Pharmacy Intern

Mass General Brigham•Newton, MA

14d•$18 - $25•Onsite

About The Position

The Pharmacy Intern YR2 supports the Pharmacy Department’s mission by helping ensure patients receive the correct 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 involved in delivering medications to patient care areas. Using related computer software, the intern gains experience interpreting, verifying, entering, compounding, and dispensing pharmaceuticals and pharmaceutical supplies. The role may also involve disseminating drug information. The intern works collaboratively with the treatment team to support patient outcomes; counsels patients on prescription and over-the-counter medications and devices; monitors medication therapies; and assists pharmacists with medication-use guidance. The role also includes filling and delivering medications, conducting medication history interviews and patient education, and following HIPAA confidentiality and privacy requirements. Applicants must be pursuing a Pharmacist degree.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Must be pursuing a Pharmacist degree.
Massachusetts Pharmacist Intern license required.
Ability to learn computer and application skills applicable to the 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 workload.
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 safe and timely medication delivery under the direct supervision of a Pharmacist.
Develop an understanding of the drug distribution system and demonstrate competency in delivering medications to patient care areas.
Use related computer software for pharmaceutical work, including 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 Pharmacists in gathering information to advise nurses, doctors, and patients on the proper and safe use of medications.
Fill and deliver medications requested by nursing units and, as needed, for automatic dispensing cabinets after a Pharmacist has completed a check.
Follow HIPAA regulations regarding confidentiality and patient privacy.
Conduct medication history interviews, first-dose teaching, food-drug interaction counseling, discharge counseling, and assessment of patient education and adherence.