Pharmacy Intern

Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center; Buffalo (NY); On-site; USD 27,481 - 39,139; Part time

Job summary

Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center in Buffalo, NY is seeking a Pharmacy Intern to assist with dispensing and distributing medications under the supervision of a licensed pharmacist. Responsibilities include filling automated dispensing machines, maintaining pharmaceutical supplies, and keeping accurate records. Candidates must possess a New York State Pharmacy Intern Permit and preferably be enrolled in a Pharmacy Doctoral program. The starting pay rate is $24.18/hour.

Qualifications

• Current New York State Pharmacy Intern Permit is required.
• Preferred candidates should be enrolled in a Pharmacy Doctoral program.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and assist in dispensing medications under supervision.
• Maintain pharmaceutical supplies and files according to policies.
• Fill automated dispensing machines and assist with pharmaceutical orders.

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Pharmacy Doctoral program enrollment

Job description

Overview

Summary: Prepares and assists in dispensing and distributing medications, including oral preparations, intravenous (IV) medications, IV chemotherapy preparations and total parenteral nutrition preparations under the direct supervision of a licensed pharmacist; maintains pharmaceutical supplies in accordance with Safe Handling Practices; fills automated dispensing machines (Talyst, Talyst pre-packaging machine, Pysix); assists with receiving pharmaceutical supplies and in the preparation of pharmaceutical orders; assists in repackaging of unit dose solid and liquid medications; maintains and files appropriate records according to Roswell Park policies and procedures. The starting rate of pay for this position is $24.18/hour.

Qualifications

• Education and experience as described in the job content.
• License Requirement: Current New York State Pharmacy Intern Permit.
• Preferred candidate will have a High School Diploma/GED, be enrolled in a Pharmacy Doctoral program, and have a Pharmacy Intern Permit.