Hospital Pharmacy Intern - Hands-on, Weekday Shifts

UPMC Senior Communities; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekends off

Job summary

Forbes Pharmacy in Pittsburgh is seeking a Pharmacy Intern to support pharmacists in dispensing, patient care, and medication reviews. The role provides hands-on experience and involves day shifts with flexible scheduling.

Intern will assist with medication orders, documentation, and use of clinical information systems, while learning under the Pharmacy Manager and Director. No weekend or holiday requirements noted for this internship.

Qualifications

• Good standing in an accredited School of Pharmacy, entering P1 year or above, and applied for intern license within 90 days of hire.
• Pennsylvania State Board of Pharmacy Intern License applied for within 90 days of hire
• Pharmacy Intern
• Act 34

Responsibilities

• Assists the pharmacist with medication distribution, delivering medication, refilling automated dispensing cabinets, and exchanging emergency medication carts.
• Participate in filling of medication orders maintaining patient profiles, performing prepackaging.
• Prepare IV admixtures/chemotherapy and controlled substance orders.
• Assists the pharmacist with medication review, including but not limited to computer order entry, monitoring allergies, enforcing formulary decisions, and evaluating drug interactions.
• Accurately completes departmental documentation and billing by the end of each scheduled shift in accordance with department procedures.
• Where applicable, complete clinical workload documentation by the end of each scheduled shift in accordance with Department procedures.
• Effectively uses information systems, robotics, and other applications to prepare medication labels and assist with dispensing medications.
• Demonstrate a service orientation in all interpersonal relations.
• Prepare drug information responses and medication use evaluations.
• Develops and maintains a clean, organized, and adequately stocked work environment.
• Performs in accordance with system-wide competencies/behaviors.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

Communication skills

Computer skills

Education

Pharmacy student in accredited school

Job description

Forbes Pharmacy in Pittsburgh is seeking a Pharmacy Intern to support pharmacists in dispensing, patient care, and medication reviews. The role provides hands-on experience and involves day shifts with flexible scheduling.

Intern will assist with medication orders, documentation, and use of clinical information systems, while learning under the Pharmacy Manager and Director. No weekend or holiday requirements noted for this internship.