Pharmacy Intern (Per Diem)
About The Position
Pharmacy Interns assist pharmacists in preparing, dispensing, and distributing sterile and non-sterile medications throughout Hartford Hospital. The Pharmacy Department uses a decentralized model, with pharmacists embedded on medical teams, and includes an ASHP-accredited pharmacy residency program, an oncology infusion service, and a retail/specialty outpatient pharmacy. The role includes inpatient unit-dose dispensing and outpatient dispensing, pharmacy computer activities, medication restocking and packaging, and positive interactions with patients and hospital guests. Other duties may be assigned.
Requirements
- Currently enrolled in a professional program at an accredited school or college of pharmacy.
- Pharmacy Intern registration with the Connecticut Department of Consumer Protection.
- Completed at least one clinical rotation within a hospital.
Responsibilities
- Assist in preparing and distributing medications throughout the hospital, including inpatient unit-dose dispensing and outpatient dispensing.
- Perform computer activities to maintain patient profiles, enter charges and credits, and generate unit-dose fill lists.
- Restock crash cart medications, including documentation and follow-through.
- Fill emergency boxes and stat boxes, including documentation, expiration-date checking, and follow-through.
- Ensure medications are packaged with a bar code compatible with existing Pharmacy bar code technology.
- Prepackage tablets, capsules, and other dosage forms for inpatient and outpatient dispensing.
- Interact positively with patients and other hospital guests to enhance the quality of care and service provided.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Benefits
- Competitive benefits program designed to support work/life balance.
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What This Job Offers
Career Level
Intern
Education Level
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