Pharmacy Intern, Inpatient

Boston Medical Center; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 36,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

403(b) savings matches

Paid time off

Discretionary annual bonuses and merit

Job summary

Boston Medical Center seeks an Inpatient Pharmacy Co-Op Student to support daily pharmacy operations in an acute care setting. The role emphasizes learning under pharmacy staff, assisting with workflow, and applying classroom knowledge to real patient care activities.

Qualifications include current enrollment as a pharmacy student in good standing and MA Pharmacy Intern license registration. Strong communication and numerical skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Must be enrolled as a full-time pharmacy student in good standing.
• Must be registered with the MA Board of Pharmacy as Pharmacy Intern.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills with hospital teams and patients.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication

Multitasking

Attention to detail

Mathematical calculations

Computer literacy

Education

High school diploma

Pharmacy student in accredited College of Pharmacy

Massachusetts Board of Pharmacy Intern License

Tools

Computer proficiency

Job description

POSITION SUMMARY

Under the direct supervision of the Pharmacist, and according to department policies, and procedures, and guidelines, is responsible for many supportive practice functions in the department for the purpose of providing high quality patient focused pharmacy services, and fulfilling the practice hours requirement for pharmacy education and licensure. Boston Medical Center (BMC) is more than a hospital. It´s a network of support and care that touches the lives of hundreds of thousands of people in need each year. It is the largest and busiest provider of trauma and emergency services in New England. Emphasizing community-based care, BMC is committed to providing consistently excellent and accessible health services to all—and is the largest safety-net hospital in New England. The hospital is also the primary teaching affiliate of the nationally ranked Boston University School of Medicine (BUSM) and a founding partner of Boston HealthNet – an integrated health care delivery systems that includes many community health centers. Join BMC today and help us achieve our Vision 2030 which is a long-term goal to make Boston the healthiest urban population in the world.

POSITION DETAILS

Position: Inpatient Pharmacy Co-Op Student
Department: Inpatient
Schedule: 8 Hour- Rotating Days/Evenings, Rotating Weekend

JOB REQUIREMENTS

• Education: Requires a high school diploma and registered as a full time pharmacy student in an accredited College of Pharmacy in good standing.
• Certificates, Licenses, Registrations Required: Must be registered with the Massachusetts Board of Pharmacy as Pharmacy Intern License.
• Knowledge and Skills:
  • Excellent interpersonal skills and telephone communications skills to interact appropriately with hospital staff, patients, families/visitors, physicians, colleagues, and others.
  • Ability to speak the English language, read, interpret and follow complicated verbal and written instruction with precision, accuracy and dependability.
  • Additional language skills (beyond that of English) appropriate to the patient population served is very helpful.
  • Ability to multi-task, prioritize essential tasks and meet deadlines.
  • Ability to perform work accurately and pay attention to details, including being able to perform basic mathematical calculations (addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, ratios/proportions, etc).
  • Basic computer proficiency inclusive of ability to access, enter, and interpret computerized data/information.
  • Ability to work proactively with the Pharmacist to learn the appropriate usage of medications on a daily basis and maintain the required level of competency to perform the essential duties and responsibilities associated with the position.

COMPENSATION

• Compensation Range: $0.01- $0.00
• medical
• dental
• vision
• pharmacy
• discretionary annual bonuses and merit increases
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• 403(b) savings matches
• paid time off
• career advancement opportunities
• resources to support employee and family well-being

NOTE: This range is based on Boston-area data, and is subject to modification based on geographic location.

EMPLOYMENT PRACTICES

Equal Opportunity Employer/Disabled/Veterans

We ensure equal employment opportunities for all, without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression or any other non-job-related characteristic.

If you need accommodation for any part of the application process because of a medical condition or disability, please send an e-mail to [e-mail] or call 617-638-8582 to let us know the nature of your request.

Boston Medical Center participates in the Electronic Employment Verification Program. As an E-Verify employer, prospective employees of BMC must complete a background check before beginning their employment at the hospital.

BMC requires all staff to be vaccinated against COVID-19 and flu, as well as receive a booster dose of the COVID-19 vaccine.