Pharmacy Intern - Northeastern Co-op

Beth Israel Lahey Health•Boston, MA

About The Position

The Pharmacy Intern assists pharmacists in preparing and distributing prescription medications in an inpatient hospital or outpatient retail pharmacy setting. The intern helps fill orders, ensuring medications reach the correct inpatient unit or are accurately provided to outpatient patients and customers. The role requires understanding medication distribution operations and demonstrating competency in related duties. Working with pharmacy technicians and other interns, the intern supports safe and timely medication distribution, medication repackaging and compounding, inventory management, and telephone requests. The position also contributes to departmental performance and quality improvement activities, follows organizational policies and behavioral expectations, completes mandatory education, and provides courteous, effective service to colleagues and patients. The role requires a high school diploma or equivalent, enrollment in an approved college or school of pharmacy with at least two years of education or standing beyond the second year, and Massachusetts Board of Pharmacy Intern licensure. At least one year of comparable work experience is required, preferably in a healthcare setting. The stated base hourly pay range is $21.00 to $21.00. Staff must be vaccinated against influenza as a condition of employment.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
At least two years of education, or student standing beyond the second year, in an approved college or school of pharmacy in which the candidate is enrolled.
Massachusetts Board of Pharmacy Intern licensure.
At least one year of comparable work experience, preferably in a healthcare setting.
Knowledge of standard pharmaceutical and medical terms, abbreviations, and symbols commonly used in prescribing and dispensing medications.

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of policies and regulations related to handling and distributing controlled substances and hazardous materials.
Experience with electronic medical records.
Comparable work experience in a healthcare setting.

Responsibilities

Work with pharmacy technicians and other interns to complete medication distribution functions safely and on time, and inform the pharmacist or supervisor of workflow issues.
Repackage and compound medications as needed in accordance with departmental procedures.
Maintain inventory in the assigned practice area by rotating stock, checking expiration dates, notifying the Pharmacy Buyer when levels are low, and checking in wholesaler orders.
Answer telephone calls, triage requests, and take steps to resolve questions, concerns, and problems.
Participate in continuous performance improvement and suggest ways to improve day-to-day operations.
Help pharmacists maintain sufficient stock to meet patient needs.
Incorporate Lahey Hospital and Medical Center guiding principles, mission, and goals into daily activities.
Comply with Lahey Hospital and Medical Center policies and departmental and organizational behavioral expectations.
Maintain courteous and effective interactions with colleagues and patients, and consistently adhere to customer service standards.
Demonstrate understanding of the job description, performance expectations, and competency assessment.
Participate in departmental or interdepartmental quality improvement activities.
Participate in and successfully complete mandatory education.
Perform other duties as needed or directed to meet departmental needs.