Pre Graduate Pharmacy Intern - Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma : Job Details
Pre Graduate Pharmacy Intern
Choctaw Nation of OklahomaJob Location : Talihina,OK, USA
Job Purpose or Objective(s): As a Pre-Graduate Pharmacy Intern, you will, under direct supervision of a licensed pharmacist: fill and dispense prescriptions and medication orders from physicians or mid-levels. Operate Pharmacy department equipment. Act as a drug information resource to patients, medical staff, nursing staff and ancillary department personnel. You will review patient charts for billing and claims data, insurance, audits, and will assist with medication authorizations reviews. Perform Pharmacy Intern duties as outlined by Oklahoma State Pharmacy laws. You will report to the Director of Pharmacy or Pharmacy Billing Supervisor/ Coordinator.
Primary Tasks: Under direct supervision of a licensed pharmacist:
Assist licensed pharmacists in reviewing prescriptions issued by physicians or other authorized prescribers to assure accuracy and determine formulas and ingredients needed. As designated by licensed pharmacist and within scope of practice: reviews and monitors drug therapy. Assist the Pharmacists with responsibilities observing the organization's mission, policy and any applicable laws.
Compounds medications using standard formulas and processes such as weighing, measuring, and mixing ingredients.
Monitor all posting onto the patient profile in order that accuracy, drug allergies, drug interactions, duplicate therapy, rational drug therapy and incompatibilities may be realized and better patient care received.
May enter data into the computer system such as patient, prescribed medications and cost, perform medication authorization, claims reconciliation, and maintains patient profiles and charge system, if requested by the Chief or Assistant Chief of Pharmacy, or Pharmacy Billing Supervisor, or Pharmacy Billing Pharmacist.
Check patient medication cassettes before delivery to patient care areas to ascertain that the correct drug, dosage form, schedule and strength are being dispensed.
Answer questions and provides information to physicians, nurses, patients and other health care professionals on the appropriate use of medications, drug interactions, side effects, dosage, and storage. Addresses complaints and resolves problems.
May perform activities such as: medication reviews, performance improvement projects, and presentations to staff as assigned.
You will perform other duties as may be assigned.
Required Education and Experience:
Currently enrolled and in good standing with an accredited college of pharmacy
Current Oklahoma Pharmacy Intern license.
Able to respond to common inquiries or complaints from customers, regulatory agencies or members of the hospital staff.
Demonstrates ability to apply mathematical operations to such tasks as dosage calculations, formulation of pharmaceutical preparations and data analysis.
Able to define problems, collect data, establish facts and draw valid conclusions.
Demonstrates ability to interpret technical instructions and deal with several abstract variables.
About the Choctaw Nation
The Choctaw Nation is the third-largest Indian nation in the United States, with over 200,000 tribal members and more than 11,000 employees. The first tribe over the Trail of Tears, historic boundaries are in the southeast corner of Oklahoma. The Choctaw Nation's vision, Living out the Chahta Spirit of faith, family and culture, is evident as it continues to focus on providing opportunities for growth and prosperity.
Benefits
Free gym membership
Free access to employee health clinic
Free lunch for casino & resort associates
Earned wages access once per week for hourly Associates
Pet insurance
Paid vacation / sick time
Medical / Dental / Vision
401(K) with company match
College tuition reimbursement
Short-term disability, long-term disability, and family leave
Employee assistance program
Employee prescription program
CNO Paid Life Insurance
Teladoc
On Site Dental Clinics (Jet Dental)
On Site Mammogram Services
Free diabetes and hypertension monitoring benefit (Livongo)
Accolade- Concierge Benefits Program
Wellness Program that equals savings on health insurance cost (Virgin Pulse)
Maternity Care Program
(Benefits provided by the Choctaw Nation are based on employment classification)
CNO was selected as a winner in both HRDUS' and Forbes' 2022 Employer of Choice competitions:
Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma received recognition as one of six Best Places to Work in the United States as selected by HRDUS
Choctaw Casinos & Resorts received recognition from Forbes as a Best Employer for Diversity in the Travel & Leisure category.
Forbes also recognized the Choctaw Casino and Resorts as one of America's Best Employers for New Graduates.
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Job Identification: 15342
Job Category: Internship
Posting Date: 02/05/2025, 3:37 PM
Job Schedule: Full time
Job Shift: Day Shift
On-Site/Remote: On-Site