Pharmacy Intern - Poison Center

UPMC; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

UPMC Presbyterian is seeking a Pharmacy Intern to join the Poison Center. This internship offers hands-on experience in a hospital setting for a pharmacy student, under the supervision of licensed pharmacists and toxicology nurses.

Responsibilities include answering toxicology calls, assisting with medication reviews, and completing workload documentation. The schedule requires one weekday evening (5PM–9PM) and every other weekend (8AM–4PM). Strong communication and computer skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Pharmacy student in good standing, entering P1 year or higher.
• Applied for intern license within 90 days of hire.
• PA Act 34 clearance may be required.

Responsibilities

• Answering toxicology calls and giving recommendations to callers under the guidance of a toxicology nurse or pharmacist.
• Assists the pharmacist with medication review, including monitoring allergies and evaluating drug interactions.
• Complete clinical workload documentation by end of each scheduled shift.

Skills

Communication skills

Computer skills

Education

Pharmacy student (P1 year+)

Job description

UPMC Presbyterian is hiring a Pharmacy Intern to join the Poison Center! If you are a Pharmacy Student with a desire to be a part of a dedicated team.

• Will work one weekday evening a week: 5PM-9PM
• Every other weekend is required: 8AM-4PM every Saturday and Sunday

Purpose

Under the general direction of the Poison Center program Manager and Director, and general supervision of the toxicology Pharmacists, and toxicology nurses, the Pharmacy intern will perform a wide variety of functions to support the provision of pharmaceutical care to patients at UPMC. These services will be provided in compliance with state and federal regulations, the Joint Commission Standards and the mission and policies of the hospital and departments. The internship provides a hands-on experience and a challenging environment to progressively develop the operational and clinical skills to grow in the field of pharmacy.

Responsibilities

• Answering toxicology calls and giving recommendations to callers under the guidance of a specialized toxicology nurse or pharmacist
• Assists the pharmacist with medication review, including but not limited to monitoring allergies and evaluating drug interactions.
• Where applicable, complete clinical workload documentation (manual or electronic) by the end of each scheduled shift in accordance with Department procedures.
• Note: The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned this job. They are not exhaustive lists of all duties, responsibilities, knowledge, skills, abilities and working conditions associated with the job.
• Good standing in an accredited School of Pharmacy, entering P1 year or above, and applied for intern license within 90 days of hire.
• The candidate must possess good communication and computer skills.

Licensure, Certifications, and Clearances

Pennsylvania State Board of Pharmacy Intern License applied for within 90 days of hire

• Act 34

UPMC is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran