Pharmacist Intern

Overview

CHI Memorial Hospital now part of CommonSpirit Health formed between Catholic Health Initiatives (CHI) and Dignity Health is once again the only hospital in the Chattanooga area to be named a Best Regional Hospital by U.S. News & World Report. We are proud to be the regional referral center of choice providing health care throughout Southeast Tennessee and North Georgia. We offer the following benefits to support you and your family: On-site childcare with extended hours Care@Work premium account for additional support with children pets dependent adults and household needs Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for you and your family Paid Time Off (PTO) Health/Dental/Vision Insurance Flexible spending accounts Voluntary Protection: Group Accident Critical Illness and Identify Theft Adoption Assistance Tuition Assistance for career growth and development Matching 401(k) and 457(b) Retirement Programs Wellness Program Additional incentives for eligible full time day shift and night shift opportunities

Responsibilities

Post Grad

The pharmacy intern is responsible for assisting the Pharmacist in medication preparation, compounding, inventory management, and distribution, requiring extreme accuracy and attention to detail. The pharmacy intern has responsibility for assisting with controlled substances management, meeting DEA, FDA, and state regulations, and has access to and manages medication storage areas using pharmacy automation. The pharmacy intern fields and triages calls and questions regarding medication distribution, assisting other caregivers within their scope of practice. The intern will also actively participate in clinical and administrative functions under the direct supervision of a licensed pharmacist to augment their education and to gain insight and practical experience in their future roles as pharmacists.

1. Use pharmacy automation to optimize safety and efficiency in drug distribution.

2. Compound IV Admixture of sterile and non-sterile products according to USP and Board of Pharmacy requirements (if applicable by job assignment)

3. Repackage medication into unit dose following USP regulations

4. Perform specialized narcotic distribution, maintains accurate perpetual inventories and identifies discrepancies

5. Manage pharmaceutical and supply inventory; completes cycle counts and monitors medication inventory levels and expiration dates

6. Perform nursing unit/clinical area medication storage area inspections

7. Perform pharmaceutical calculations accurately and independently

8. Respond appropriately to customers (healthcare professionals, patients, families, and other caregivers) and other requests via telephone or in person to appropriately manage issues and provide follow-up

9. Participate in clinical and administrative functions as assigned by pharmacy leadership

10. Other duties as assigned by management

Qualifications

Acceptance to an accredited College of Pharmacy or current enrollment in an accredited College of Pharmacy

Pay Range

$13.44 - $18.48 /hour

We are an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.