Pharmacy Intern YR2

Mass General Brigham•Newton, MA

14d•$18 - $25•Onsite

About The Position

The Pharmacy Intern YR2 supports the Pharmacy Department by helping ensure patients receive the right medications safely and promptly under the direct supervision of a Pharmacist. The intern develops an understanding of the drug distribution system and demonstrates competency in duties related to delivering medications to patient care areas. The role uses pharmacy-related computer software and provides experience with interpreting, verifying, entering, compounding, and dispensing pharmaceuticals and pharmaceutical supplies. The intern may also disseminate drug information. The intern collaborates with the treatment team to support patient outcomes; counsels patients on prescription and over-the-counter medications and devices; monitors medication therapies; and assists Pharmacists with medication-use guidance. Duties also include filling and delivering medication requests after Pharmacist review, protecting patient privacy, and conducting medication-history interviews and patient education.

Requirements

All applicants must be pursuing a Pharmacist degree.
High school diploma or equivalent.
Pharmacist Intern Massachusetts License.
Ability to learn computer and application skills applicable to the role.
Ability to interact with and work around people.
Ability to make judgments in demanding situations.
Ability to react to frequent changes in duties and workload.
Effective verbal and written communication skills.
Ability to listen empathetically.
Ability to logically organize details.

Nice To Haves

1–2 years of pharmacy experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Help ensure the right patient receives the right medication safely and promptly under the direct supervision of a Pharmacist.
Develop an understanding of the drug distribution system and carry out duties associated with delivering medications to patient care areas.
Use related computer software and gain experience in medication interpretation, verification, order entry, compounding, and dispensing.
Disseminate drug information as needed.
Collaborate with the treatment team to maximize individual patient outcomes.
Counsel patients on prescription and over-the-counter medications and devices.
Monitor medication therapies through profile reviews, interpretation of laboratory values, and review of drug regimens for consistency with medication-use guidelines and protocols.
Assist Pharmacists in advising nurses, doctors, and patients on the proper and safe use of medications.
Fill and deliver medications requested by nursing units and, as needed, for automatic dispensing cabinets after a Pharmacist completes a check.
Follow HIPAA requirements for confidentiality and patient privacy.
Conduct medication-history interviews, first-dose teaching, food-drug interaction counseling, discharge counseling, education assessment, and adherence assessment.