Pharmacy Intern: Hands-On Infusion Pharmacy Experience

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 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.