Pharmacy Intern, Inpatient Pharmacy, Per Diem

UMass Memorial Health•Worcester, MA

About The Position

Under the direct supervision of a pharmacist and technician supervisor, the Pharmacy Intern performs medication-related tasks, including packaging, preparation of medications, record keeping, and drug distribution. As competency allows, the intern may assist the pharmacist with functions requiring judgment under appropriate pharmacist oversight. The position is per diem and has a mixed shift schedule; scheduled hours are 7:00 a.m.–3:30 p.m. Weekend work is scheduled every other weekend, along with one major summer holiday and one major winter holiday. The listed hiring range is $19.74–$35.54 based on a 40-hour full-time schedule; actual compensation varies according to scheduled hours and other listed factors. A signing bonus may be available, subject to eligibility confirmation during the interview process.

Requirements

Massachusetts registration as an intern with the Board of Registration in Pharmacy.
Completion of two years of education within a pharmacist internship program, or designated status as a student beyond the second professional year in an approved college or school of pharmacy in which the candidate is currently enrolled.
Familiarity with pharmacy technology and equipment.
Ability to troubleshoot technical problems of moderate to high complexity.

Responsibilities

Review, evaluate, and clarify physician medication orders.
Process orders using the pharmacy computer system.
Deliver patient medications to patient rooms and medication room areas.
Check the accuracy of drugs assembled or prepared by pharmacy technicians before release for distribution.
Assemble, prepare, and deliver drugs to patient care areas as needed.
Review physician orders and, with preceptor oversight, interact with physicians and nurses regarding the appropriateness of therapeutic regimens.
Provide physicians with information about therapeutic alternatives in relation to the UMMHC formulary.
Troubleshoot technical problems and serve as a resource to less experienced interns in resolving problems.
Prepare and package all forms of medications.
Prepare IV drugs using aseptic technique, including parenteral nutrition, antibiotics, chemotherapy, and other IV drugs.
Maintain medication inventory, including floor stock; reorder and restock medications and monitor expiration dates.
Maintain required documentation in accordance with regulatory and hospital requirements and protect patient confidentiality.
Generate necessary pharmacy reports.
Conduct medication room inspections in assigned patient care areas in accordance with regulatory requirements.
Triage pharmacy calls.
Maintain a clean work area and assist with quality indicator monitoring.
Assist with yearly inventory in assigned areas.
Identify problems or areas for improvement, assist the supervisor with problem-solving projects and operational improvements, and participate in Continuous Quality Improvement activities or teams.
Aid technicians, technician supervisors, and pharmacists as warranted.