Administrative Pharmacy Intern

• This application will close on September 18th at 5 pm*

Job Title & Specialty Area: Administrative Pharmacy Intern

Department: Pharmacy Services

Location: Dallas, TX

Shift: PRN, Variable Shifts

Job Type: On-site

Why Children's Health?

At Children's Health, our mission is to Make Life Better for Children, and we recognize that their health plays a crucial role in achieving this goal.

Through our cutting-edge treatments and affiliation with UT Southwestern, we strive to deliver an extraordinary patient and family experience, ensuring that every moment, big or small, contributes to their overall well-being.

Our dedication to promoting children's health extends beyond our organization and encompasses the broader community. Together, we can make a significant difference in the lives of children and contribute to a brighter and healthier future for all.

Summary:

The pharmacy administrative intern position is a longitudinal experience that develops clinical, professional, leadership, and administrative skills while providing insight into pharmacy operational services and their impact on patient care. This position includes a 10-week summer experience that integrates administrative responsibilities with clinical pharmacy practice in both the central pharmacy and emergency department. Throughout the academic year (fall, winter, and spring), the role continues with clinical pharmacy responsibilities, providing patient care in these settings The internship will be led and conducted under the supervision of clinical pharmacy preceptors along with team leaders and managers within the Children's Health pharmacy department.

Responsibilities:

• Contribute to process improvement initiatives through data collection, analysis, and presentation of findings to pharmacy leadership

• Collaborate with pharmacy leaders to conduct gap analyses and identify opportunities to improve medication-use processes

• Engage in departmental initiatives to gain insight into employee engagement strategies and organizational leadership

• Gain an understanding of project management, quality improvement tools and communication frameworks by observing and applying these tools within medication-use management projects and/or quality improvement projects to enhance workflows and patient safety

• Develop professional, leadership, and interpersonal skills by observing interactions and decision-making among pharmacy leadership to develop a growth mindset and apply effective strategies in a team and professional settings

• Apply critical thinking and communication skills to evaluate team dynamics and support leadership decision-making

• Collaborate with the clinical pharmacy team in preparing, compounding, and dispensing patient medications by assisting with medication orders to ensure that the patient receives timely, safe, and appropriate treatment

• Collect and review patient medication information by performing a complete medication history to identify the patient's current medication regimen and to maintain continuity of care during hospitalization

WORK EXPERIENCE

• At least 1 year previous pharmacy or hospital experience Preferred

EDUCATION

• Currently enrolled in an ACPE approved college of pharmacy program Required
• 20 hour ACPE accredited IV training course Preferred
• Pharmacy immunization certificate Preferred

LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS

• Current Texas Pharmacist-Intern license Required
• Basic Life Support for Healthcare Providers as required by CP 1.20 Life Support Course Requirements 90 Days Required

JOB PROFILE

• Applies basic technical skills and knowledge of operational processes to perform straightforward and routine activities
• Understands how the assigned duties integrate with others in the team
• Depends on direct supervision to accomplish assigned tasks; accountable for developing own self to enhance contribution
• Uses standard operating procedures to guide own work and solve standard problems; escalates unfamiliar or difficult problems to a more experienced colleagues
• Responsible for the accuracy of own work
• Works within clearly defined standard operating procedures or methods and adheres to established quality guidelines
• Recognizes opportunities to provide good customer service and demonstrates courtesy in all interactions; effectively exchanges straightforward information

MANAGEMENT SKILLS

• Meet patient and patient family needs; take responsibility for a patient's safety, satisfaction, and clinical outcomes; use appropriate interpersonal techniques to resolve difficult patient situations and regain patient confidence.
• Develop and use collaborative relationships to facilitate the accomplishment of work goals.
• Identify and understand issues, problems, and opportunities; compare data from different sources to draw conclusions; use effective approaches for choosing a course of action or developing appropriate solutions; take action that is consistent with available facts, constraints, and probable consequences.
• Take prompt action to accomplish objectives; take action to achieve goals beyond what is required; be proactive.
• Effectively manage one's time and resources to ensure that work is completed efficiently.
• Accomplish tasks by considering all areas involved, no matter how small; showing concern for all aspects of the job; accurately checking processes and tasks; being watchful over a period of time.
• Set high standards of performance for self and others; assume responsibility and accountability for successfully completing assignments or tasks; self impose standards of excellence rather than having standards imposed.
• Assimilate and apply new job-related information in a timely manner.

A Place Where You Belong

We put our people first. We welcome, value, and respect the beliefs, identities and experiences of our patients and colleagues. We are committed to delivering culturally effective care, creating meaningful partnerships in the communities we serve, and equipping and developing our team members to make Children's Health a place where everyone can contribute.

Holistic Benefits - How We'll Care for You:

• Employee portion of medical plan premiums are covered after 3 years.
• 4%-10% employee savings plan match based on tenure
• Paid Parental Leave (up to 12 weeks)
• Caregiver Leave
• Adoption and surrogacy reimbursement

As an equal opportunity employer, Children's Health does not discriminate against employees or applicants because of race, color, religion, sex, gender identity and expression, sexual orientation, age, national origin, veteran or military status, disability, or genetic information or any other Federal or State legally-protected status or class. This applies to all aspects of the employer-employee relationship including but not limited to recruitment, hiring, promotion, transfer pay, training, discipline, workforce adjustments, termination, employee benefits, and any other employment-related activity.