Pharmacy intern

NYU Langone Health•New York, NY

About The Position

The Pharmacy Intern acts as an assistant to a licensed pharmacist under direct supervision. The role supports pharmacy operations by filling medication cassettes and automated dispensing machines, compounding sterile and non-sterile products, performing shelf checks, and maintaining pharmacy organization. The intern may also assist with quality assurance and performance improvement projects and patient-specific data collection.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Excellent communication skills.
Enrollment in or graduation from an ACPE-accredited college of pharmacy, or an equivalent pharmacy intern permit.
New York State Pharmacy Intern Permit.
Ability to communicate effectively with all levels of the organization.

Responsibilities

Support unit dose drug distribution.
Fill medication cassettes and automated dispensing machines.
Perform shelf checks and help organize the pharmacy.
Follow state and federal laws for handling controlled substances.
Complete annual competency assessments.
Answer telephone calls courteously and promptly.
Collect patient-specific data and review medical records.
Assist pharmacists with nursing station reviews and quality assurance/performance improvement projects as needed.
Assist with pharmacy security.
Procure, stock, and deliver medications.
Use the hospital information system.
Compound non-sterile products, including capsules, ointments, oral and topical solutions, and other kits.
Use aseptic technique and follow IV room procedures and USP standards.
Repackage needed doses.
Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits and wellness package.
Financial security benefits.
Generous time-off program.
Employee resource groups for peer support.
Employee wellness program covering physical, mental, nutritional, sleep, social, financial, and preventive care.

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