Pharmacy Intern II (PRN) - Medical Oncology

Position Summary
Assists pharmacists with daily pharmacy operations in a supportive role, under the pharmacist’s direct supervision. Providing coverage in multiple areas: infusion, retail, and investigational drug services at all locations. Performs all duties of Pharmacy Intern PRN, plus advanced duties in several areas including assisting with training of new staff.

Job Description

Primary Duties & Responsibilities

• Prepares and compounds complex sterile parenteral products including cytotoxic and hazardous medications using proper aseptic technique, assuring continuous quality control during medication preparation. Performs required calculations, verification of doses, accurate preparation, dispense-prep, labelling and dispensing of medications. Includes timely delivery of finished products to nursing staff and patients.
• Processing retail prescriptions including but not limited to: typing, filling, submitting overrides for insurance claims, calling insurance companies, communicating with provider teams, operating a cash register, collecting patient copays, providing excellent customer service, coordinating prescription deliveries for patients, and filing paperwork. Submits Medicare Part B reports. Submits bank deposits.
• Assisting with Inventory management tasks including but not limited to rotating stock, unpacking orders, restocking, checking for expired or recalled medications, filling automated dispensing machines, completing inventory reports.
• Assists pharmacists with any requested pharmacy duties, answer telephone, responds to nursing, provider team staff, or patients. Ensures pharmacy is kept neat, clean, and orderly.
• Assist with the training of new staff. Updates educational reference materials. Contribute to policy and process improvement.
• Maintains compliance with quality assurance monitoring programs including but not limited to temperature monitoring of pharmacy room temperature, refrigerators and freezers.
• Participates in pharmacy continuing educational programs, seminars, and all required training and certifications to maintain job status and/or pharmacy licensure as required by law.

Working Condition

• Primarily working at Infusion pharmacy. May be required to float to other pharmacy services based on staffing needs: Infusion Pharmacy, Retail Pharmacy, Investigational Drug Services Pharmacy, and all Satellite locations.

Preferred Qualifications

• Completion of at least two years of undergraduate coursework.
• Experience in a leadership role.
• Pharmacy experience including IV admixture experience with demonstrated ability to ensure accurate drug dispensing; safe handling and preparation of cytotoxic and hazardous drugs; basic computer skills including typing; basic pharmacy skills. 
• Ability to understand and follow complex written or verbal instructions.
• Requires effective verbal and written communication skills; ability to organize time and work independently; able to handle confidential material.

Required Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent high school certification; currently enrolled full time and in good academic standing in an accredited School of Pharmacy (enrolled in Professional PharmD curriculum). One year experience in pharmacy operations or one or more years' experience as Pharmacy Intern PRN.
• Current registration in State of Missouri (or Illinois if applicable) as Pharmacy Intern.
• Basic Life Support certification. (Online BLS certifications, those without a skills assessment component, are not sufficient to meet the BLS requirements.).

Grade
C08-H

Salary Range
$20.17 - $30.24 / Hourly

The salary range reflects base salaries paid for positions in a given job grade across the University. Individual rates within the range will be determined by factors including one's qualifications and performance, equity with others in the department, market rates for positions within the same grade and department budget.

Accommodation

If you are unable to use our online application system and would like an accommodation, please email [email protected]  or call the dedicated accommodation inquiry number at 314-935-1149 and leave a voicemail with the nature of your request.

Pre-Employment Screening
All external candidates receiving an offer for employment will be required to submit to pre-employment screening for this position. The screenings will include criminal background check and, as applicable for the position, other background checks, drug screen, an employment and education or licensure/certification verification, physical examination, certain vaccinations and/or governmental registry checks. All offers are contingent upon successful completion of required screening.

Benefits Statement
This position is not eligible to receive benefits. Please visit our website at https://hr.wustl.edu/benefits/ to view eligibility criteria.

EEO/AA Statement
Washington University in St. Louis is committed to the principles and practices of equal employment opportunity and especially encourages applications by those from underrepresented groups. It is the University’s policy to provide equal opportunity and access to persons in all job titles without regard to race, ethnicity, color, national origin, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, protected veteran status, or genetic information.

Diversity Statement
Washington University is dedicated to building a diverse community of individuals who are committed to contributing to an inclusive environment – fostering respect for all and welcoming individuals from diverse backgrounds, experiences and perspectives. Individuals with a commitment to these values are encouraged to apply.