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About the Job General Summary of Position The Inpatient Pharmacy at MedStar Franklin Square is currently hiring a Pharmacy Student. This role provides an excellent opportunity for pharmacy students to gain valuable hands-on experience in the inpatient pharmacy setting while developing the knowledge, skills, and confidence needed for a successful career as a pharmacist. Working under the supervision of licensed pharmacists, this role offers practical exposure to patient care, medication management, pharmacy workflow, and healthcare collaboration.
Primary Duties and Responsibilities Assists in troubleshooting and maintenance of automated drug distribution system. Serves as a resource to nursing and pharmacy technicians regarding the use and control of drugs in the automated system. Assists pharmacist with filling orders and IV preparation and delivery. Checks stock on a regular basis to ensure that stock is maintained in accordance with FDA requirements.
Under direct supervision compounds labels and packages medications and pharmaceuticals. Under direct supervision prepares clear and concise clinical briefs for use by nurses medical staff and pharmacy. Upon demonstration of competency in research and appropriate patient care consults with and advises medical staff personnel regarding utilization of drugs and pharmaceuticals. Upon demonstration of competency in research and appropriate patient care uses principles of patient-centered care works with unit-based staff and medical staff concerning prescriptions orders drug and pharmaceutical detailing errors adverse drug reactions and complaints.
Upon demonstration of competency to preceptor monitors drug therapy for appropriateness based on individual patient parameters and suggests alternate drug dosage and/or drug therapy when appropriate. Participates in meetings and on committees and represents the department and hospital in community outreach efforts. Performs other duties as assigned. Minimal Qualifications Education Pharm.D. student actively enrolled in a program from an ACPE accredited school of pharmacy Experience 6 months experience in a hospital setting required Licenses and Certifications PharmD student actively in a program from an ACPE accredited school of pharmacy required Pharmacy Student Intern license from the State of Maryland required upon hire OR Certified by a national pharmacy technician certification program and Registered Pharmacy Technician in the State of Maryland required upon hire This position has a hiring range of USD $18.00 - USD $29.74 /Hr.