Pharmacy Intern Yawkey
About The Position
The Pharmacy Intern YR3 supports the mission of the Pharmacy Department by helping ensure patients receive the right medication in a safe and timely manner under the direct supervision of a Pharmacist. This role develops a comprehensive understanding of the drug distribution system and demonstrates competency in medication delivery to patient care areas. Responsibilities include using pharmacy software systems and gaining hands-on experience in medication interpretation, verification, order entry, compounding, and dispensing. The Pharmacy Intern may also assist with the dissemination of drug information.
Requirements
- Bachelor's Degree Pharmacy/Pharmaceutical Studies required
- Pharmacy Intern [State License] - Generic - HR Only required
- Pharmacy Technician Certification [CPhT] - Pharmacy Technician Certification Board (PTCB) required
- Pharmacy Experience 2-3 years required
- Ability to learn computer and application skills as applicable to role.
- Ability to interact with and work around people.
- Ability to make judgments in demanding situations.
- Ability to react to frequent changes in duties and volume of work.
- Effective verbal and written communication skills.
- Ability to listen empathetically.
- Ability to logically organize details.
Responsibilities
- Participates in interdisciplinary rounds.
- Works collaboratively with the treatment team to optimize patient outcomes.
- Performs medication history interviews, first-dose teaching, food-drug interaction counseling, discharge counseling, and assessment of patient education and adherence.
- Creates and updates medication lists for patients at discharge or at the conclusion of clinic appointments.
- Counsels patients on prescription and over-the-counter medications and medical devices.
- Monitors medication therapies by performing profile reviews, interpreting laboratory values, and ensuring medication regimens align with established guidelines and protocols.
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What This Job Offers
Career Level
Intern
Number of Employees
5,001-10,000 employees
