Pharmacy Student - Poison Center

SUMMARY:
We are currently seeking 3 Pharmacy Students  to join our Poison Center Pharmacy team. This position is casual, no benefits, day and evening rotating shifts, and every 3^rd weekend.  Applicants must be accepted to an accredited college of pharmacy

Purpose of this position: Responsible for acting as an information resource to patients, physicians, nurses, and other healthcare professionals regarding medication therapy and drug-related information and literature. Maintains standards set by the department and translates policies and procedures into the daily operation of the pharmacy. Performs within scope of practice as defined by the Minnesota Board of Pharmacy.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Supports the values of the organization by demonstrating personal responsibility, respect for self and others, innovation through teamwork, dedication to caring, and excellence in customer service
• Participates in active learning through assigned preceptors and apply this learning to real time patient care
• Supports and assists the pharmacists, pharmacy supervisors, managers, and directors to integrate departmental and organizational goals into department’s activities
• Maintains the pharmacy in a clean and organized fashion
• Participates in special projects
• Performs within scope of practice, under pharmacist supervision

Poison Center Pharmacy Pre-pharmacy student:

Pre-pharmacy student:

• Responds to telephone calls from the public regarding nontoxic or minor poison exposures involving non-medication substances such as plants and household products, determines the type and severity of each exposure and recommends initial first aid and treatment advice per poison center guidelines
• Responds to telephone calls requesting tablet identification, basic poison information and poison prevention questions
• Performs follow-up calls on cases within scope
• Accurately records medical case information utilizing computerized data collection software
• Provides public poison prevention education
• Participates in case review and quality assurance activities

QUALIFICATIONS:

Minimum Qualifications:

• High school diploma required. Must be actively enrolled in an accredited college of pharmacy or seeking admission within twelve months of hire

Preferred Qualifications:

• Six to twelve months pharmacy experience preferred

License/Certifications:

• Active Pharmacy Intern License from the Minnesota Board of Pharmacy, when eligible to obtain