Pharmacy Student

Job description

Under direct supervision of a pharmacist and following prescribed procedures, assists in processing physicians' medication orders. Prepares various drugs and I.V. solutions for delivery to patients and labels pharmaceutical orders. Education: HS or equivalent and good standing at an accredited school of pharmacy Licensures/Certifications: Maryland Registered Pharmacy Technician- student Experience: Not Applicable Skills: • Basic knowledge of the metric system. • Basic knowledge of the different types of pharmaceutical dosage forms and drug nomenclature. • Ability to perform the basic ratio and proportion mathematical calculations. • Ability to enter data via various computer applications in a timely manner. • Performs other duties as assigned. Principal Duties and Responsibilities: • Triages telephone calls / window requests. • Operates pharmacy automation systems to include Medtech. • Fills unit dose carts. Operates pharmacy distribution automation. • Fills medication orders by obtaining appropriate drug products, preparing any necessary labels, completing appropriate records, and completing appropriate records for drug distribution. Notifies pharmacist of any discrepancies. • Replenishes Pharmacy dispensing stock, places them in the appropriate locations and notifies Pharmacy Purchasing Coordinator of low stock situations. Assists in controlled substance inventory, record keeping and distribution. • Performs miscellaneous departmental housekeeping duties such as disinfecting the laminar flow workstations at specified intervals and maintaining equipment. • Prepackages oral medications (i.e., tablets, capsules and liquids) and prepares I.V. solutions for dispensing to patients. • Reads e-mail daily on scheduled work days. • Sorts various documents sent to the department and appropriately distributes accordingly for processing in a timely fashion. • Identifies and anticipates issues. Takes responsibility to resolve issue. • Readily accepts challenges and performs assignments effectively. All roles must demonstrate GBMC Values: Respect I will treat everyone with courtesy. I will foster a healing environment. Treats others with fairness, kindness, and respect for personal dignity and privacy Listens and responds appropriately to others’ needs, feelings, and capabilities Excellence I will strive for superior performance in every aspect of my work. I will recognize and celebrate the accomplishments of others. Meets and/or exceeds customer expectations Actively pursues learning and self-development Pays attention to detail; follows through Accountability I will be professional in the way I act, look and speak. I will take ownership to solve problems. Sets a positive, professional example for others Takes ownership of problems and does what is needed to solve them Appropriately plans and utilizes required resources for various job duties Reports to work regularly and on time Teamwork I will be engaged and collaborative. I will keep people informed. Works cooperatively and collaboratively with others for the success of the team Addresses and resolves conflict in a positive way Seeks out the ideas of others to reach the best solutions Acknowledges and celebrates the contribution of others Ethical Behavior I will always act with honesty and integrity. I will protect the patient. Demonstrates honesty, integrity and good judgment Respects the cultural, psychosocial, and spiritual needs of patients/families/coworkers Results I will set goals and measure outcomes that support organizational goals. I will give and accept help to achieve goals. Embraces change and improvement in the work environment Continuously seeks to improve the quality of products/services Displays flexibility in dealing with new situations or obstacles Achieves results on time by focusing on priorities and manages time efficiently Pay Range $17.35 - $26.36 Final salary offer will be based on the candidate's qualifications, education, experience and alignment with our organizational needs. Equal Employment Opportunity GBMC HealthCare and its affiliates are Equal Opportunity employers. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, age, national origin, mental or physical disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.