What are the responsibilities and job description for the Pharmacist License Pending position at UHS?
POSITION SUMMARY: Pharmacy Intern/Pharmacist in Training, under the supervision of a license 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 licensed 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 licensed pharmacist before they can dispense the information. Pharmacy Intern/Pharmacist in Training are allowed to take medication histories and 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 licensed pharmacist. They do not perform duties that can legally be performed only by a registered pharmacist.
Qualifications
QUALIFICATIONS:
1. Graduation from an accredited college of pharmacy or Foreign Pharmacy Graduate Equivalency Commission certification required
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 work within 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. Bachelor’s Degree in Pharmacy or Foreign Pharmacy Graduate Equivalency Commission certification required
2. Current Intern license in good standing with the appropriate State Board of Pharmacy, with the intent to become fully licensed as pharmacist or in the process of establishing reciprocation within the state of Texas within 6 months of employment or at the completion of the State required hours for Foreign Graduate Pharmacists.
3. Doctor of Pharmacy Degree, preferred
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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