Pharmacy Intern

UPMC • Pittsburgh, PA

7d

About The Position

Under the general direction of the Pharmacy Manager and Director, and the general supervision of the Staff Pharmacist, the Pharmacy Intern performs a wide variety of functions supporting pharmaceutical care for UPMC patients. Services must comply with state and federal regulations, Joint Commission Standards, and the hospital and department’s mission and policies. The internship offers hands-on experience in a challenging environment to progressively develop operational and clinical pharmacy skills. Scheduling depends on the practice site and departmental needs; shifts may include daylight, evening, weekend, and holiday requirements. Specific scheduling details will be 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 and computer skills.
• Maintain clearances with renewal: Act 31, 33, 34, and 73.

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, allergy monitoring, enforcement of formulary decisions, and evaluation of 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, when applicable, by the end of each scheduled shift in accordance with department procedures.
• Use information systems, robotics, and other applications to prepare medication labels and assist with medication dispensing.
• 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.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Intern
• Education Level: No Education Listed