Intern
University Teaching Hospital
09.2024 - 09.2024
- Supported staff members in their daily tasks, reducing workload burden and allowing for increased focus on higher-priority assignments.
- Sorted and organized files, spreadsheets, and reports.
- Gained hands-on experience in various software programs, increasing proficiency and expanding technical skill set.
- Assisted with patient hygiene, physical comfort, eating, and drinking, and mobility while observing and reporting specific changes.
- Lifted patients using appropriate equipment in accordance with moving and handling policy.
- Arranged bedding and cushions to enhance patient comfort in bed and chairs.
- Contributed to a positive work environment through effective teamwork and collaboration with pharmacy staff members.
- Used pharmacy software to enter prescription and insurance information.
- Displayed excellent organizational skills while managing multiple tasks simultaneously, ensuring timely completion of all assigned responsibilities.
- Maintained a clean, organized, and well-stocked pharmacy workspace, promoting an efficient workflow for all team members.
- Consistently demonstrated professionalism and dedication to the field of pharmacy by adhering to all applicable laws, regulations, and professional standards during the internship experience.
- Educated patients on possible drug interactions, potential side effects, and optimal methods of administration.
- Entered patient information into computer system.
- Demonstrated proficiency in pharmaceutical calculations, ensuring accurate dosing for pediatric and geriatric patients alike.
- Provided support during immunization clinics by preparing vaccines under direct supervision of licensed pharmacists.
- Developed strong relationships with healthcare providers to facilitate timely prescription refills and authorizations as needed.
- Monitored inventory levels and notified pharmacist of items requiring reorder.
- Identified safety hazards and unsafe practices and notified supervisor of problems.
- Counseled patients on new medications and OTC products.
- Communicated with patients to collect information about prescriptions and medical conditions or arrange consultations with pharmacists.
- Educated patients on proper medication use.
- Counseled patients regarding proper intake of medications.
- Hand counted controlled medications, measured liquids and reconstituted antibiotics.
