Hospital Pharmacy Intern: Dispensing & Compliance

Mount Sinai; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Mount Sinai Health System is hiring a Pharmacy intern to prepare medications for inpatients, outpatients and staff under pharmacist supervision. You will prepackage, label, and assist in maintaining records per policy.

The role requires a NYS Pharmacy intern permit, a high school diploma or equivalent, strong English, and hospital experience preferred; three years in an accredited pharmacy program is expected. On-site work in New York City.

Qualifications

• NYS Pharmacy intern permit is required.
• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• English proficiency (oral and written) is required.
• Previous hospital experience or graduation from a Technician Training Program is preferred.
• Minimum three years completed at an accredited college of pharmacy is required.

Responsibilities

• Prepackages and labels medications, fills unit dose cassettes and assists in maintaining records.
• Audits records of controlled substances and ensures compliance with regulations under supervision.
• Advises nursing and pharmacy staff.
• Manages discrepancies and assists in discrepancy resolution; maintains controlled drug records files.
• Issues controlled substances and prescription pads under pharmacist supervision.
• Processes controlled substances returns and inventory receipts.
• Maintains appropriate on-hand inventory and records.

Skills

English proficiency

Education

NYS Pharmacy intern permit

High School Diploma or equivalent

Minimum three years completed at an accredited college of pharmacy

Job description

Mount Sinai Health System is hiring a Pharmacy intern to prepare medications for inpatients, outpatients and staff under pharmacist supervision. You will prepackage, label, and assist in maintaining records per policy.

The role requires a NYS Pharmacy intern permit, a high school diploma or equivalent, strong English, and hospital experience preferred; three years in an accredited pharmacy program is expected. On-site work in New York City.