Oncology Pharmacy Intern

Yale NewHaven Health; New Haven (CT); On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Yale NewHaven Health is seeking a Pharmacy Intern to support operational, clinical, and administrative functions under the supervision of a licensed pharmacist. You will participate in drugs distribution, Pyxis management, and preparation of sterile products, while ensuring safety and accuracy in a high-reliability hospital environment.

The role emphasizes learning through rotation across clinical areas, participation in education activities, and close collaboration with the pharmacy team to

Qualifications

• High school diploma required and must be currently enrolled in an accredited College of Pharmacy program or pre-pharmacy program.
• Inpatient hospital pharmacy experience is preferred, but not required.
• Current registration or eligibility to be registered as a Pharmacy Intern in the State of Connecticut.

Responsibilities

• Performs drug distribution activities including accurate picking, packaging, and delivering medications for refill or load in Pyxis; delivery of IV, chemotherapy, and refrigerated medications to patient care units; prioritization and delivery of STAT orders, code carts, and non-routine deliveries.
• Processes loads into Pyxis taking into account par levels, drawer location and pocket size, drug package size, and drug usage patterns to minimize errors and stock-outs; replenishes stock-outs promptly.
• Responds to nursing, physicians and other requests to manage issues and provide follow-up as appropriate.
• Demonstrates proficiency in cross functional areas including IV Admixture; performs calculations and drug manipulations, aseptic labeling; documents manufacturing/billing information for compounding/admixtures; operates equipment and troubleshoots issues as per policy.
• Identifies and participates in quality assurance and improvement processes for medication storage, inventory, and sterile product testing; participates in educational activities within the Pharmacy Department.
• Rotates through clinical areas shadowing a clinical specialist, including rounding with the multidisciplinary team and reviewing orders; provides drug information and patient counseling.

Skills

Math calculations

Accuracy

Attention to detail

Problem solving

Computer skills

Fast learning

Pharmacy compounding

Repackaging labeling

Troubleshooting

Prioritization

Independent work

Teamwork

Communication

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Enrollment in College of Pharmacy or pre-pharmacy

Tools

Word processing

Spreadsheets

Job description

Overview

To be part of our organization, every employee should understand and share in the YNHHS Vision, support our Mission, and live our Values. These values - integrity, patient-centered, respect, accountability, and compassion - must guide what we do, as individuals and professionals, every day.

As members of a High Reliability Organization (HRO), every employee should practice CHAMP behavior and strive to make patient safety a top priority. The pharmacy intern is responsible for provision of operational support in the processing, production, inventory and distribution of pharmaceuticals and related products. The intern will also actively participate in clinical and administrative functions under the direct supervision of a licensed pharmacist to augment their education and to gain insight and practical experience in their future roles as pharmacists.

EEO/AA/Disability/Veteran

Responsibilities

• 1.Performs drug distribution activities including but not limited to accurrate picking, packaging, and delivering medications for refill or load in Pyxis'. Delivery of IV, chemotherapy, and refrigerated medications to patient care units. Prioritization and delivery of STAT orders, code carts, and non-routine deliveries. Sets up, fills, completes assigned deliveries in timely and accurate manner
• 2.Processes loads into Pyxis' in an accurate and timely manner, taking into account par levels, drawer location and pocket size, drug package size, and drug usage patterns to minimize potential medication errors and reduces stock-outs and subsequent refills. Replenishes stock-outs in a timely manner
• 3.Responds appropriately to nursing, physicians and other requests via telephone or in person to appropriately manage issues and provides follow up where appropriate
• 4.Demonstrate proficiency in cross functional areas of the department including, but not limited to, IV Admixture . Performs necessary calculations and drug product manipulations, dilution, or compounding. Accurately repackages and labels injectables using aseptic techniques. Follow safety guidelines, OSHA requirements, industry standards and department policy. Accurately documents required manufacturing and billing information related to compounding/admixtures. Performs necessary calculations to accurately compound, repackage, and label oral unit dose solids/liquids. Operates and troubleshoots equipment/hardware/software complications within department policy.
• 5.Identify and participate in ongoing quality assurance and improvement processes to ensure appropriate medication storage, inventory levels, quality testing of sterile products, aseptic technique certification, and operational efficiencies
• 6.Participate in educational activities within the Pharmacy Department including, but not limited to the following: Journal club, Clinical case conferences, Patient case presentations, Disease state discussions
• 7.Rotate through a variety of clinical areas shadowing a clinical specialist and performing their daily activities under direct pharmacist supervision. These activities include, but are not limited to: Rounding with the multidisciplinary team, Review of verification of orders, Provide answers to various drug information questions posed by the team, Provision of pattient counseling

Qualifications

EDUCATION

High school diploma required and must be currently enrolled in an accredited College of Pharmacy program or pre-pharmacy program

EXPERIENCE

Inpatient hospital pharmacy experience is preferred, but not required

LICENSURE

Current registration or eligibility to be registered as a Pharmacy Intern in the State of Connecticut as outlined by the Dept. of Consumer Protection.

SPECIAL SKILLS

Must be registered or eligible for registration as a Pharmacy Intern in the State of Connecticut as outlined by the Dept. of Consumer Protection. Proficiency in mathematical calculations; accuracy; problem solving; attention to detail; knowledge of computer applications including word processing and spreadsheets; ability to learn quickly in a fast-paced environment; ability to learn or perform pharmaceutical compounding, repackaging and labeling including manipulation of raw drug products using appropriate technique: ability to work with computer and technology equipment including the ability to perform basic troubleshooting functions. Must be able to prioritize competing demands, work independently, show flexibility and teamwork. Demonstrate good communication skills to customers and team members.

PHYSICAL DEMAND

Must be available to work rotating shifts and weekends