Pharmacy Intern: Impactful Hospital Pharmacy Experience

Beth Israel Lahey Health (BILH); United States; On-site; USD 24,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Beth Israel Lahey Health seeks a Pharmacy Technician to assist Pharmacists in preparing and distributing prescribed medications in inpatient or outpatient settings. You will fill orders, ensure correct delivery to units or patients, and demonstrate knowledge of medication distribution operations.

Minimum qualifications include MA Board of Pharmacy Intern Licensure, a high school diploma, and at least one year of healthcare experience.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Two years of education or enrollment beyond second year in an approved college/school of pharmacy; MA Board of Pharmacy Intern Licensure required.
• Knowledge of standard pharmaceutical terminology, abbreviations and symbols used in dispensing medications.
• Experience with electronic medical records preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assists Pharmacists and Technicians to ensure safe, timely medication distribution.
• Repackages and compounds medications per procedures.
• Maintain inventory by rotating stock and monitoring expiries; inform Pharmacy Buyer when stock is low.
• Answer calls, triage requests, and resolve questions or problems.
• Participate in quality improvement activities and support department goals.
• Ensure adequate stock to meet patient needs in coordination with Pharmacists.
• Comply with policies and department expectations.
• Maintain courteous interactions with patients and colleagues.
• Understand job duties and performance expectations; contribute to customer service standards.
• Participate in mandatory education and other department duties as needed.

Skills

Pharmacy terms

Customer service

Regulatory knowledge

Inventory management

Education

Massachusetts Board of Pharmacy Intern Licensure

High School diploma or equivalent

Pharmacy coursework (2 years)

Tools

EMR systems

Job description

Beth Israel Lahey Health seeks a Pharmacy Technician to assist Pharmacists in preparing and distributing prescribed medications in inpatient or outpatient settings. You will fill orders, ensure correct delivery to units or patients, and demonstrate knowledge of medication distribution operations.

Minimum qualifications include MA Board of Pharmacy Intern Licensure, a high school diploma, and at least one year of healthcare experience.