Pharmacy Intern (Per Diem)

Hartford HealthCare; Hartford (CT); On-site; USD 20,664 - 30,307; Full time

Job summary

Hartford Hospital is seeking a Pharmacy Intern to assist pharmacists in the preparation, dispensing and distribution of medications across the hospital, including in-patient and out-patient settings.

Ideal candidates are currently enrolled in an accredited school/college of pharmacy and have completed at least one hospital clinical rotation, with Pharmacy Intern registration in Connecticut and a commitment to patient-centered care.

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled in an accredited school or college of pharmacy.
• Enrolled as a Pharmacy Intern in CT per licensing requirements.
• Clinical rotation completed at least once in a hospital setting.

Responsibilities

• Assists in preparation and distribution of medications hospital-wide, including unit dose and outpatient dispensing.
• Maintains patient profiles, charges/credits, and unit dose fill lists via computer systems.
• Restocks crash cart medications and ensures expiry checks and documentation are up to date.
• Prepackages tablets, capsules and other dosage forms for in-patient and out-patient dispensing.
• Interacts with patients and hospital staff to support quality care and service.

Education

Currently enrolled in a professional program at an accredited school or college of pharmacy

Job description

Location Detail: 80 Seymour Street (10008)

Shift Detail: Requires every 3rd weekend

Work where every moment matters.

Every day, more than 40,000 Hartford HealthCare colleagues come to work with one thing in common: Pride in what we do, knowing every moment matters here. We invite you to become part of Connecticut's most comprehensive healthcare network.

Hartford Hospital is one of the largest and most respected teaching hospitals in New England. We are a Level 1 Trauma Center that provides cutting edge treatment to its patients. This is made possible by being home to the largest robotic surgery center in the Northeast and the Center for Education, Simulation and Innovation (CESI), one of the most-advanced medical simulation training centers in the world. When hospitals cannot provide the advanced care, expertise and new treatment options their patients require, they turn to us.

The Pharmacy Department at Hartford Hospital utilizes a decentralized model with pharmacists embedded on medical teams to advice on optimal drug therapy. We also have an American Society of Health-System Pharmacists (ASHP) accredited Pharmacy Residency program, an active Oncology infusion service, and a Retail/Specialty outpatient pharmacy.

Pharmacy Interns assist Pharmacists in the preparation, dispensing and distribution of sterile and non-sterile medication throughout the hospital.

Duties Include

• Assists in the preparation and distribution of medications throughout the hospital which includes in-patient unit dose dispensing and out-patient dispensing.
• Performs computer activities to maintain patient profiles, entry of charges and credits and generation of unit dose fill lists.
• Restocks crash cart medications, including documentation and follow through.
• Fills emergency boxes and stat boxes, including documentation, expiration date checking and follow through.
• Insures all medications are packaged with a bar code compatible with existing Pharmacy bar code technology
• Prepackages tablets, capsules and other dosage forms for in-patient and out-patient dispensing.
• Positively interacts with patients and other hospital guests to enhance the quality of case/service provided.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Education:

• Currently enrolled in a professional program at an accredited school or college of pharmacy

Licenses/Certifications

• Pharmacy Intern registration with Connecticut Department of Consumer Protection

Minimum Experience

• Completed at least one clinical rotation within a hospital

We take great care of careers.

With locations around the state, Hartford HealthCare offers exciting opportunities for career development and growth. Here, you are part of an organization on the cutting edge - helping to bring new technologies, breakthrough treatments and community education to countless men, women and children. We know that a thriving organization starts with thriving employees-- we provide a competitive benefits program designed to ensure work/life balance. Every moment matters. And this is your moment.

As an Equal Opportunity Employer/Affirmative Action employer, the organization will not discriminate in its employment practices due to an applicant's race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, and veteran or disability status.