Pharmacy Intern YR2

Mass General Brigham•Newton, WA

12d•Onsite

About The Position

The Pharmacy Intern YR2 supports the Pharmacy Department by helping ensure that patients receive the right medication safely and promptly under the direct supervision of a Pharmacist. The intern develops an understanding of the drug distribution system and demonstrates competency in duties related to delivering medications to patient care areas. The role uses related computer software and provides experience with interpreting, verifying, entering, compounding, and dispensing pharmaceuticals and pharmaceutical supplies. The intern may also disseminate drug information. Working collaboratively with the treatment team, the intern supports patient outcomes through medication counseling, monitoring, and education. Duties include assisting pharmacists and other clinicians with safe medication use, filling and delivering medications after pharmacist review, and conducting medication-history interviews and patient counseling. The position requires candidates to be pursuing a Pharmacist degree and to hold a Massachusetts Pharmacist Intern License. The role is onsite at Newton-Wellesley Hospital in Newton, Massachusetts, and is per diem with a rotating work shift.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Must be pursuing a Pharmacist degree.
Massachusetts Pharmacist Intern License required.
Ability to learn computer and application skills relevant to the role.
Ability to interact with and work around people.
Ability to make judgments in demanding situations.
Ability to adapt to frequent changes in duties and work volume.
Effective verbal and written communication skills.
Ability to listen empathetically.
Ability to logically organize details.

Nice To Haves

1–2 years of pharmacy experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Support the Pharmacy Department's mission by helping ensure the right patient receives the right medication safely and promptly under a Pharmacist's direct supervision.
Develop an understanding of the drug distribution system and demonstrate competency in delivering medications to patient care areas.
Use related computer software and gain experience in pharmaceutical interpretation, verification, order entry, compounding, and dispensing.
Disseminate drug information as needed.
Collaborate with the treatment team to maximize individual patient outcomes.
Counsel patients on prescription and over-the-counter medications and devices.
Monitor medication therapies through profile reviews, interpretation of laboratory values, and checks for consistency with medication-use guidelines and protocols.
Assist the Pharmacist in gathering information to advise nurses, doctors, and patients on safe and proper medication use.
Fill and deliver medications requested by nursing units and, as needed, for automatic dispensing cabinets after a Pharmacist's complete check.
Comply with HIPAA regulations concerning confidentiality and patient privacy.
Conduct medication-history interviews, first-dose teaching, food-drug interaction counseling, discharge counseling, assessment of education, and adherence.