Purpose:
Works under the direct supervision of the pharmacist at all times. The student is to aid the pharmacist in providing pharmaceutical services in the hospital. Emphasis is placed on learning and understanding the workings of a hospital pharmacy in preparation for a career as a pharmacist. Students are assigned and responsible to their preceptor. Hours worked may count toward fulfillment of the required internship hours with the Pennsylvania State Board of Pharmacy.

Responsibilities:

Repackages drugs into a unit-of-use container. Correctly interpret physician orders and can distinguish between pharmaceutical orders, laboratory tests, radiology, nursing, and other orders. Basic understanding of the concept of physical stability and chemical stability as it relates to parenteral pharmaceuticals. Understands microbial contamination and exhibits Aseptic Technique while preparing sterile pharmaceutical products. Perform basic pharmaceutical calculations. Prepare correct labeling for bulk drugs. Accurately fills floor stock request. Selects drugs from stock in proper dose, dosage form, and quantity as ordered by the physician under the direct supervision of a pharmacist. Perform monthly medication storage area inspections.