Pharmacy Intern, Pint Size Prescriptions

UPMC•Pittsburgh, PA

9d•Onsite

About The Position

UPMC Community Pharmacies is seeking a Pharmacy Student to work as a Pharmacy Intern at Pint Size Prescriptions in Children's Hospital. Under the general direction of the Pharmacy Manager and Director and the general supervision of the Staff Pharmacist, the intern performs a variety of functions supporting pharmaceutical care in compliance with state and federal regulations, Joint Commission Standards, and hospital and departmental policies. The internship provides hands-on experience in a challenging environment to progressively develop operational and clinical pharmacy skills. This position includes two evening shifts per week, typically 4:30 PM to 7:30 PM, and every other weekend from 9:30 AM to 2:30 PM; evening responsibilities include every third Friday. No holidays are required for this position. Scheduling requirements can vary by practice site and departmental needs; specific scheduling details are discussed during the interview process.

Requirements

Be in good standing at an accredited School of Pharmacy and entering the P1 year or above.
Apply for a Pennsylvania State Board of Pharmacy Intern License within 90 days of hire.
Possess good communication skills.
Possess good computer skills.

Responsibilities

Assist the pharmacist with medication distribution, medication delivery, refilling automated dispensing cabinets, and exchanging emergency medication carts.
Participate in filling medication orders, maintaining patient profiles, and performing prepackaging.
Prepare IV admixtures, chemotherapy, and controlled substance orders.
Assist the pharmacist with medication review, including computer order entry, monitoring allergies, enforcing formulary decisions, and evaluating drug interactions.
Complete departmental documentation and billing by the end of each scheduled shift in accordance with department procedures, including dispensing and compounding records, refrigerator logs, hood-cleaning records, chemotherapy compounding records, patient and department billing, and controlled substance delivery records.
Complete clinical workload documentation, manually or electronically, by the end of each scheduled shift where applicable and in accordance with department procedures.
Use information systems, robotics, and other applications to prepare medication labels and assist with dispensing medications.
Demonstrate service orientation in interpersonal relations and convey a positive, professional image.
Prepare drug information responses and medication use evaluations.
Develop and maintain a clean, organized, and adequately stocked work environment.
Perform in accordance with system-wide competencies and behaviors.
Perform other duties as assigned.