Pharmacy Intern, Chartwell

UPMC Senior Communities; Oakdale (PA); On-site; USD 20,664 - 34,440; Part time

Job summary

UPMC Chartwell in Oakdale is seeking a Pharmacy Intern. This role will provide valuable hands-on experience in pharmaceutical care, assisting pharmacists with medication distribution and documentation. Ideal candidates are pharmacy students in good standing, ready to gain insights in a real-world environment.

The internship offers exposure to various pharmacy practices and scheduling requirements specific to department needs. This is a fantastic opportunity to develop clinical skills in a specialized pharmacy setting.

Qualifications

• Must be a pharmacy student in good standing at an accredited institution.
• Strong communication and computer skills are required.
• Procure Pennsylvania State Board of Pharmacy Intern License.

Responsibilities

• Assist the pharmacist with medication distribution.
• Participate in filling medication orders and maintaining patient profiles.
• Prepare IV admixtures and controlled substance orders.
• Complete departmental documentation accurately by the end of each shift.
• Use information systems effectively to assist with dispensing medications.

Skills

Communication skills

Computer skills

Education

Good standing in an accredited School of Pharmacy, entering P1 year or above

Job description

UPMC Chartwell is looking for a Pharmacy Student to join their dedicated team as a Pharmacy Intern! Under the general direction of the Pharmacy Manager and Director, and general supervision of the Staff Pharmacist, the Pharmacy intern will perform a wide variety of functions to support the provision of pharmaceutical care to patients at UPMC. These services will be provided in compliance with state and federal regulations, the Joint Commission Standards and the mission and policies of the hospital and departments. The internship provides a hands‑on experience and a challenging environment to progressively develop the operational and clinical skills to grow in the field of pharmacy. Scheduling requirements are practice site specific and determined by departmental needs. Intern shifts can include daylight, evening, weekend, and holiday requirements. Specific information on scheduling will be further discussed during the interview process.

If you are a pharmacy student looking to gain valuable experience with a nationally recognized specialty/infusion pharmacy, apply today!

Responsibilities

• Assists the pharmacist with medication distribution, delivering medication, refilling automated dispensing cabinets, and exchanging emergency medication carts.
• Participate in filling of medication orders maintaining patient profiles, performing prepackaging.
• Prepare IV admixtures/chemotherapy and controlled substance orders.
• Assists the pharmacist with medication review, including but not limited to computer order entry, monitoring allergies, enforcing formulary decisions, and evaluating drug interactions.
• Accurately completes departmental documentation and billing by the end of each scheduled shift in accordance with department procedures. Examples included, but are not limited to, dispensing and compounding records, refrigerator logs, hood‑cleaning records, chemotherapy compounding records, patient/department billing, and controlled substance delivery records.
• Where applicable, complete clinical workload documentation (manual or electronic) by the end of each scheduled shift in accordance with Department procedures.
• Effectively uses information systems, robotics, and other applications to prepare medication labels and assist with dispensing medications.
• Demonstrate a service orientation in all interpersonal relations. Conveys a positive, professional image.
• Prepare drug information responses and medication use evaluations.
• Develops and maintains a clean, organized, and adequately stocked work environment.
• *Performs in accordance with system-wide competencies/behaviors.
• *Performs other duties as assigned.
• Note: The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned this job. They are not exhaustive lists of all duties, responsibilities, knowledge, skills, abilities and working conditions associated with the job.

Qualifications

• Good standing in an accredited School of Pharmacy, entering P1 year or above.
• The candidate must possess good communication and computer skills. Licensure, Certifications, and Clearances: Pennsylvania State Board of Pharmacy Intern License required.
• UPMC is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran.