Pharmacy Intern

Lynn Community Health Center•Peabody, MA

4d•$23 - $29

About The Position

The Pharmacy Intern is a pharmacy student who has completed two years of academic curriculum or has standing beyond the second-year class in an approved college or school of pharmacy, and is registered by the Board to acquire practical experience under an assigned, Board-approved registered pharmacist preceptor. The intern may perform the range of activities conducted by a registered pharmacist only while under the direct supervision of the preceptor. The role performs pharmacy technician duties, including processing medication orders, preparing and dispensing prescriptions, assisting with inventory and supplies, coordinating deliveries, maintaining records, and keeping the pharmacy and equipment clean. Under direct preceptor supervision, the intern may also counsel patients about medications, compound medications, prepare sterile solutions, monitor medication use, support patient education and chronic-condition programs, and collaborate with healthcare practitioners. Travel between sites may be required.

Requirements

Demonstrated analytical, verbal, and written communication skills, and computer skills.
Completed two years of academic curriculum or attained standing beyond the second-year class in the undergraduate academic sequence of an approved college or school of pharmacy.
Registered by the Board to acquire practical experience under the direction of an assigned, Board-approved registered pharmacist preceptor.

Responsibilities

Accurately process medication orders, enter data into the computer, and bill customers or third parties.
Mix pharmaceutical preparations, fill bottles and MOT cards with prescribed medications, and label them.
Assist the pharmacist in preparing and dispensing medications, including over-the-counter medications and unit-dose medications.
Coordinate prescription deliveries and prepare prescriptions for in-store pickup or delivery.
Assist the pharmacist with ordering medications and supplies; receive and store incoming orders and supplies.
Answer telephone calls and prepare returns to wholesalers.
Count stock and enter data into the computer to maintain inventory records.
Clean the workspace and equipment, sterilize glassware using prescribed methods, and maintain cleanliness throughout the store.
Request relevant documentation and information from patients courteously.
Dispense medications in accordance with insurance company policies; receive, log, and sign for courier-delivered medications; and ensure required logs are signed.
Fill prescription orders, put drugs away in their correct locations, and label and submit stock bottles when appropriate.
Under the direct supervision of a registered pharmacist preceptor, accept and dispense prescription medications.
Under direct supervision, counsel patients on prescription and non-prescription medication storage, dosage, side effects, and drug interactions, and advise on over-the-counter medication selection for common illnesses.
Educate patients on handling medical devices such as blood pressure monitors and glucose meters.
Compound medications for external or internal use and prepare sterile solutions following proper procedures.
Monitor patient medication compliance and over-usage patterns.
Supervise pharmacy staff members, including technicians and clerks, under direct preceptor supervision.
Manage patient records and pharmacy files and maintain appropriate inventory of pharmaceutical and medical supplies.
Identify patients’ drug-related problems and communicate effectively with physicians and other healthcare practitioners.
Work with physicians, nurses, pharmacists, and other healthcare practitioners.
Provide educational programs and health promotion to help patients manage chronic conditions such as hypertension and diabetes.
Participate regularly in quality-improvement activities related to individual, team, and organizational performance.
Travel between sites when required and perform additional duties as assigned.