Assists the pharmacist in providing optimal pharmaceutical care to the patient. In addition, performs duties of a pharmacy technician; gathers, labels and distributes medications accurately and efficiently. Packages, prepares and safely compounds medications including hazardous substances accurately and efficiently. Handles, manages and distributes controlled substances in compliance with regulatory requirements and department policies; and assists with drug diversion surveillance. Assists with training new pharmacy staff. Assists with maintaining accurate medication inventories. Effectively communicates utilizing established systems and processes. Good organizational and problem-solving skills with the ability to prioritize critical work appropriately and assure timely delivery of product to the patient care areas. Ability to provide optimal customer service through verbal and written communication skills.
Enrolled as a full-time student in good standing and have completed the first P1 semester of a Doctor of Pharmacy program within the U.S. that is accredited (or in the process of pursuing accreditation) by the Accreditation Council of Pharmacy Education.
Alternatively, a Foreign Pharmacy Graduate who has achieved Foreign Pharmacy Graduate Examination Committee TM (FPGEC®) Certification through the National Association of Boards of Pharmacy (NABP) will be considered.
Preferred: Prior experience as a pharmacy technician preferred.
License/Certification: If registration and/or certification as a pharmacist intern (or equivalent) is required by the Board of Pharmacy (or equivalent) in the state in which the internship is conducted, this must be completed prior to and maintained throughout employment.
Foreign Pharmacy Graduates must have a FPGEC® Certificate awarded through the NABP, this must be completed prior to and maintained throughout employment.
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