Central Pharmacy Intern

Mass General Brigham•Boston, MA

19h•Onsite

About The Position

The Pharmacy Intern YR2 supports the mission of the Pharmacy department by ensuring that the right patient receives the right medication in a safe and timely manner under the direct supervision of a Pharmacist. This role involves developing a full understanding of the drug distribution system and demonstrating competency in carrying out all duties associated with delivering medications to the patient care areas. The intern will use related computer software and gain experience in the interpretation, verification, order entry, compounding, and dispensing of pharmaceuticals and pharmaceutical supplies. The Pharmacy Intern may also be involved in disseminating drug information. Mass General Brigham relies on a wide range of professionals to advance its mission as a not-for-profit supporting patient care, research, teaching, and community service, striving to provide exceptional care. High-performing teams drive groundbreaking medical discoveries, and all applicants are invited to join Mass General Brigham.

Requirements

Bachelor's Degree Pharmacy/Pharmaceutical Studies required
Pharmacy Intern [State License] - Generic - HR Only required
Pharmacy Experience 1-2 years required
Ability to learn computer and application skills as applicable to the role.
Ability to interact with and work around people.
Ability to make judgments in demanding situations.
Ability to react to frequent changes in duties and volume of work.
Effective verbal and written communication skills.
Ability to listen empathetically.
Ability to logically organize details.

Responsibilities

Participate in interdisciplinary rounds.
Work collaboratively with the treatment team to maximize individual patient outcomes.
Perform medication history interviews, first dose teaching, food-drug interaction counseling, discharge counseling, assessment of education, and adherence.
Create updated medication lists for patients upon discharge from a hospital stay or at the end of a clinic appointment.
Counsel patients on prescription and over-the-counter medications and devices.
Monitor medication therapies through performing profile reviews, interpreting laboratory values, and ensuring drug regimens are consistent with medication use guidelines and protocols.