Pharmacy Intern TAR - LTC Pharmacy

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• Assists in the preparation and dispensing of medications under pharmacist supervision. Troubleshoots and resolves issues related to medication dispensing systems. Conducts specific preparation and dispensing functions relevant to practice area.
• Manages medication stock levels, ensuring proper storage and organization. Rotates stock efficiently and remove expired medications to minimize waste. Utilizes and maintains automated dispensing systems and medication delivery methods. Assists pharmacists in retrieving medications from inventory areas as needed.
• Ensures compliance with pharmacy policies, procedures, and industry regulations. Participates in quality assurance initiatives to enhance medication safety and operational efficiency. Documents required logs, safety checks, and compliance measures accurately. Assists with controlled substance management, including verification of safe handling procedures.
• Contributes to special initiatives focused on medication safety, operational improvements, and clinical enhancements. Participates in ongoing training and professional development to stay current with industry best practices. Engages in service recovery efforts, proactively addressing challenges in medication distribution and patient care.
• Other duties as assigned.

• Successfully completed the first professional year of study in an Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE) program required OR a graduate from a non-accredited program that has passed NAPLEX and been approved by the board office as eligible to apply for a limited (intern) permit required
• Foreign graduates must have received a determination of equivalent training and education accepted by the NYS Board of Pharmacy required

• Excellent communication skills, attention to detail, independent judgement and problem solving required

• Valid NYS Limited (Intern) Permit required

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