Inpatient Pharmacy Intern

Mass General Brigham•Cambridge, MA

1d•$19 - $27•Onsite

About The Position

The Pharmacy Intern YR1 supports the Pharmacy Department by helping ensure patients receive the right medications safely and promptly under the direct supervision of a pharmacist. The intern develops an understanding of the drug distribution system and demonstrates competency in duties involved in delivering medications to patient care areas. The role uses related computer software and provides experience in interpreting, verifying, entering, compounding, and dispensing pharmaceuticals and pharmaceutical supplies. The intern may also help disseminate drug information and works collaboratively with the treatment team to support patient outcomes. All applicants must be currently pursuing a pharmacist degree.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Currently pursuing a pharmacist degree.
Massachusetts Pharmacist Intern license.
Ability to learn computer and application skills relevant 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 work volume.
Effective verbal and written communication skills.
Ability to listen empathetically.
Ability to logically organize details.

Nice To Haves

0–1 year of pharmacy experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Help ensure the right patient receives the right medication safely and in a timely manner under a pharmacist’s direct supervision.
Develop understanding of the drug distribution system and carry out duties related to delivering medications to patient care areas.
Use related computer software and gain experience with pharmaceutical interpretation, verification, order entry, compounding, and dispensing.
Disseminate drug information as needed.
Collaborate with the treatment team to maximize individual patient outcomes.
Counsel patients on prescription and over-the-counter medications and devices.
Monitor medication therapies through profile reviews, interpretation of laboratory values, and review of regimens for consistency with medication-use guidelines and protocols.
Assist the pharmacist in gathering information to advise nurses, doctors, and patients on safe and proper medication use.
Fill and deliver medications requested by nursing units and, as needed, for automatic dispensing cabinets after a pharmacist completes a check.
Follow HIPAA regulations regarding confidentiality and patient privacy.