UAMS - University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences · 1 day ago
Student Employee - Pharmacy Intern - Cancer Institute
Little Rock
Internship
Onsite
Intern
$20.34/hr - $20.34/hrThe University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) is a collaborative health care organization focused on improving patient care. The Student Employee in the Cancer Institute Pharmacy will assist the pharmacist in dispensing operations, including compounding sterile preparations and ensuring compliance with safety standards.
EducationHealth CareNon Profit
No H1B
Responsibilities
Proves competency in sterile compounding by successful completion of sterile product validation and gloved fingertip testing according to policy and procedure
Assists with sterile compounding under the direction of the pharmacists, including hazardous medications (i.e. chemotherapy) and non-hazardous medications
Performs basic pharmaceutical calculations
Assembles products for the preparation of parenteral medication
Properly performs barcode scanning in the appropriate software to verify that the correct components were used to prepare sterile products
Reconstitutes, measures, and adds medications to a parenteral fluid under the supervision of and final check by a pharmacist
Accurately documents waste in the appropriate place in the electronic medical record to ensure billing compliance
Under the supervision and checking of a pharmacist, prepares batches of commonly used IV medications for future patient use
Troubleshot and corrected drug delivery and equipment issues as needed
Knows how to use all equipment necessary in the compounding process, including syringes, needles, tubing, IV bags, laminar airflow hoods, biological safety cabinets, elastomeric pumps, infusion cassettes, etc
Complies with all departmental and institutional policies and procedures
Understands and follows USP <797> and <800>, as well as all other applicable standards, regulations, and policies related to sterile compounding and hazardous drug handling
Maintains proper cleanliness and disinfection of all rooms, equipment, work surfaces, hoods and storage carts and bins in the cleanroom suites by completing daily, weekly and monthly cleaning tasks as assigned and per policy
Deactivates/decontaminates hazardous drug residues with appropriate agents as defined by policy, and as required by USP <800>
Documents all cleaning activities on the appropriate log sheets or electronic software
Documents temperatures for rooms, refrigerators and freezers
Documents daily pressure differentials for all rooms in the cleanroom suites
Calibrates Repeater pumps when appropriate, and documents appropriately
Performs and documents monthly inspection of assigned medication storage area
Promptly reports to supervisor or other appropriate individual if there are any deficiencies or problems with any equipment, facilities, or drug distribution
Other duties as needed
Qualification
Required
Enrolled or accepted into an ACPE-accredited college/school of pharmacy
Must work towards obtaining a Pharmacy Intern License within six months of hire
Pharmacy Intern License by the Arkansas State Board of Pharmacy OR Pharmacy Technician License by the Arkansas State Board of Pharmacy
Preferred
Relevant pharmacy experience as a technician or intern (i.e. previous hospital experience, sterile compounding experience, hazardous drug handling, etc.)
Specialized certificate/certification (i.e. PTCB Certified Compounded Sterile Preparation Technician, ASHP Sterile Compounding Certificate, etc.)
Computer skills (i.e. Microsoft Office and EMR experience)
Strong math skills
Proof of Veteran Status
Benefits
Health: Medical, Dental and Vision plans available for qualifying staff and family
Holiday, Vacation and Sick Leave
Education discount for staff and dependents (undergraduate only)
Retirement: Up to 10% matched contribution from UAMS
Basic Life Insurance up to $50,000
Career Training and Educational Opportunities
Merchant Discounts
Concierge prescription delivery on the main campus when using UAMS pharmacy
Company
UAMS - University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences
UAMS is the state’s only comprehensive academic health center, with colleges of Medicine, Nursing, Pharmacy, Health Professions and Public Health; a graduate school; a hospital; a northwest Arkansas regional campus; a statewide network of regional centers; and seven institutes: the Winthrop P.
Founded in 1879
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$5.65MKey Investors
National Institute of Allergy and Infectious DiseasesNational Cancer Institute
2023-03-16Grant· $1M
2022-08-25Grant· $3.4M
2022-06-23Grant· $1.25M
Leadership Team
Amanda George
Vice Chancellor for Finance & Chief Financial Officer
Christina Clark
Chief Operating Officer
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