Pharmacy Intern

Beth Israel Lahey Health•Beverly, MA

15d•Onsite

About The Position

Beverly Hospital is seeking experienced and committed pharmacy interns to join our team. Beverly Hospital is a Level III Trauma Center and not-for-profit community hospital. Located on the North Shore of Massachusetts, the hospital is part of the renowned Beth Israel Lahey Health System and utilizes the integrated resources to provide high quality care for our patients, including for neonatal, pediatric, adult and geriatric patients. Inpatient maternity and psychiatry services are also offered for the community. The Pharmacy Department provides services to the Northeast Hospital Corporation which is comprised of Beverly Hospital, Addison Gilbert Hospital, BayRidge Hospital and Beth Israel Lahey Health Care Center-Danvers. Pharmacy Interns ensure safe, effective, and timely patient-centered care, and are integral to the pharmacy healthcare team. The role requires performing a wide variety of duties under the direct supervision of a Registered Pharmacist relating to the preparation, distribution, and storage of pharmaceuticals for patients. Pharmacy Interns work with computerized and automated systems for dispensing medications and preparing intravenous admixtures, as well as chemotherapy products. Team members are responsible for developing and promoting collaborative and collegial relationships with nurses, physicians, and interdepartmental personnel as they relate to the pharmaceutical care of the patients. Once trained, be responsible for teaching and training other interns and assisting in administrative duties.

Requirements

Knowledge of hospital practice and operations
Strong written and verbal communication skills.
Ability to interact constructively with supervisors, peers, and other colleagues
Expertise in clinical knowledge and patient care
Current licensure with the Massachusetts Board of Pharmacy as a Pharmacy Intern
High School graduate at least 18 years of age

Nice To Haves

Related pharmacy experience is preferred
Exceptional aptitude or knowledge may be considered in lieu of experience

Responsibilities

Performing a wide variety of duties under the direct supervision of a Registered Pharmacist relating to the preparation, distribution, and storage of pharmaceuticals for patients.
Working with computerized and automated systems for dispensing medications and preparing intravenous admixtures, as well as chemotherapy products.
Developing and promoting collaborative and collegial relationships with nurses, physicians, and interdepartmental personnel as they relate to the pharmaceutical care of the patients.
Teaching and training other interns and assisting in administrative duties.