Pharmacy Intern, Chartwell Infusion Pharmacy

UPMC Senior Communities; Oakdale (PA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

UPMC Chartwell is seeking a Pharmacy Intern to support the infusion pharmacy team under supervision, assisting with medication distribution, order entry, and preparation of IV admixtures while maintaining compliance with regulations. This internship provides hands-on clinical and operational experience in a hospital setting.

Intern shifts can include daylight, evening, weekend, and holiday requirements, with scheduling determined by departmental needs and discussed during the interview process.

Qualifications

• Enrolled in an accredited School of Pharmacy, entering P1 year or above.
• Pennsylvania State Board of Pharmacy Intern License required.

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.
• 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.

Education

Pharmacy student in accredited program

Job description

UPMC Chartwell is looking for a Pharmacy Student to join their dedicated team as a Pharmacy Intern at their Chartwell Infusion Pharmacy! 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.

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.

Qualifications:

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

Licensure, Certifications, and Clearances:

Pennsylvania State Board of Pharmacy Intern License required

UPMC is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran