Pharmacy Intern YR3

Mass General Brigham • Boston, MA

1d • $18 - $26 • Onsite

About The Position

The Pharmacy Intern YR3 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. Develops a full understanding of the drug distribution system and demonstrates competency in carrying out all duties associated with delivering medications to the patient care areas. Uses related computer software, gains experience in the interpretation, verification, order entry, compounding, and dispensing of pharmaceuticals and pharmaceutical supplies. The Pharmacy Intern may also be involved in the dissemination of drug information.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree Pharmacy/Pharmaceutical Studies required
• Pharmacy Intern [State License] - Generic - HR Only required
• Pharmacy Technician Certification [CPhT] - Pharmacy Technician Certification Board (PTCB) required
• Pharmacy Experience 2-3 years required
• Ability to learn computer and application skills as applicable to 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 hospital stay or end of 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.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Intern