Intern Pharmacist

Northwell Health; Norwalk (CT); On-site; USD 23,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hospital Pharmacy Experience

Job summary

Norwalk Hospital Association is seeking a Pharmacy Intern to support medication procurement, preparation, and record-keeping under supervision. You will participate in regulatory compliance, quality assurance, and daily pharmacy operations in a hospital setting.

The role involves assisting in IV admixtures, hazardous drug handling, and inventory management, with supervision by a licensed pharmacist. Prior hospital exposure is a plus; registration as a pharmacy intern is required.

Qualifications

• Enrolled or recent graduate of an accredited School of Pharmacy.
• Current pharmacy intern license in good standing with state Board of Pharmacy (CT or NY).
• Hospital pharmacy experience preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Maintains and complies with all state, federal and regulatory requirements for pharmacy and medication management.
• Performs monthly quality assurance activities.
• Participates in shift to shift huddles and staff meetings.
• Completes corporate compliance and health stream modules annually.
• Assists pharmacist in gathering and preparing medications while adhering to proper record keeping.

Skills

Hospital pharmacy experience

Education

Current pharmacy intern license in good standing with State Board of Pharmacy (CT or NY)

Enrolled or recent graduate of an accredited School of Pharmacy

Job description

Description

Northwell is the largest not-for-profit health system in the Northeast, serving residents of New York and Connecticut with 28 hospitals, more than 1,000 outpatient facilities, 22,000 nurses and over 20,000 physicians. Northwell cares for more than three million people annually in the New York metro area, including Long Island, the Hudson Valley, Connecticut and beyond, thanks to philanthropic support from our communities. Northwell is New York State’s largest private employer with over 104,000 employees - including members of Northwell Health Physician Partners - who are working to change health care for the better.

Northwell is the largest not-for-profit health system in the Northeast, serving residents of New York and Connecticut with 28 hospitals, more than 1,000 outpatient facilities, 22,000 nurses and over 20,000 physicians. Northwell cares for more than three million people annually in the New York metro area, including Long Island, the Hudson Valley, Connecticut and beyond, thanks to philanthropic support from our communities. Northwell is New York State’s largest private employer with over 104,000 employees - including members of Northwell Health Physician Partners - who are working to change health care for the better.

Summary

Under the general supervision of the Pharmacy Operations Manager or Supervisor, and under the direct supervision of a licensed registered pharmacist, assists in the procurement and preparation of medication for dispensing, and maintains all records in accordance with Federal and State laws and Nuvance Health policies and procedures. Participates in all pharmacy activities and works to achieve the goals of the institution and department. Job duties and responsibilities will be commensurate with experience, performance, and years of education in an accredited school of pharmacy.

Under the general supervision of the Pharmacy Operations Manager or Supervisor, and under the direct supervision of a licensed registered pharmacist, assists in the procurement and preparation of medication for dispensing, and maintains all records in accordance with Federal and State laws and Nuvance Health policies and procedures. Participates in all pharmacy activities and works to achieve the goals of the institution and department. Job duties and responsibilities will be commensurate with experience, performance, and years of education in an accredited school of pharmacy.

Responsibilities

• Maintains and complies with all state, federal and regulatory requirements for pharmacy and medication management
• Performs monthly quality assurance activities.
• Participates in shift to shift huddles and staff meetings.
• Completes corporate compliance and health stream modules (annually)
• Central Dispensing
  • Opens pharmacy dispensing technology and troubleshoots problem/failures as appropriate
  • Assists pharmacist in the gathering and preparing medications while adhering to policies related to unit dose packaging, regulations and proper record keeping
  • Prepares extemporaneous compounds following established USP795 standards and practices.
• IV Admixture / USP 797 Compliance
  • Prepares all IV admixtures following 797 policies and procedures
  • Performs required daily and monthly cleaning tasks following established USP 797 standards and practices
  • Completes routine USP 797 competencies quarterly
• Hazardous Drug Handling- USP 800
  • Performs hazardous medication preparation in compliance with USP 800 standards
  • Completes annual didactic test on USP 800 proper practice and procedures.
• Inventory Management
  • Performing technical and clerical functions associated with the ordering, receiving, packaging, and distribution of medication inventory (including controlled substances)
  • Identifies and navigates potential drug shortages.
  • Operates Automated Dispensing Cabinet (ADC) information system
  • Accurately fills and maintains automated dispensing cabinets following departmental and statutory requirements.
  • Performs required audits and maintains record keeping of controlled substance dispensing and waste
  • Assists in preparation for state and federal inspection
• Medication History
  • Obtains and clarifies patients home medication list by utilizing drug information resources, contacting community pharmacies, interviewing patient/ family and reviewing prescription bottles
  • Compiles and performs data entry of comprehensive medication lists including prescription, OTC, and supplement medications
• Clinical Tasks (under direct supervision of licensed pharmacist)
  • Interprets physician prescriptions and medication orders
  • Provides drug information to patients, medical staff, nursing staff and ancillary department personnel
  • Reviews patient profiles for drug interactions
  • Medication recommendations and therapeutic drug monitoring
  • Performs clinical interventions including dosage recommendations
  • Assists in vaccinations Administers immunizations

Education Skills Experience

• Enrolled or recent graduate of an accredited School of Pharmacy
• Work Experience:
  • Hospital pharmacy experience preferred but not required

Licensure/Registration/Certifications

• Required-Current pharmacy intern license in good standing with state Board of Pharmacy in applicable state ( CT or NY)
• Preferred But Not Required- Appropriate certifications as necessary for the practice setting and stage of pharmacy education (e.g. ACLS, BLS, &/or immunization)

Other Information

• Enrolled or recent graduate of an accredited School of Pharmacy
• Work Experience:
  • Hospital pharmacy experience preferred but not required

Licensure/Registration/Certifications

• Required-Current pharmacy intern license in good standing with state Board of Pharmacy in applicable state ( CT or NY)
• Preferred But Not Required- Appropriate certifications as necessary for the practice setting and stage of pharmacy education (e.g. ACLS, BLS, &/or immunization)

Working Conditions

Manual: significant manual skills/motor coord & finger dexterity

Occupational: Some occupational risk

Physical Effort: Medium to Heavy effort. May exert up to 35 lbs. force

Physical Environment: Some exposure to dirt, odors, noise, human waste, etc.

Company: Norwalk Hospital Association

Org Unit: 468

Department: Pharmacy

Exempt: No

Salary Range: $17.00 - $24.91 Hourly