Pharmacy Intern

Mass General Brigham; Town of Dover (NY); On-site; USD 24,797,000 - 38,573,000; Full time

Job summary

Mass General Brigham seeks a Pharmacy Intern to support the Pharmacy department by ensuring the right patient receives the right medication in a safe, timely manner under a Pharmacist’s supervision.

The role develops understanding of drug distribution and includes dispensing, order entry, and related software use, with opportunities to disseminate drug information as needed.

Qualifications

• Ability to learn computer and application skills as applicable to the role.
• Ability to interact with and work around people.
• Ability to make judgments in demanding situations.
• Ability to react to frequent changes in duties and volume of work.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to listen empathetically.
• Ability to logically organize details.

Responsibilities

• Participate in interdisciplinary rounds.
• Counsel patients on prescriptions and devices.
• Monitor medication therapies via profile reviews and lab values.
• Assist Pharmacist in gathering information to advise nurses, doctors, and patients.
• Fills and delivers medications for nursing units and Pyxis as needed.
• Provide good customer service at the Pharmacy window and during rounds.
• Adhere to HIPAA regulations regarding confidentiality and privacy.

Skills

Computer skills

Interpersonal skills

Judgment under pressure

Adaptability

Verbal communication

Written communication

Active listening

Education

High School Diploma

Job description

Mass General Brigham relies on a wide range of professionals, including doctors, nurses, business people, tech experts, researchers, and systems analysts to advance our mission. As a not-for-profit, we support patient care, research, teaching, and community service, striving to provide exceptional care. We believe that high-performing teams drive groundbreaking medical discoveries.

Job Summary

The Pharmacy Intern YR1 supports the mission of the Pharmacy department by ensuring that the right patient receives the right medication in a safe and timely manner under the direct supervision of a Pharmacist. Develops a full understanding of the drug distribution system and demonstrates competency in carrying out all duties associated with delivering medications to the patient care areas. Uses related computer software, gains experience in the interpretation, verification, order entry, compounding, and dispensing of pharmaceuticals and pharmaceutical supplies. The Pharmacy Intern may also be involved in disseminating drug information.

Essential Functions

• Participate in interdisciplinary rounds.
• Work collaboratively with the treatment team to maximize individual patient outcomes.
• Counsel patients on prescription and over-the-counter medications and devices.
• Monitor medication therapies through performing profile reviews, interpreting laboratory values, and ensuring drug regimens are consistent with medication use guidelines and protocols.
• Assist the Pharmacist in gathering information to advise nurses, doctors, and patients on the proper and safe use of medications.
• Fills and delivers medications requested by nursing units and, as needed, for the Pyxis automated dispensing machine, after a complete check by a registered pharmacist.
• Performs good customer service skills via telephone or in person at the Pharmacy window and while rounding on patient care areas.
• Adheres to HIPAA regulations regarding confidentiality and patient privacy.

Qualifications

Education

High School Diploma required

Can this role accept experience in lieu of a degree?

No

Licenses and Credentials

Pharmacy Intern [State License] - Generic - HR Only required

Experience

Pharmacy Experience 0-1 year preferred

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Ability to learn computer and application skills as applicable to the role.
• Ability to interact with and work around people.
• Ability to make judgments in demanding situations.
• Ability to react to frequent changes in duties and volume of work.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to listen empathetically.
• Ability to logically organize details.

Additional Job Details (if applicable)

Remote Type

Onsite

Work Location

789 Central Avenue

Scheduled Weekly Hours

0

Employee Type

Per Diem

Work Shift

Rotating (United States of America)

Pay Range

• /

Grade

3

EEO Statement

1810 Wentworth-Douglass Hospital is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religious creed, national origin, sex, age, gender identity, disability, sexual orientation, military service, genetic information, and/or other status protected under law. We will ensure that all individuals with a disability are provided a reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. To ensure reasonable accommodation for individuals protected by Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Vietnam Veteran’s Readjustment Act of 1974, and Title I of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, applicants who require accommodation in the job application process may contact Human Resources at (857)-282-7642.

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At Mass General Brigham, our competency framework defines what effective leadership “looks like” by specifying which behaviors are most critical for successful performance at each job level. The framework is comprised of ten competencies (half People-Focused, half Performance-Focused) and are defined by observable and measurable skills and behaviors that contribute to workplace effectiveness and career success. These competencies are used to evaluate performance, make hiring decisions, identify development needs, mobilize employees across our system, and establish a strong talent pipeline.