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Req #: 217729

Department: HARBORVIEW MEDICAL CENTER PHARMACY

Posting Date: 09/15/2023

Closing Info: Open Until Filled

Salary: $28.33 per hour

Shift: Alternate Work Shift

Notes: Open only to currently enrolled students in the UW School of Pharmacy - Year 2

As the region's only Level I Trauma center, Harborview Medical Center is well known for innovations and excellence in trauma care and its centers of emphasis: Trauma, Burn, Neurosciences, AIDS/STD CARER, and mentally and medically vulnerable populations. In addition to the centers of emphasis, HMC serves a mission population for King County. Harborview employees are committed to the vital role the institution plays in the immediate community, as well as the entire Northwest region. HMC is owned by King County and managed by the University of Washington (UW) and serves as a training site for UW’s School of Medicine.

The HARBORVIEW MEDICAL CENTER PHARMACY DEPARTMENT is looking for an outstanding PER DIEM PHARMACIST INTERN - YEAR TWO , to assist the pharmacist in professional activities and performing assigned tasks under the direct supervision of a registered pharmacist. Engage in preparation and packaging of medication and other pharmacist related functions under the direct supervision of a registered pharmacist. Routinely interacts with the public.

This opportunity is open to currently enrolled UW School of Pharmacy students, Year 2 .

Responsibilities: Outpatient Pharmacy: • Perform certified order entry of medication orders from the outpatient pharmacy computer. • Perform filling of prescriptions o Utilization of ScriptPro Central for filling, labeling and batching o Assist on-line processing of prescription orders o Assist patients with new and refill prescription orders o Pricing o Determination of payment mode o Assist patient with alternate sources of payment • Perform charging and billing functions o Third-party billing o Collection of payments and co-payments • Staff in satellite clinic pharmacy areas

Inpatient Pharmacy: • Package medications into single-unit packages. • Package patient specific medications in single-unit packages. • Maintain neat and accurate packaging records. • Fill Ward Stock Requisition sheets for nursing units. • Fill medications from Pyxis refill sheets for entire hospital. • Perform certified checking of Pyxis refill and IV batches. • Perform computer functions including label printing, charge/credit data, and order entry of prescriptions. • Delivery of medications and IV admixtures to nursing units or other areas of the hospital. • Prepare IV admixtures using proper aseptic technique in an accurate, efficient and timely manner. • Maintain current aseptic technique certification.

General Departmental Responsibilities:

• Answer inquiries under the general supervision of a pharmacist. • Counsel patient on appropriate use of their mediations under pharmacist supervision. • Perform clinical review of patient profiles under the general supervision of a pharmacist. • Maintain inventory control of pharmaceuticals and supplies. • Complete monthly clinic inspections or unit inspections. • Assist in preparation of compound pharmaceuticals under the direct supervision of a pharmacist. • Assist in training and orientation of pharmacy technicians, other interns and pharmacists. • Attend clinical conferences, summer intern conferences and annual retreat. • Prepare presentations as assigned for clinical conferences. • Maintain pharmacy work areas in a neat, orderly and clean fashion at all times. • Demonstrate attitudes and behaviors that contribute to a positive work environment. • Complete all Goals and Objectives as outlined in the Pharmacy Intern Program. • Maintain patient confidentiality according to Harborview Medical Center and HIPAA standards. • Know and follow all Harborview Medical Center and Department of Pharmacy Policies and Procedures. • Perform all related duties as assigned.

Desired: • Excellent oral and written communication skills. • Excellent analytical and organizational skills. • Ability to work independently. • Experience with computer systems and data entry preferred. • Ability to type 40 wpm, and use other standard equipment accurately and efficiently.

University of Washington is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to, among other things, race, religion, color, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, sex, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information.