Hospital Pharmacy Intern: Deliver Safe Medications Daily

Beth Israel Lahey Health; Needham (MA); On-site; USD 29,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

Beth Israel Deaconess Hospital Needham, Inc. is seeking a Pharmacy Student Intern to support safe medication delivery under supervision in a hospital setting.

You will understand the drug distribution system and assist with dispensing to patient care units. You will deliver medications, verify accuracy with automated dispensing machines, and collaborate with pharmacists to ensure timely and safe medication administration.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED 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.

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.

Skills

Written Communications

Oral Communications

Knowledge of policies

Teamwork

Customer Service

Remain calm

Education

Pharmacy Student Intern

Doctor of Pharmacy student

Mass Board registration requirements

Job description

Beth Israel Deaconess Hospital Needham, Inc. is seeking a Pharmacy Student Intern to support safe medication delivery under supervision in a hospital setting.

You will understand the drug distribution system and assist with dispensing to patient care units. You will deliver medications, verify accuracy with automated dispensing machines, and collaborate with pharmacists to ensure timely and safe medication administration.