Intern Pharmacist

Nuvance Health has a network of convenient hospital and outpatient locations — Danbury Hospital, New Milford Hospital, Norwalk Hospital and Sharon Hospital in Connecticut, and Northern Dutchess Hospital, Putnam Hospital Center and Vassar Brothers Medical Center in New York — plus multiple primary and specialty care physician practices locations, including The Heart Center, a leading provider of cardiology care, and two urgent care offices. Non-acute care is offered through various affiliates, including the Thompson House for rehabilitation and skilled nursing services, and the Home Care organizations.

Summary:

Under the general supervision of the Pharmacy Operations Manager or Supervisor, and under the direct supervision of a licensed registered pharmacist, assists in the procurement and preparation of medication for dispensing, and maintains all records in accordance with Federal and State laws and Nuvance Health policies and procedures. Participates in all pharmacy activities and works to achieve the goals of the institution and department. Job duties and responsibilities will be commensurate with experience, performance, and years of education in an accredited school of pharmacy.

Responsibilities:

General

·Maintains and complies with all state, federal and regulatory requirements for pharmacy and medication management

·Performs monthly quality assurance activities.

·Participates in shift to shift huddles and staff meetings.

·Completes corporate compliance and health stream modules (annually)

Central Dispensing

·Operates pharmacy dispensing technology and troubleshoots problem/failures as appropriate

·Assists pharmacist in the gathering and preparing medications while adhering to policies related to unit dose packaging, regulations and proper record keeping

·Prepares extemporaneous compounds following established USP795 standards and practices.

IV Admixture / USP 797 Compliance

·Prepares all IV admixtures following 797 policies and procedures

·Performs required daily and monthly cleaning tasksfollowing established USP 797 standards and practices

·Completes routine USP 797 competencies quarterly

Hazardous Drug Handling- USP 800

·Performs hazardous medication preparation in compliance with USP 800 standards

·Completes annual didactic test on USP 800 proper practice and procedures.

Inventory Management

• Performing technical and clerical functions associated with the ordering, receiving, packaging, and distribution of medication inventory (including controlled substances)

· Identifies and navigates potential drug shortages.

·Operates Automated Dispensing Cabinet (ADC) information system

oAccurately fills and maintains automated dispensing cabinets following departmental and statutory requirements.

oPerforms required audits and maintains record keeping of controlled substance dispensing and waste

oAssists in preparation for state and federal inspection

Medication History

·Obtains and clarifies patient’s home medication list by utilizing drug information resources, contacting community pharmacies, interviewing patient/ family and reviewing prescription bottles

·Compiles and performs data entry of comprehensive medication lists including prescription, OTC, and supplement medications

Clinical Tasks (under direct supervision of licensed pharmacist)

• Interprets physician prescriptions and medication orders
• Provides drug information to patients, medical staff, nursing staff and ancillary department personnel

· Reviews patient profiles for drug interactions

·Medication recommendations and therapeutic drug monitoring

· Performs clinical interventions including dosage recommendations

· Assists in vaccinations Administers immunizations

Location: Norwalk-34 Maple St

Work Type: Per Diem

Standard Hours: 0.01

FTE: 0.200000

Work Schedule: Day/Eve 8

Work Shift: 7AM to 330 PM ; 930 AM to 6 PM ; 330pm to 1130pm

Org Unit: 468

Department: Pharmacy

Exempt: Not Applicable

Grade: S1

Salary Range:

$15.3000 - $22.4200 Hourly

Working conditions: Essential: * Some manual skills / motor coord & finger dexterity * Medium to Heavy effort. May exert up to 35 lbs. force * Generally pleasant working conditions. * Some occupational risk

EOE, including disability/vets.

We will endeavor to make a reasonable accommodation to the known physical or mental limitations of a qualified applicant with a disability unless the accommodation would impose an undue hardship on the operation of our business. If you believe you require such assistance to complete this form or to participate in an interview, please contact Human Resources at 203-739-7330 (for reasonable accommodation requests only). Please provide all information requested to assure that you are considered for current or future opportunities.

Salary : $15 - $22