Hospital Pharmacy Intern: Patient Care & Medication Support

Tufts Medical Center; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 37,000; Full time

Job summary

Tufts Medical Center is seeking a Pharmacy Intern for the Central Pharmacy to support pharmacy services in a hospital environment. Under pharmacist supervision, you will assist with dispensing, inventory control, customer service, and record-keeping, contributing to optimal pharmaceutical care.

The role requires enrollment in an APCE-accredited Doctor of Pharmacy program, MA intern licensure, and completion of the first professional year.

Qualifications

• Enrolled in an APCE accredited Doctor of Pharmacy program.
• Massachusetts Pharmacy Intern Licensure required.
• Completion of first professional year from an accredited pharmacy program.

Responsibilities

• Picks, delivers, and refills medication for automated dispensing machines.
• Delivers bulk medications and IV solutions to nursing units.
• Conducts inspections of medication rooms in patient care areas.
• Monitors refrigerator temperatures.
• Assists with transport of controlled substances (Schedule II–V).
• Requests and accepts prescriptions from a prescriber or prescriber's agent.
• Assists patients with prescription intake and over-the-counter sales.
• Compounds sterile and/or non-sterile products.
• Assists with medication reconciliation for admitted patients.
• Returns expired or discontinued medications to the pharmacy.
• Triages phone calls to the appropriate pharmacy staff member.
• Maintains collaborative relationships to achieve department goals.
• May cross train to work in more than one area of the pharmacy.

Skills

Automated dispensing reports

Education

APCE-Pharmacy Doctor program

Massachusetts Pharmacy Intern Licensure

First professional year completed

Job description

Tufts Medical Center is seeking a Pharmacy Intern for the Central Pharmacy to support pharmacy services in a hospital environment. Under pharmacist supervision, you will assist with dispensing, inventory control, customer service, and record-keeping, contributing to optimal pharmaceutical care.

The role requires enrollment in an APCE-accredited Doctor of Pharmacy program, MA intern licensure, and completion of the first professional year.