Non-Retail Part-Time Pharmacy Intern (Amber Specialty Pharmacy)

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At Amber Specialty Pharmacy, our commitment to patient care is unmatched. Enjoy fulfillment in a career where you have the opportunity to make a positive impact on patients with complex and chronic conditions.

Required: Nebraska Pharmacy Intern License

• Monday-Friday (NO WEEKENDS!)

• Hours: Shifts between 7am- 7pm

• Must pass post-offer, pre-employment drug background tests as allowed by state, federal, local ordinance, statutes and licensing/accreditation requirements.

Amber Specialty Pharmacy

Job Title: Pharmacy Intern

Department: Operations

FLSA: Non-Exempt

Reports to: Pharmacy Manager

Direct Reports: N/A

Under the direct supervision of a pharmacist, performs a wide variety of technical and clinical duties. Maintains confidential reports, entering, and retrieving data utilizing the computer system, preparing medication orders and provides accurate assistance to the pharmacist in performing daily duties. All orders are checked by a pharmacist prior to dispensing.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Calls provider’s offices for questions, clarifications, potential drug interactions, adverse reactions and other clinical interventions. Establishes and maintains effective professional relationships with providers.

• Monitors patient’s drug therapies and works with healthcare providers to ensure the best possible care is being given. 

• Enforces all state, federal and local laws pertaining to drug dispensing and patient information as well as company policies and procedures. Reports violations to supervisor and/or Pharmacy Manager.  

• Takes verbal prescription orders over the phone. 

• Counsels patients, caregivers, providers and others on medications as needed.

• Calls insurance companies for billing authorizations as needed. 

• Maintains an awareness of developments in the pharmacy industry that relates to job responsibilities and integrates then into own practice.

• Maintains privacy at all times for patient information.

• Operates pharmacy systems and software to obtain patient and drug related information for initial assessment, patient care planning, appropriate documentation and follow up in accordance with ACHC/URAC standards of accreditation.

• Offers recommendations for improvement and assists with implementation to achieve maximum efficiency.

• Reviews pharmacy department policies and procedures and inventory to ensure compliance with federal and state pharmacy regulations.

• Ensures compliance with DEA and state Board of Pharmacy regulations regarding maintenance of records and documents.  

• Ensures safe and effective use of medications by providing medication order verification, dosage regimen design, effective administration and drug therapy monitoring services.

• Provides information and guidance about the effects of medications and their dosage amounts and potential side effects. Help plan effective drug therapy programs using the entire patient history to make clinical decisions. 

• Analyze and investigates concerns from patients or providers regarding therapies or service. Assists with resolution of customer service opportunities regarding assigned department.

• Assists with the implementation, follow through, and administrative requirements associated with new clinical programs and all medications which require specialized monitoring via REMS, MTM, patient plan of care, or manufacturer based requirements.

• Adheres to all company policies as indicated in the handbook and directives issued by management. Has reviewed Policy and Procedure manual.

• Responsible for appropriately packing, labeling and appropriately shipping.

• This is an office based position.

Required Qualifications:  

    Six months or less of similar or related work experience

Educational Requirements:

    Enrolled in a School of Pharmacy

Licensure and Certification Requirements:

    Current registration as a Pharmacy Intern in the state in which you are working.

Physical Requirements

• In an 8 hour day, the employee may be asked to lift/carry 35 lbs.

• Ability to work a regular schedule

• In an 8 hour day the employee may stand/walk approximately 8 hours.

This is not intended to be an all-encompassing list of duties. The aforementioned job description is intended to be used as a guide to assist in accomplishing company objectives, covering only primary functions and responsibilities.

This position is required to complete background checks, including drug testing, criminal conviction history, references, OIG, and other relevant information as allowed by city, state, agency, organizations, or federal requirements/law.

Candidates must be able to pass a pre-employment drug test, background check, and health screening (if applicable).

Apply now and join our mission to provide exceptional patient care!