About the role#
The Pharmacy Intern supports pharmacists and technicians with the preparation and distribution of medications throughout the hospital. You will work under the supervision of designated staff to ensure proper storage, preparation, and dispensing of medications and intravenous solutions to support patient care.
What you'll do#
- Procure, receive, prepare, package, distribute, and dispose of medications and pharmaceutical supplies.
- Prepare unit-dose, compounded oral, and intravenous medications, and repackage medications in unit-dosage forms.
- Restock medications and supplies in patient care areas or clinics while following ordering procedures.
- Facilitate medication distribution and ensure product verification by a pharmacy professional.
- Answer phone calls, manage messages, and triage requests.
- Prioritize tasks to support efficient patient care.
- Conduct quality assurance inspections and audits focused on TJC and LBOP requirements.
- Examine products and equipment for integrity and expiration dates.
- Maintain logs, including refrigerator and freezer temperature monitoring and cleaning records.
- Participate in professional activities to stay current with industry practices.
- Complete required training, competency assessments, and educational in-services.
What you'll need#
- Pharmacist Intern Licensure through the Louisiana Board of Pharmacy.
- Previous hospital experience as a pharmacy student or intern is preferred.
Location & details#
- Location: Metairie, Louisiana
- Work Modality: On-site
- Employment Type: Part-time
- Term: Rolling
About LCMC Health
LCMC Health is a non-profit health system based in New Orleans. Founded in 2009, the organization operates nine hospital locations across the Gulf Coast region. It manages a network of urgent care centers and physician practices. The system collaborates with local universities to support healthcare training and delivery.
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