Job Description:
Pharmacy Intern - Class of 2011
Ambulatory Pharmacy
Seattle, WA
Per Diem/On-call as needed
Variable Days/Variable Hours
Competitive Salary + DOE
Voted one of the top hospitals in Seattle, WA Virginia Mason Medical Center off ers healthcare professionals exciting opportunities to expand their careers in a team-oriented environment. Our multidisciplinary approach known as Team Medicine gives every individual the chance to contribute to the well-being of our patients and the continuing success of our medical center.
This position acts as a part of the pharmacy team to complete pharmacy services under the direct supervision of a registered pharmacist including prescriptions processing/filling; delivery of medications to inpatients; prescription compounding; ensuring that patients receive safe, appropriate and effective medical treatment by providing clinical drug information to physicians, nurses and patients; monitoring patient drug therapy, checking for drug-drug interactions; ensuring the provision of the most cost-effective therapy and recommending alternative drug treatments to providers when appropriate.
1. Enter prescription information into the computer system.
2. Bill the prescription to the insurance carrier as appropriate.
3. Fill the prescription with the correct drug, quantity, and provide directions as specified by the prescriber.
4. Perform extemporaneous drug compounding; making solutions, suspensions, creams, ointments, ophthalmic preparations, and injectable preparations.
5. Discuss prescription problems with the prescribing nurse or doctor.
6. Provide drug information to other healthcare providers as requested.
7. Provide drug information to patients regarding how the drug works, side effects, and how they should monitor its effectiveness or ineffectiveness, as well as warn them of potential adverse reactions and potential interactions with other drugs or food.
This position requires a working knowledge of drug formularies and insurance restrictions; strong organizational skills; excellent interpersonal skills; a working knowledge of clinical drug information; the ability to operate a computer system; the ability to compound sterile and non-sterile drugs; and the ability to work under stress and time pressures.
This position requires an Intern License from the Washington State Board of Pharmacy and to be enrolled in a accredited college of pharmacy making steady progress toward graduation and full pharmacist licensure.
Come join the quality health care leader in Seattle. Be a part of the Virginia Mason team where we offer you a competitive salary and comprehensive benefit package, all in a wonderful place to live. Seattle is a vibrant and sophisticated city that offers first-rate restaurants, shopping, theatre and an abundance of outdoor activities.
For more information or to apply online, visit our website at
www.VirginiaMason.org. We are an equal opportunity employer.
