Pharmacy Intern YR3

Brigham and Women's Hospital; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 22,000 - 37,000; Part time

Job summary

The Brigham and Women's Hospital, Inc. is seeking a Pharmacy Intern Year 3 to support the pharmacy department.

The role ensures correct medication delivery under pharmacist supervision and builds understanding of drug distribution and dispensing processes within patient care areas. You will use related software, participate in order entry, compounding, and drug information dissemination, and collaborate with the treatment team to optimize patient outcomes.

Qualifications

• Ability to learn computer and application skills applicable to the role.
• Ability to interact with and work around people.
• Ability to make judgments in demanding situations.
• Ability to react to frequent changes in duties and volume of work.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to listen empathetically.
• Ability to logically organize details.

Responsibilities

• Ensure right patient receives right medication under pharmacist supervision.
• Develop understanding of drug distribution and dispense medications safely.
• Use computer software for interpretation, verification, entry, compounding, and dispensing.
• May disseminate drug information and support treatment teams with patient care.
• Counsel patients on prescriptions and devices; monitor therapies and lab values.

Skills

Patient safety

Verbal communication

Written communication

Empathy

Team collaboration

Judgment under pressure

Adaptability

Organization

Computing skills

Education

High School Diploma

Pharmacy Intern License

Job description

Site: The Brigham and Women's Hospital, Inc.

Mass General Brigham relies on a wide range of professionals, including doctors, nurses, business people, tech experts, researchers, and systems analysts to advance our mission. As a not-for-profit, we support patient care, research, teaching, and community service, striving to provide exceptional care. We believe that high-performing teams drive groundbreaking medical discoveries and invite all applicants to join us and experience what it means to be part of Mass General Brigham.

Job Summary

The Pharmacy Intern YR3 supports the mission of the Pharmacy department by ensuring that the right patient receives the right medication in a safe and timely manner under the direct supervision of a Pharmacist. Develops a full understanding of the drug distribution system and demonstrates competency in carrying out all duties associated with delivering medications to the patient care areas. Uses related computer software, gains experience in the interpretation, verification, order entry, compounding, and dispensing of pharmaceuticals and pharmaceutical supplies. The Pharmacy Intern may also be involved in disseminating drug information. All applicants must be pursuing a Pharmacist degree.

Qualifications

Essential Functions (Key Roles & Responsibilities)

• Supports the mission of the Pharmacy Department by ensuring that the right patient receives the right medication in a safe and timely manner under the direct supervision of a Pharmacist.
• Develops a full understanding of the drug distribution system and demonstrates competency in carrying out all duties associated with delivering medications to the patient care areas.
• Uses related computer software, gains experience in the interpretation, verification, order entry, compounding, and dispensing of pharmaceuticals and pharmaceutical supplies.
• May also be involved in the dissemination of drug information.
• Work collaboratively with the treatment team to maximize individual patient outcomes.
• Counsel patients on prescription and over-the-counter medications and devices.
• Monitor medication therapies through performing profile reviews, interpreting laboratory values, and ensuring drug regimens are consistent with medication use guidelines and protocols.
• Assist the Pharmacist in gathering information to advise nurses, doctors, and patients on the proper and safe use of medications.
• Fills and delivers medications requested by nursing units and as needed for automatic dispensing cabinets after a complete check by a pharmacist.
• Adheres to HIPAA regulations regarding confidentiality and patient privacy.
• Performs medication history interviews, first dose teaching, food-drug interaction counseling, discharge counseling, assessment of education, and adherence.
• Create updated medication lists for patients upon discharge from hospital stay or the end of the clinic appointment
• Performs other duties as assigned
• Complies with all policies and standards

Education
High School Diploma required

Can this role accept experience in lieu of a degree?
No
Licenses and Credentials
Pharmacy Intern [State License] required
Experience
Pharmacy Experience 0-1 year preferred
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
- Ability to learn computer and application skills as applicable to the role.
- Ability to interact with and work around people.
- Ability to make judgments in demanding situations.
- Ability to react to frequent changes in duties and volume of work.
- Effective verbal and written communication skills.
- Ability to listen empathetically.
- Ability to logically organize details.

Remote Type

Onsite

Work Location

75 Francis Street

Scheduled Weekly Hours

0

Employee Type

Per Diem

Work Shift

Rotating (United States of America)

Pay Range

$18.58 - $26.58/Hourly

Grade

3At Mass General Brigham, we believe in recognizing and rewarding the unique value each team member brings to our organization. Our approach to determining base pay is comprehensive, and any offer extended will take into account your skills, relevant experience if applicable, education, certifications and other essential factors. The base pay information provided offers an estimate based on the minimum job qualifications; however, it does not encompass all elements contributing to your total compensation package. In addition to competitive base pay, we offer comprehensive benefits, career advancement opportunities, differentials, premiums and bonuses as applicable and recognition programs designed to celebrate your contributions and support your professional growth. We invite you to apply, and our Talent Acquisition team will provide an overview of your potential compensation and benefits package.

Mass General Brigham Competency Framework

At Mass General Brigham, our competency framework defines what effective leadership "looks like" by specifying which behaviors are most critical for successful performance at each job level. The framework is comprised of ten competencies (half People-Focused, half Performance-Focused) and are defined by observable and measurable skills and behaviors that contribute to workplace effectiveness and career success. These competencies are used to evaluate performance, make hiring decisions, identify development needs, mobilize employees across our system, and establish a strong talent pipeline.

EEO Statement

2200 The Brigham and Women's Hospital, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religious creed, national origin, sex, age, gender identity, disability, sexual orientation, military service, genetic information, and/or other status protected under law. We will ensure that all individuals with a disability are provided a reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. To ensure reasonable accommodation for individuals protected by Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Vietnam Veteran's Readjustment Act of 1974, and Title I of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, applicants who require accommodation in the job application process may contact Human Resources at (857)-282-7642.