Intern Pharmacy Assistant Pharmacy MHB

CH and Trinity, P.C.; Buffalo (NY); On-site; USD 26,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

CH and Trinity, P.C. is seeking a pharmacy support role at Mercy Hospital of Buffalo. The position involves dispensing pharmaceuticals under the supervision of licensed pharmacists within a hospital pharmacy setting.

You will work under the Director of Pharmacy and Lead Pharmacist, using hospital computer systems and specialized equipment, with emphasis on accuracy, safety, and regulatory compliance. Training and advancement opportunities are available in a dynamic healthcare environment.

Qualifications

• Must be enrolled in an accredited College of Pharmacy.
• Strong communication and math skills required.
• Operate computers, laminar flow hood, compounding devices, and hospital systems.
• All actions must be approved by a Registered Pharmacist before reaching the patient.

Responsibilities

• Dispense pharmaceuticals under supervision.
• Assist in pharmacy operations and patient safety.
• Complies with New York State laws and hospital policies.

Skills

Communication skills

Math knowledge

Personal computer

Laminar flow hood operation

Biological hood operation

Compounding devices

Hospital computer systems

Prescription balance

Pharmacist approval required

Education

Accepted in an accredited College of Pharmacy

Job description

18.73 - 24.61 USD per hour

Posted 3 days ago

Description

Facility: Mercy Hospital of Buffalo

Shift: Shift 1

Bargaining Unit: CWA Local 1133

Exempt from Overtime: Exempt: No

Work Schedule: Days and Evenings with Weekend and Holiday Rotation

Hours:

Summary:

Under the direction of the Director of Pharmacy, and Lead Pharmacist, and under the supervision of the Senior Pharmacy Technician/Buyer and Clinical Pharmacists, and according to New York State law, performs technical activities associated with dispensing pharmaceuticals.

Responsibilities:

EDUCATION

• Accepted in an accredited College of Pharmacy

EXPERIENCE

KNOWLEDGE, SKILL AND ABILITY

• Ability to communicate effectively
• Knowledge of math
• Ability to operate the following machinery: Personal computer, laminar flow hood, biological hood, compounding devices, telephone, fax machine, hospital computer systems, copy machine, prescription balance, automated medication dispensing machines
• Intern Assistant understands limitations of job -- everything must be approved by a Registered Pharmacist prior to it reaching the patient