Pharmacy Student Intern

Yale New Haven Health • Westerly, RI

7d

About The Position

To be part of our organization, every employee should understand and share in the YNHHS Vision, support our Mission, and live our Values. These values - integrity, patient-centered, respect, accountability, and compassion - must guide what we do, as individuals and professionals, every day.

Under the direct supervision of a registered pharmacist, Clinical Pharmacist Supervisor, or the Director of Pharmacy, performs a wide variety of technical, clinical, and clerical duties for the hospital-wide unit-dose drug distribution system and intravenous admixture program. Responsible for maintaining confidential reports; entering and retrieving data utilizing the pharmacy information system; preparing intravenous medications including chemotherapeutic preparations, hyperalimentations, and antibiotics; refilling automated dispensing cabinets with unit dose medications; procuring and filling requests for pharmaceutical supplies; delivering medications and supplies to nursing units; and assisting pharmacists with clinical activities to foster professional development.

EEO/AA/Disability/Veteran

Requirements

• High School Diploma required
• Must be actively enrolled in an accredited college of pharmacy
• Eligible for technician license or limited pharmacist (intern) license

Nice To Haves

• Experience volunteering/working in a hospital pharmacy is a plus

Responsibilities

• Professional and Technical Competence
• Communicates well with pharmacy staff on pharmacy issues, and responds appropriately to problem situations.
• Maintains Appropriate Inventory Levels
• Orders medications and other supplies from vendors as needed.
• Controlled Substance Inventory and Record Keeping
• Verifies daily controlled substance count in Pyxis during refill/restocking activities.
• Supports Existing Hospital Information Systems
• Enters and verifies patient charges and credits daily using hospital information system.
• Proficiency in IV Compounding
• Complies 100% of time with required clean room attire and cleaning procedures.
• Maintains a professional working relationship with employees in other departments
• Keeps staff members informed of patient/clinical issues.
• Educational and Safety Compliance
• Attends all required safety and educational programs.
• Professional Development
• Under the direct supervision of a pharmacist, participates in clinical activities, interprets original doctor's orders, and fills prescriptions for inpatients and outpatients utilizing the pharmacy information system.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Intern
• Education Level: High school or GED