Pharmacy Intern- PRN
Shepherd Center

Shepherd Center, located in Atlanta, Georgia, is a private, not-for-profit hospital specializing in medical treatment, research and rehabilitation for people with spinal cord injury, brain injury, stroke, multiple sclerosis, spine and chronic pain, and other neuromuscular conditions.

Join us in our mission to help people with a temporary or permanent disability, rebuild their lives with hope, independence and dignity, advocating for their full inclusion in all aspects of community life.

At Shepherd Center, you'll discover a diverse and inclusive environment, enlightened leadership, a culture of teamwork, professionalism and mutual respect. If you are seeking career advancement, continuing education opportunities coupled with a welcoming and fun workplace, competitive compensation and employment benefits, visit our careers page to explore current openings.

The pharmacy intern works closely with technicians, lead technician, pharmacist, buyer, manager, and director for daily operations in the inpatient pharmacy and hospital. (S)he should be able to perform daily pharmacy functions independently once trained. (S)he must be competent with USP 795, 797, & 800 guidelines to compound medications. Intern must be enrolled in an accredited school of pharmacy and have an intern pharmacy license.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

• Coordinate and supervise all daily activities of the pharmacy technicians
• Use USP Chapters 795, 797, & 800 guidelines to compound drugs.
• Deliver drugs to clinics and nursing units.
• Complete all annual competencies and biannual aseptic tests.
• Refill and troubleshoot Pyxis ES MedStations daily.
• Receive and stock wholesale drug orders daily.
• Restock crash carts and transfer kits monthly.
• Complete monthly floor inspections.
• Perform unit dose packaging.
• Assist with the training of newly hired pharmacy technicians.
• Clean IV room suite on a daily and monthly basis.
• Complete projects as requested by Pharmacy leadership.
• Restock pharmacy drugs and supplies from storage room.
• Assist pharmacy director and manager with pharmacy improvement projects.

• Must be enrolled in an accredited school of pharmacy.

• Pharmacy Intern Licensure.
• Registered with the State of Georgia.

• No experience is needed.

• No minimum skills are needed.

• Experience in using the following software/hardware is preferred:

• Pyxis MedStation ES, C-2 Safe, and/or PaRx
• Simplifi 797 SoleSource

• Epic
• Euclid Dry and Wet Cadet unit dosing machine
• MILT Unit Dose Packaging software
• Workday

• Requires dexterity typing and fine manipulation with syringes and equipment.

• Requires lifting, pushing, carrying, or moving objects up to 40 pounds in weight.

• Low potential for exposure to blood and body fluids.
• Possible though unlikely exposure to drugs through powders, liquids, or aerosols.