Pharmacy Intern - UPMC Washington

Pinnacle Health Systems • Washington, PA

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About The Position

Start Your Clinical Pharmacy Journey with UPMC Washington! We are seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Pharmacy Intern to join our dynamic hospital pharmacy team. This is an excellent opportunity for a pharmacy student to gain hands-on experience in a fast-paced, patient-centered environment. Under the supervision of licensed pharmacists, you will assist in delivering high-quality pharmaceutical care, supporting medication safety, and contributing to interdisciplinary healthcare teams.

Requirements

• Good standing in an accredited School of Pharmacy, entering P1 year or above.
• The candidate must possess good communication and computer skills.

Responsibilities

• Assists the pharmacist with medication distribution, delivering medication, refilling automated dispensing cabinets, and exchanging emergency medication carts.
• Participate in filling of medication orders maintaining patient profiles, performing prepackaging.
• Prepare IV admixtures/chemotherapy and controlled substance orders.
• Assists the pharmacist with medication review, including but not limited to computer order entry, monitoring allergies, enforcing formulary decisions, and evaluating drug interactions.
• Accurately completes departmental documentation and billing by the end of each scheduled shift in accordance with department procedures.
• 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.
• Prepare drug information responses and medication use evaluations.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Intern
• Industry: Hospitals
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees