Oncology Pharmacy Intern — Hospital Clinical Experience

Yale New Haven Health; New Haven (CT); On-site; USD 28,000 - 36,000; Part time

Job summary

Yale New Haven Health is seeking a Pharmacy Intern to join the hospital team in New Haven, CT. Under licensed pharmacist supervision, you will gain hands-on experience in dispensing, compounding, inventory, and clinical activities.

You will rotate through clinical areas, assist with order verification, patient counseling, and participate in educational activities designed to enhance clinical knowledge and practical skills in a fast-paced hospital environment.

Qualifications

• High school diploma required and must be currently enrolled in a college of Pharmacy or pre-pharmacy program.
• Inpatient hospital pharmacy experience preferred but not required.
• Current registration or eligibility to be registered as a Pharmacy Intern in Connecticut.
• Proficiency in mathematical calculations; accuracy; problem solving; attention to detail.
• Ability to learn compounding, repackaging and labeling with aseptic techniques.

Responsibilities

• Perform drug distribution activities including accurate picking, packaging, and delivering medications.
• Process loads into Pyxis systems accurately, considering par levels and drawer locations.
• Respond to nursing and physician requests via phone or in person and provide follow-up.
• Demonstrate proficiency in cross-functional department tasks including IV admixture and compounding.
• Identify and participate in quality assurance and inventory processes to ensure proper storage and minimizes stock-outs.
• Participate in educational activities within the Pharmacy Department and attend journal clubs and case conferences.
• Rotate through clinical areas shadowing a clinical specialist and assist with order verification and patient counseling.

Skills

Attention to detail

Mathematical calculations

Communication skills

Teamwork

Pharmacy software

Education

High School Diploma

Job description

Yale New Haven Health is seeking a Pharmacy Intern to join the hospital team in New Haven, CT. Under licensed pharmacist supervision, you will gain hands-on experience in dispensing, compounding, inventory, and clinical activities.

You will rotate through clinical areas, assist with order verification, patient counseling, and participate in educational activities designed to enhance clinical knowledge and practical skills in a fast-paced hospital environment.