Pharmacy Intern (Per Diem)

Beth Israel Lahey Health • Needham, AL

1d • $21 - $24 • Onsite

About The Position

When you join the growing BILH team, you're not just taking a job, you’re making a difference in people’s lives. Job Summary: 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.

Benefits

• As a health care organization, we have a responsibility to do everything in our power to care for and protect our patients, our colleagues and our communities.
• Beth Israel Lahey Health requires that all staff be vaccinated against influenza (flu) as a condition of employment.
• More than 35,000 people working together.
• Nurses, doctors, technicians, therapists, researchers, teachers and more, making a difference in patients' lives.
• Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled
• At Beth Israel Lahey Health, we are driving the change in health care that Massachusetts wants and needs.
• Our culture promotes continuous learning, growth, innovation and a sense of belonging.
• We make it a priority to offer comprehensive compensation and benefits and help you achieve a healthy and balanced life.
• While you're busy caring for and supporting our patients, we take care of you.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Intern
• Education Level: High school or GED