterile and non-sterile preparations, interviewing patients to obtain medication histories, etc.

Provides pharmacy services to the patient care areas and customers by performing clerical duties in the pharmacy to ensure efficient operations and performs duties related to medication ordering, receipt, stocking, and inventory control.

Receives and interprets prescriptions for outpatients and enters them into the pharmacy computer system.

Adheres to the general hospital standards to promote a cooperative work environment by utilizing communication skills, interpersonal relationships, and team building.

Licensure, Registration, And/or Certification Required

Intern registration: NC, SC, GA

Licensure: GA (intern), IL (tech)

Permit: AL

Certification: SC

Tech registration: WI

Education Required
High School Diploma or GED equivalent and current enrollment in an accredited College of Pharmacy in the 1st year of the program required.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities Required

Proficient computer skills

Works well with management and pharmacy staff

Solid communication, analytical, and organizational skills

Physical Requirements And Working Conditions

Must be able to sit, stand, walk, lift, bend, kneel, climb, twist, crawl and reach above shoulders

Requires considerable walking, standing, pushing mobile cart of approximately 50 pounds and lifting 35 pounds of material

Must have functional vision, touch and hearing

Must be able to speak and be understood by others to communicate effectively

May be exposed to chemical and hazardous waste as well as blood and body fluids and communicable disease for which appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) is utilized to minimize exposure

Frequent fine motor motion of hands and wrists to perform manipulative skills such as writing, typing, data entry into the computer, and preparation of medications, including use of syringes

Takes necessary precautions to avoid inadvertent needle sticks, minor cuts or bruises. Exposed to various conditions throughout the workday such as walking on hard surfaces, climbing stairs and changes in temperature and humidity.

Operates all equipment necessary to perform the job

Flexibility to travel between pharmacy locations

Preferred Education
No additional education necessary

Preferred Job Requirements
No additional education necessary

Preferred Certificate/License
No additional certification or license necessary

Preferred Experience
No additional experience necessary

Preferred Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
No additional knowledge, skills, or abilities necessary

Disclaimer
All responsibilities and requirements are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities. This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only responsibilities to be performed by an employee occupying this job or position. Employees must follow any other job-related instructions and perform any other job-related duties requested by their leaders.

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