Lahey Outpatient Pharmacy Intern - Per-Diem

Beth Israel Lahey Health•Burlington, VT

1d•Onsite

About The Position

This position supports the mission of the department by ensuring that the right patients receive the right medication in a safe and timely manner under the direct supervision of an inpatient pharmacist. The intern will develop a full understanding of the drug distribution system and demonstrate competency in carrying out all duties associated with delivering medications to the patient care units. As a health care organization, Beth Israel Lahey Health requires that all staff be vaccinated against influenza (flu) as a condition of employment. The company, Beth Israel Lahey Health, is driving change in health care in Massachusetts, promoting a culture of continuous learning, growth, innovation, and a sense of belonging. They prioritize offering comprehensive compensation and benefits to help employees achieve a healthy and balanced life while caring for patients.

Requirements

High School diploma or GED required
Pharmacy Student Intern License required
0-1 years related work experience required
Must be a Doctor of Pharmacy student enrolled in an accredited college or university, OR a graduate of a non-approved school of pharmacy who meets the Massachusetts Board of Pharmacy requirements for registration.
Experience with computer systems required, including web based applications and some Microsoft Office applications which may include Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint or Access.
Ability to communicate clearly and effectively in written English with internal and external customers.
Ability to comprehend and converse in English to communicate effectively with medical center staff, patients, families and external customers.
Ability to demonstrate full working knowledge of standard concepts, practices, procedures and policies with the ability to use them in varied situations.
Ability to interact respectfully with other employees, professional staff and/or external contacts to offer ideas, identify issues, obtain information or deliver services.
Ability to provide a high level of customer service to patients, visitors, staff and external customers in a professional, service-oriented, respectful manner using skills in active listening and problem solving.
Ability to remain calm in stressful situations.
Competency to provide patient care to the following age groups: Neonatal:Birth to 6 months, Youth: 6 months to 16 years, Young adult: 16-30 years, Middle Age: 30 - 60 years, Elderly: 60 -.
Vaccination against influenza (flu) as a condition of employment.

Nice To Haves

Previous experience in a hospital pharmacy practice setting preferred.

Responsibilities

Delivers medication to the patient care units in accordance with departmental policies and procedures, and MA Board of pharmacy regulation
Accurately fills medications from the list provided by the automated dispensing machine.
Delivers medications to the automated dispensing machines on the patient care units in an accurate and timely manner, including checking for errors such as expiration dates and wrong strengths.
In conjunction with other pharmacy colleagues ensures that all drug distribution functions are completed in a safe and timely manner.
Informs pharmacist and/or Director of Pharmacy of any workflow issues.
Repackages and compounds medications, as needed, in accordance with departmental procedures.
Interview patients to obtain medication histories (including OTC medications and herbal supplements) on all assigned patients; may interview patient family members and perform outreach to other pharmacies and healthcare facilities to confirm medication regimens or investigate discrepancies as necessary from time-to-time