About the role#
As a Pharmacy Intern at Encompass Health, you will support our inpatient rehabilitation pharmacy operations. This role focuses on inventory management, medication preparation, and accurate record-keeping to ensure patients receive timely care. You will work under the supervision of pharmacists to handle daily pharmacy tasks and maintain compliance with hospital policies.
What you'll do#
- Manage pharmacy inventory, including ordering, receiving, and storage according to the drug formulary.
- Prepare and replace medications, including filling dispense machines and unit-dose supplies.
- Maintain floor stock levels for medications and IVs, including routine checks of narcotic inventory.
- Reconcile narcotics and manage the administration records in the sign-out files.
- Review patient pharmacy profiles to support accurate billing and handle protected health information.
- Complete pharmacy inspection manuals and transfer charges to the business office.
- Prioritize and fill orders for pharmacist verification, ensuring STAT orders are delivered promptly.
- Conduct daily rounds to inspect emergency drug boxes and automated dispensing machines.
What you'll need#
- Current enrollment in an approved professional pharmacy degree program, or status as a graduate of an approved program.
- You must meet the state board of pharmacy registration or licensure requirements for your location.
- Candidates must be progressing toward pharmacist licensure, hold an FPGEC certificate, or be awaiting examination for licensure.
Location & details#
- Location: Houston, Texas.
- Work Modality: On-site.
- Employment Type: Full-time.
- Compensation: This is a paid internship.
About Encompass Health
Encompass Health operates rehabilitation hospitals across the United States. Founded in 1984, the company maintains a network of more than 170 hospitals in 39 states and Puerto Rico. It provides inpatient rehabilitative care for patients recovering from major injuries or illnesses. The organization is based in Birmingham, Alabama, and employs over 16,000 people.
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