Pharmacy Intern - Northeastern Co-op

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

When you join the growing BILH team, you're not just taking a job, you’re making a difference in people’s lives.

Assists the Pharmacists in the preparation and distribution of prescription medications in either the inpatient hospital setting or outpatient retail Pharmacy setting. Helps fill orders for patients and ensures they are delivered to the correct inpatient unit or accurately provided to the patient or customer in the outpatient retail setting. Displays a full understanding of medication distribution operations and demonstrates competency in carrying out all duties associated with medication distribution.

Job Description:

Essential Duties & Responsibilities including but not limited to:

1. 1. In conjunction with other Pharmacy Technicians and Interns, ensures that all medication distribution functions are completed in a safe and timely manner. Informs Pharmacist and/or the Supervisor of any workflow issues.
2. 2. Repackages and compounds medications as needed, in accordance with departmental procedures.
3. 3. Maintains appropriate inventory levels in specific area of practice by rotating stock, checking for expired medications, informing the Pharmacy Buyer when inventory levels are low, and checking in wholesaler order.
4. 4. Answers telephone calls, triaging requests and taking steps to resolves questions received or concerns and problems.
5. 5. Actively participates in continuous performance improvement activities of the department, including providing suggestions on how to improve day-to-day operations.
6. 6. Helps the Pharmacists ensure that the Pharmacy has the right amount of stock to meet patient needs.
7. 7. Incorporates Lahey Hospital and Medical Center Guiding Principles, Mission Statement and Goals into daily activities.
8. 8. Complies with all Lahey Hospital and Medical Center Policies.
9. 9. Complies with behavioral expectations of the department and LHMC.
10. 10. Maintains courteous and effective interactions with colleagues and patients.
11. 11. Demonstrates an understanding of the job description, performance expectations, and competency assessment.
12. 12. Demonstrates a commitment toward meeting and exceeding the needs of our customers. Consistently adheres to Customer Service standards.
13. 13.Participates in departmental and/or interdepartmental quality improvement activities.
14. 14.Participates in and successfully completes Mandatory Education.
15. 15. Performs all other duties as needed or directed to meet the needs of the department.

Minimum Qualifications:

Education: High School diploma or equivalent

Licensure, Certification, Registration: Two years of education, or achieved standing as a student beyond the second year, in an approved college/school of pharmacy in which the candidate is enrolled. Massachusetts Board of Pharmacy Intern Licensure required.

Skills, Knowledge & Abilities: Knowledge of standard pharmaceutical/medical terms, abbreviations and symbols commonly used in the prescribing and dispensing of medications. Knowledge of policies and regulations pertaining to handling and distribution of controlled substances and hazardous materials preferred. Experience with electronic medical records preferred.

Experience: At least one year of comparable work experience, preferably in a healthcare setting.

Pay Range:
$21.00 - $21.00

The pay range listed for this position is the base hourly wage range the organization reasonably and in good faith expects to pay for this position at this time. Actual compensation is determined based on several factors, that may include seniority, education, training, relevant experience, relevant certifications, geographyof work location, job responsibilities, or other applicable factors permissible by law. Compensation may exceed the base hourly rate depending on shift differentials, call pay, premium pay, overtime pay, and other additional pay practices, as applicable to the position and in accordance with the law.

As a health care organization, we have a responsibility to do everything in our power to care for and protect our patients, our colleagues and our communities. Beth Israel Lahey Health requires that all staff be vaccinated against influenza (flu) as a condition of employment.

More than 35,000 people working together. Nurses, doctors, technicians, therapists, researchers, teachers and more, making a difference in patients' lives. Your skill and compassion can make us even stronger.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled