Intern Pharmacy Assistant Pharmacy MHB

Catholic Health System; Buffalo (NY); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

Catholic Health System's Mercy Hospital of Buffalo is seeking a Pharmacy Intern Assistant to support dispensing activities under supervision. The role covers evenings with weekend and holiday rotation, in a per diem, low-FTE capacity, requiring efficient communication and precise compounding and patient interaction within NYS regulations.

Accepted in an accredited College of Pharmacy and no prior experience required.

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled in an accredited College of Pharmacy.
• No prior experience required for this intern position.
• Ability to communicate effectively and maintain accuracy.

Responsibilities

• Dispense pharmaceuticals under supervision and guidance of pharmacists.
• Assist with dispensing accuracy and safety in the hospital setting.
• Support workflow during evenings with weekend/holiday rotation.

Skills

Effective communication

Manual dexterity

Math proficiency

Operate hospital computer systems

Awareness of limitations (RegisteredPh

Education

Accepted in accredited College of Pharmacy

Tools

Laminar flow hood

Compounding devices

Automated dispensing machines

Hospital computer systems

Prescription balance

Personal computer

Fax machine

Telephone

Job description

Facility: Mercy Hospital of Buffalo

Shift: Shift 2

Status: Per Diem FTE: 0.100000

Bargaining Unit: CWA Local 1133

Exempt from Overtime: Exempt: No

Work Schedule: Evenings with Weekend and Holiday Rotation

Hours: 3:00pm-11:00pm, varies based on class schedule

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

• No previous experience required

Knowledge, Skill and Ability

• Ability to communicate effectively
• Good manual dexterity
• 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