Pharmacist Intern PRN

Pharmacist Intern PRN

Medical City Arlington

Shift: PRN, as needed

Are you passionate about the patient experience? At HCA Healthcare, we are committed to caring for patients with purpose and integrity. We care like family! Jump-start your career as a Pharmacist Intern PRN today with Medical City Arlington.

Job Summary and Qualifications

The Pharmacy Intern performs all activities of a Pharmacy Technician, including IV admixture preparation and duties associated with automated cabinets and other duties as assigned by the pharmacy management team. Must work under the direct supervision of a pharmacist.

• Identifies critical issues, prioritize workload and communicate to appropriate personnel any issues in a timely manner. 
• Interacts in person and by phone with hospital personnel politely and appropriately. 
• Accurately maintains required documentation logs. 
• Complies with facility policy and procedures and regulatory requirements. 
• Responsible for maintaining medication storage and security as per regulatory requirements throughout the organization. 
• Accurately performs audits (i.e. anesthesia, overrides, billing, etc.) as assigned. 
• Performs quality control and performance improvement functions as assigned. 
• Accurately performs and documents monthly medication storage are inspections as assigned. 
• Performs administrative billing functions. Assists the pharmacists in clinical reviews as assigned. 
• Accurately performs required calculations. 
• Accurately and safely compounds and label medications and parenteral admixtures. 
• Always utilizes aseptic techniques in the preparation of parenteral admixtures. 
• Compliant with all USP797 daily/monthly requirements (i.e. cleaning lamiar airflow cabinets, wearing personal protective equipment, etc.). 
• Always obtains a final check from the pharmacist before releasing any prepared parenteral compounds, before packaging any medications, or dispensing any medications. 
• Prepares all work record needed for day at their designated times. 
• Compounds chemotherapy preparation per established protocol. 
• Accurately transports medications and other pharmacy supplies in a timely manner to appropriate areas. 
• Accurately fills orders in the pharmacy. Process medication returns and restocking to the pharmacy. 
• Unpacks and scans medications to increment counts, and to decrement counts when dispensed. 
• Unpacks and scans medications to increment counts, and to decrement counts when dispensed. 
• Proficient in automated dispensing machines Performing daily ADC routines as assigned, i.e. restock, outdates, discrepancy resolution, loading and unloading, etc.) 
• Troubleshoots ADC issues (e.g. orders not coming across, drawer failures, medication jams, communication failure, etc.) 
• Able to reconfigure ADC's. Able to perform ADC build and set up functions. 
• Under direction will adjust medications Min and Max. narcotic discrepancy audits - investigate discrepancies to determine if true discrepancy and completes audit sheets and/or incidence reports as appropriate. 
• Replenishes ADCs, emergency cart trays, and other floor stock accurately and as needed.
•  Accurately packages and prepares medications for dispensing as assigned. 
• Complies with ongoing process to monitor outdates as per policy and procedures. 
• Performs receiving and check in of medication/supply orders as defined in policy and notifies the Technician Supervisor of any shortages, overages or product damage. 
• Manages drug supplies in a cost effective manner and identified opportunities to minimize waste. 
• Authorized to access secure drug and biological storage areas when completing a medication management orientation and when necessary to perform the assigned duties. 
• Other duties as assigned.

What qualifications you will need:

• (PHARM-Intern) Pharmacist - Intern
• Pharmacy Practice Residency - PGY1
• No Travel Required
• No experience Required

Benefits

Medical City Arlington, offers a total rewards package that supports the health, life, career and retirement of our colleagues. The available plans and programs include:

• Comprehensive benefits for medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, behavioral health and telemedicine services
• Wellbeing support, including free counseling and referral services
• Time away from work programs for paid time off, paid family leave, long- and short-term disability coverage and leaves of absence
• Savings and retirement resources, including a 401(k) Plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay (based on years of service), Employee Stock Purchase Plan, flexible spending accounts, preferred banking partnerships, retirement readiness tools, rollover support and financial wellbeing counseling
• Education support through tuition assistance, student loan assistance, certification support, dependent scholarships and a partnership with Galen College of Nursing
• Additional benefits for fertility and family building, adoption assistance, life insurance, supplemental health protection plans, auto and home insurance, legal counseling, identity theft protection and consumer discounts

Learn more about Employee Benefits

Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location.

Medical City Arlington is a 435+ bed full-service hospital located in south Arlington. Our services include heart & vascular, brain & spine, emergency and trauma care. We have cancer care, orthopedics, surgical and women's services for our patients. Our women’s complex has combined clinical excellence with thoughtful amenities including luxury maternity suites and personalized delivery methods. Our culture is what sets us apart. We have formed a team that works together with purpose. We focus on delivering high-quality care in an environment filled with safety and compassion. Our team consists of over 1,400 full-time and part-time nurses, therapists, technicians and other healthcare colleagues. Medical City Arlington is proud to be a leader in Dallas/Fort Worth healthcare. We have nearly 700 skilled physicians that represent a wide variety of medical specialties. We are the official hospital of the Texas Rangers. We form a team that focuses on high-quality care in an environment filled with compassion and service. As a part of the Medical City network of hospitals and specialists, patients are ensured access to leading medical experts and advanced healthcare innovations across the network.

HCA Healthcare has been recognized as one of the World’s Most Ethical Companies® by the Ethisphere Institute more than ten times. In recent years, HCA Healthcare spent an estimated $3.7 billion in cost for the delivery of charitable care, uninsured discounts, and other uncompensated expenses.

 

"The great hospitals will always put the patient and the patient's family first, and the really great institutions will provide care with warmth, compassion, and dignity for the individual."- Dr. Thomas Frist, Sr.
HCA Healthcare Co-Founder

If you are looking for an opportunity that provides satisfaction and personal growth, we encourage you to apply for our Pharmacist Intern PRN opening. We promptly review all applications. Highly qualified candidates will be contacted for interviews. Unlock the possibilities and apply today!

We are an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.