Pharmacy Student Job Listing at MedStar Health in Rosedale, MD (Job ID 164391)

Description

About the Job

General Summary of Position

The Inpatient Pharmacy at MedStar Franklin Square is hiring a PRN Pharmacy Student. 

The Pharmacy Student will conduct medication histories in the Emergency Room as well as Reviewing physician-prescribed medications to ensure appropriate dosing, therapeutic effectiveness, and the absence of allergies, drug interactions, or contraindications. All responsibilities are performed under the supervision and review of a licensed pharmacist. 

Primary Duties and Responsibilities

• Assists in troubleshooting and maintenance of automated drug distribution system. Serves as a resource to nursing and pharmacy technicians regarding the use and control of drugs in the automated system.
• Assists pharmacist with filling orders and IV preparation and delivery.
• Checks stock on a regular basis to ensure that stock is maintained in accordance with FDA requirements.
• Participates in the training of pharmacy technicians and other nonprofessional personnel to assist in the drug distribution process and ensure timely delivery of medications.
• Under direct supervision advises patients family and health care professionals on use of various
• medications including dosage side effects and composition.
• Under direct supervision compounds, labels and packages medications and pharmaceuticals.
• Under direct supervision ensures secure storage of narcotics and other controlled substances.
• Under direct supervision prepares clear and concise clinical briefs for use by nurses medical staff and pharmacy.
• Upon demonstration of competency in research and appropriate patient care consults with and advises medical staff personnel regarding utilization of drugs and pharmaceuticals.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Minimal Qualifications
Education

• Pharm.D. student actively enrolled in a program from an ACPE accredited school of pharmacy. required

Experience

• 6 months experience in a hospital setting required

Licenses and Certifications

• Certified by a national pharmacy technician certification program required and Registered Pharmacy Technician in the State of Maryland required or
• Holds a Pharmacy Student Intern license in the State of Maryland and
• PharmD student actively in a program from an ACPE accredited school of pharmacy required