Job Description

POSITION SUMMARY:  Pharmacist Intern/Pharmacist in Training, under the supervision of a registered pharmacist, assists in the various activities of the pharmacy department. Pharmacist Intern/Pharmacist in Training assists the pharmacists in preparing and distributing medications, maintaining the drug inventory and maintenance of records. Pharmacist Intern/Pharmacist in Training function in accordance with standard written procedures, guidelines and state and federal regulations. Intern or Pharmacist in Training will be allowed to process orders but the orders must be validated by a Texas registered pharmacist before dispensing. Pharmacy intern/Pharmacist in Training will be allowed to answer drug information questions but must have the answer verified by a Texas registered pharmacist before they can dispense the information. Pharmacy intern/Pharmacist in Training are allowed to give patients counseling regarding instructions on how to use their medication, expected side effects and general precautions as well as interview patients to obtain further clarification regarding medication use. Pharmacy intern/Pharmacist in Training will assist when needed to perform MUE on patient charts when needed. The intern/pharmacist in training will participate in continuing education with the Texas licenses pharmacists as time permits. All work performed by a pharmacy intern/pharmacist in training must be supervised by a Texas registered pharmacist. They do not perform duties that can legally be performed only by a registered pharmacist.

QUALIFICATIONS:

1.     An aptitude for working with other health care professionals

2.     Ability to work independently and handle stress appropriately. 

3.     Ability to handle frequent interruptions and adapt to changes in workload and work schedule. 

4.     Ability to set priorities, make critical decisions and respond quickly to emergency requests.

5.      Ability to manage a diverse workforce.

6.      Ability to communicate effectively (verbal and written). 

7.      Knowledge of laws, rules and regulations that govern the practice of pharmacy

8.     Must demonstrate commitment and adherence to STHS’s Compliance Program and Code of Conduct through compliance with all policies and procedures, the Code of Conduct, attendance at required training and immediately reporting suspected compliance issue(s) to the Compliance Officer.

EDUCATION / LICENSURE:

1.  Current enrollment in a Doctor of Pharmacy Degree at an accredited School/College of Pharmacy

2.  Completion, at minimum, of initial academic year

3.  Current intern license in good standing with the appropriate State Board of Pharmacy

EEO Statement

All UHS subsidiaries are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and teammates. UHS subsidiaries are equal opportunity employers and as such, openly support and fully commit to recruitment, selection, placement, promotion and compensation of individuals without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), genetic information, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

We believe that diversity and inclusion among our teammates is critical to our success.

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