Lahey Outpatient Pharmacy Intern - Per-Diem

Beth Israel Lahey Health•Burlington, VT

21h•Onsite

About The Position

Supports the mission of the department by ensuring that the right patients receive the right medication in a safe and timely manner under the direct supervision of an inpatient pharmacist. Develops a full understanding of the drug distribution system and demonstrates competency in carrying out all duties associated with delivering medications to the patient care units.

Requirements

High School diploma or GED required
License required: Pharmacy Student Intern
0-1 years related work experience required
Must be a Doctor of Pharmacy student enrolled in an accredited college or university, OR a graduate of a non-approved school of pharmacy who meets the Massachusetts Board of Pharmacy requirements for registration.
Experience with computer systems required, including web based applications and some Microsoft Office applications which may include Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint or Access.

Nice To Haves

Previous experience in a hospital pharmacy practice setting preferred.

Responsibilities

Delivers medication to the patient care units in accordance with departmental policies and procedures, and MA Board of pharmacy regulation
Accurately fills medications from the list provided by the automated dispensing machine.
Delivers medications to the automated dispensing machines on the patient care units in an accurate and timely manner, including checking for errors such as expiration dates and wrong strengths.
In conjunction with other pharmacy colleagues ensures that all drug distribution functions are completed in a safe and timely manner.
Informs pharmacist and/or Director of Pharmacy of any workflow issues.
Repackages and compounds medications, as needed, in accordance with departmental procedures.
Interview patients to obtain medication histories (including OTC medications and herbal supplements) on all assigned patients; may interview patient family members and perform outreach to other pharmacies and healthcare facilities to confirm medication regimens or investigate discrepancies as necessary from time-to-time