About the position
UPMC Community Pharmacy is looking for a motivated and flexible Pharmacy Intern to join their dedicated team! Under the general direction and supervision of the Lead and Staff Pharmacist, the Pharmacy intern will perform a wide variety of functions to support the provision of pharmaceutical care to patients at UPMC. These services will be provided in compliance with state and federal regulations, the Joint Commission Standards and the mission and policies of the hospital and departments. The internship provides a hands-on experience and a challenging environment to progressively develop the operational and clinical skills to grow in the field of pharmacy. The Pharmacy Intern position is a perfect fit for pharmacy students (with their intern license) to gain valuable experience in an outpatient pharmacy setting. This position will require every to every-other Saturday from 10am-4pm at McKeesport Outpatient Pharmacy, with additional shifts available during the week at Oakland-based Community Pharmacy locations. The work schedule during the year will be flexible to fit around class schedules, approximately 8 hours per week. Hours will increase in the summer to 32-40 hours per week. Scheduling requirements are determined by departmental needs. Specific information on scheduling will be further discussed during the interview process.
Responsibilities
- Assists the pharmacist with medication ordering, distribution, and delivery.
- Participates in filling of medication orders and maintenance of patient profiles.
- Assists the pharmacist with medication review, including but not limited to computer order entry, monitoring allergies, and evaluating drug interactions.
- Accurately completes departmental documentation and billing by the end of each scheduled shift in accordance with department procedures. Examples included, but are not limited to, dispensing and compounding records, refrigerator logs, and hood-cleaning records.
- Where applicable, complete clinical workload documentation (manual or electronic) by the end of each scheduled shift in accordance with Department procedures.
- Effectively uses information systems, robotics, and other applications to prepare medication labels and assist with dispensing medications.
- Demonstrate a service orientation in all interpersonal relations. Conveys a positive, professional image.
- Prepare drug information responses and medication use evaluations.
- Develops and maintains a clean, organized, and adequately stocked work environment.
- Performs in accordance with system-wide competencies/behaviors.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
Requirements
- Good standing in an accredited School of Pharmacy, entering P1 year or above, and applied for intern license.
- The candidate must possess good communication and computer skills.
