Pharmacy Intern

Brown Medicine•Cranston, RI

5d•$18 - $27•Onsite

About The Position

Reports to a Pharmacy Supervisor. Under the supervision of a pharmacist and direction of a technician supervisor, technician group leader, or technician specialist, the Pharmacy Intern performs technical, clinical, and support tasks that assist pharmacists with formulating, preparing, dispensing, and delivering medications and pharmaceutical supplies. The role also includes supervised clinical activities that support professional development, in accordance with established policies and procedures, applicable federal and state rules and regulations, and the scope of services and licensure. Brown University Health employees are expected to model the organization's values of Compassion, Accountability, Respect, and Excellence, and demonstrate its core Success Factors: Instill Trust and Value Differences, Patient and Community Focus, and Collaborate. The position performs independently within department policies and practices, referring complex problems to a supervisor when clarification of departmental policies or procedures is needed. There is no supervisory responsibility. Work is per diem as required, with variable first-shift hours (7:00 AM–3:30 PM) and second-shift hours (2:30 PM–11:00 PM) as needed, including weekdays, weekends, and holidays. The role is based at Rhode Island Hospital in Providence, Rhode Island, and does not require driving.

Requirements

Currently enrolled as a student in good standing in at least the first year at an accredited college of pharmacy.
Maintain current, unrestricted licensure as a pharmacy intern in the State of Rhode Island.
Solid computer skills, including Microsoft Office Suite, email, and calendar applications.
Comfort using internet web applications and multiple pharmacy and system-wide applications.
Strong customer service presence and verbal and written communication skills for interacting with patients, families, providers, direct patient care givers, and ancillary support staff.
Ability to multitask and reprioritize while maintaining high accuracy and customer service standards.
Physical ability to lift, carry, and maneuver medication delivery equipment and pharmaceutical inventories, and to stand and walk for extended periods.
Ability to remain focused in a fast-paced, changing environment.
Visual acuity and manual dexterity to operate a personal computer and enter data into an EMR using a keyboard and mouse.
Successfully pass a drug screen in accordance with Rhode Island State Law.

Responsibilities

Assist with medication formulation and preparation under a pharmacist's direct supervision, including reviewing practitioner medication orders and preparing medications for pharmacist review and dispensing.
Operate automated dispensing cabinets, including Omnicell, and RFID-enabled inventory management systems, including KitCheck; maintain, assign, refill, and remove medications, including controlled substances, and generate and interpret reports.
Maintain operating room medication inventory, including controlled substances.
Perform sterile compounding in compliance with USP Chapter <797>, USP <800>, NIOSH recommendations, and Brown University Health policies and procedures.
Perform non-sterile compounding in compliance with USP <795>, USP <800>, NIOSH recommendations, and Brown University Health policies and procedures.
Resolve controlled substance discrepancies with other licensed healthcare professionals and participate in controlled substance inventory management in the Pharmacy and hospital.
Deliver medications to patient care areas, operating rooms, clinics, and procedural or treatment areas.
Repackage and label medications for pharmacist review and distribution in accordance with pharmacist-approved Packaging and Labeling Records.
Prepare emergency medication kits for pharmacist review and distribution to patient care areas.
Perform routine medication procurement and inventory management, including ordering and receiving chemotherapy and other pharmaceutical supplies.
Complete paperwork for controlled substance procurement and verify receipt.
Process medication requisitions for departments and laboratories for pharmacist verification.
Reconcile patient and department medication charges.
Perform routine preventive maintenance on equipment; assist with Pharmacy records and files, equipment calibration, and equipment maintenance.
Help keep the Pharmacy and medication supply areas neat and orderly, ensuring medications are stored under appropriate light, temperature, sanitation, and segregation conditions.
Participate in Pharmacy and hospital quality assessment and improvement activities and medication safety initiatives.
Use approved processes to report actual, prevented, and near-miss medication errors.
Answer and appropriately triage telephone calls, and interact with internal and external customers in accordance with hospital Customer Service Standards.
Assist with orientation and training of pharmacy technicians and interns.
Participate in the pharmacy-managed medication reconciliation practice by obtaining, compiling, and verifying a detailed and complete current home medication history, including medication name, dose and dose form, frequency, and route for prescription, over-the-counter, and complementary or alternative medications.
Document the verified current home medication list and relevant related information in the electronic medical record.
Complete clinical and operational projects to assist the Director of Pharmacy or Manager of Inpatient Clinical Pharmacy Services.
Use available resources to develop clinical knowledge and judgment and respond to drug information questions under a pharmacist's direct supervision.
Use experience-based knowledge to identify opportunities to improve quality, safety, regulatory, or financial outcomes.
Perform other duties as assigned.