Infusion Pharmacy Intern: Hands-On Clinical Experience

UPMC; Oakdale (PA); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

UPMC Chartwell Infusion Pharmacy in Oakdale, PA is seeking a Pharmacy Intern to join our dedicated team. Under supervision of the Staff Pharmacist, you will assist with medication distribution, IV admixtures, and clinical workflow to support patient care.

This hands-on internship provides exposure to regulatory standards, documentation, and use of hospital pharmacy systems, with shifts including days, evenings, and weekends as needed during the interview process.

Responsibilities

• Assist the pharmacist with medication distribution, delivering medications, 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.
• Assist 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 (manual or electronic) 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. Conveys a positive, professional image.
• Prepare drug information responses and medication use evaluations.
• Develops and maintains a clean, organized, and adequately stocked work environment.

Job description

UPMC Chartwell Infusion Pharmacy in Oakdale, PA is seeking a Pharmacy Intern to join our dedicated team. Under supervision of the Staff Pharmacist, you will assist with medication distribution, IV admixtures, and clinical workflow to support patient care.

This hands-on internship provides exposure to regulatory standards, documentation, and use of hospital pharmacy systems, with shifts including days, evenings, and weekends as needed during the interview process.