Pharmacy Intern I
Job ID:
R214360
Shift:
1st
Full/Part Time:
Part_time
Pay Range:
$25.00 – $25.00
Location:
Aurora Medical Center West Allis – 8901 W Lincoln Ave
West Allis, WI 53227
Benefits Eligible:
No
Hours Per Week:
8
Our Commitment to You:
Advocate Health offers a comprehensive suite of Total Rewards: benefits and well-being programs, competitive compensation, generous retirement offerings, programs that invest in your career development and so much more – so you can live fully at and away from work, including:
Compensation
- Base compensation within the position’s pay range based on factors such as qualifications, skills, relevant experience, and/or training
- Premium pay such as shift, on call, and more based on a teammate’s job
- Incentive pay for select positions
- Opportunity for annual increases based on performance
Benefits and more
- Paid Time Off programs
- Health and welfare benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life, and Short- and Long-Term Disability
- Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses
- Family benefits such as adoption assistance and paid parental leave
- Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs
- Educational Assistance Program
Schedule Details/Additional Information:
Every other weekend, rotating between 1st and 2nd shift plus rotating holidays. 1st shift hours are 6:30am-3:00 and 2nd shift hours are 2:30pm-11:00pm.
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.
Experience 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
This job description indicates the general nature and level of work expected of the incumbent. It is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of physical requirements and working conditions.
Preferred Job Requirements
Preferred Education:
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.
Aurora Health Care is the largest health system in Wisconsin and a national leader in clinical innovation, health outcomes, consumer experience and value-based care. The state’s largest private employer, the system serves patients across 17 hospitals, more than 70 pharmacies and more than 150 sites of care. Aurora Health Care, in addition to Advocate Health Care in Illinois and Atrium Health in the Carolinas, Georgia and Alabama, is now part of Advocate Health, the third-largest nonprofit, integrated health system in the United States. Committed to providing equitable care for all, Advocate Health provides nearly $5 billion in annual community benefits.
