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The University of Kansas Health System · 2 months ago

Cancer Care Pharmacy Intern (PharmD Student)

Westwood, KS

Internship

Onsite

Intern

The University of Kansas Health System is seeking a Cancer Care Pharmacy Intern to provide collaborative pharmaceutical care within their healthcare system. The intern will work under the supervision of a licensed pharmacist, assisting in medication order filling, compounding, and maintaining pharmacy inventory while participating in quality management initiatives.

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Responsibilities

Performs ALL duties under the direct supervision of a pharmacist licensed in the State of Kansas

Assists in accurate medication order filling, compounding and record keeping to assure timely delivery of medications. Prepares medications using appropriate technique and equipment. Medications include, but are not limited to: Intravenous admixtures, chemotherapy, total parenteral nutrition, oral unit-dose or prepackaged medications, compounds, investigational drugs

Operates computer systems to accurately input medication orders and obtain necessary patient information

Uses a courteous and professional customer-focused approach while interacting directly or on the telephone with customers. Directs customers with potential problems to the pharmacist, supervisor or administrator as appropriate

Assists in maintaining pharmacy inventory and record keeping in accordance with state and federal law. Assures timely distribution of prescribed medications and stock items to nursing units and other hospital departments

Strives to remove barriers in achieving excellent pharmaceutical care by participating in organizational and departmental performance improvement efforts and utilizing effective communication skills relative to these initiatives

Maintains supervisor awareness of personal and team activities affecting the department. Reports medication errors at appropriate time of occurrence. Maintains a plan for personal development and completion of competency validation records. Participates in goal setting and ongoing development of team members

Takes responsibility for professional development and advancement of learning in the study of pharmacy

If applicable, participation in the quality management program is expected with the goal of improving services by monitoring processes, analyzing data, implementing interventions to improve and evaluating the effectiveness of those interventions

Responsibilities may include working to establish and maintain long and short term goals for the Quality Management Program; monitoring and documenting Quality Improvement Projects (QIPs) for progress in meeting QI goals; and providing guidance and education to staff on Quality Management priorities and projects

If applicable, as part of the program, the staff will uphold the quality of the Patient Management Program to include the development and reassessment of the program

Must be able to perform the professional, clinical and or technical competencies of the assigned unit or department

These statements are intended to describe the essential functions of the job and are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities. Skills and duties may vary dependent upon your department or unit. Other duties may be assigned as required