PURPOSE AND SCOPE:

The student pharmacist will work under the supervision of a licensed pharmacist to gain the practical experience that will enable them to meet the needs of patients. The student pharmacist will gain experience in prescription order processing, verbal communication, problem-solving and critical thinking.   The successful candidate supports FMCNA’s mission, vision, core values and customer service philosophy and adheres to the FMCNA Compliance Program, including following all regulatory and division/company policy requirements.

PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Under Pharmacist preceptor supervision and per company policies and procedures, assists with preparation and distribution of products and performs general pharmacy duties as follows:
  • Monitors the drug file and prepares prescriptions for packaging and or distribution.
  • Counts and fills patient prescription based on order.
  • Prepares prescription labels to be placed on dispensing containers.
  • Attaches additional information and instructions on the dispensing container, when necessary.
  • Presents final dispensed product(s) to pharmacist preceptor for verification and final check.
  • Organizes finished products for packing/distribution.
• Helps to ensure that pharmacy area is always clean and orderly.
• May assist in maintaining adequate levels of inventory by ordering drugs, following established procedures.
• Prepares and labels stocked drugs.
• Obtains and enters patient, medical or prescription order data into computer system. Maintains an orderly filing system.
• Escalates issues to pharmacy preceptor for resolution, as deemed necessary.
• Reviews and complies with the Code of Business Conduct and all applicable company policies and procedures, local, state, and federal laws, and regulations.
• Assists with various projects as assigned by Pharmacist preceptor
• Other related duties as assigned.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORKING CONDITIONS:

The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Ability to both sit and stand for long periods of time
• Ability to work on computers for long periods of time
• Ability to lift a maximum of 10 pounds
• No travel is expected for this position

SUPERVISION:

• None

EDUCATION AND REQUIRED CREDENTIALS:

• Bachelor’s degree required, currently pursuing advanced degree in pharmacy
• Licensed as an intern in the state where the student is practicing pharmacy

EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS:

• 0 – 1 year’s related experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• This team player should possess the ability to work toward established goals independently, pay close attention to detail and communicate effectively with fellow professionals. 
• Mail order and/or retail experience helpful.
• Ability to meet deadlines.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Excellent organizational and analytical skills, above average organizational skills are needed to be successful in this position.
• Proficient with PCs, Microsoft Office Applications, and the ability to quickly learn new programs.