Pharmacy Student

Beth Israel Lahey Health

Boston (MA)

On-site

USD 30,000 - 50,000

Part time

14 days+

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Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Pharmacy Student to join their team. This role offers a unique opportunity to gain hands-on experience in a clinical pharmacy setting, working closely with seasoned professionals. You'll be responsible for preparing and distributing medications, managing inventory, and ensuring compliance with pharmacy policies. This position not only enhances your pharmacy skills but also allows you to contribute to patient care in a meaningful way. If you're passionate about making a difference and eager to learn, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Qualifications

Completion of 2nd year in an accredited Pharmacy degree program.
Registration as a Pharmacy Student Intern.

Responsibilities

Prepare and distribute medications and IV solutions under supervision.
Repackage medications and maintain stock levels in the pharmacy.

Skills

Effective Communication Skills

Knowledge of Pharmacy Practices

Team Collaboration

Customer Service

Basic Computer Skills

Education

Vocational or Technical Training in Pharmacy

Completed 2nd Year in Pharmacy Degree Program

Job description

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Job Type: Per Diem

Time Type: Part time

Work Shift: Rotating (United States of America)

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

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

Job Summary: The Pharmacy student is under the general supervision of a Clinical Pharmacist while working. He/she is under the specific supervision of the Pharmacy Supervisors and Clinical Pharmacist Supervisors for the technical functions in the operation of the Department of Pharmacy. The primary responsibility in accordance with established policies and procedures is to prepare and distribute medications and IV solutions.

Job Description:

Essential Responsibilities:

Develops familiarity with medications: generic and trade names, methods of administration, usual dosages, usual dosage schedules, and conversion between metric and apothecary systems. Distributes automated dispensing cabinetry with appropriate dosage forms and monitors discharge and transfer lists. Delivers medications with appropriate labels.
Repackages tablets, capsules, and liquid medication, operates re-packaging machines, and assigns expiration dates as per policy. Handles and distributes controlled substances and investigational drugs. Prepares topical and irrigation solutions.
Restocks floor stock/automated dispensing cabinetry. Checks for expired medications in the pharmacy and in the automated dispensing cabinetry. Maintains stock levels in the unit dose area and satellites.
Prepares and initiates worklists, labels, and assembles drugs and solutions to be compounded. Demonstrates aseptic technique in compounding of parenteral admixtures in laminar flow hood.
Refills OR kits. Prepares OR-related items, cardioplegia solutions, and syringes using aseptic techniques. Maintains stock in the OR pharmacy and completes all related documentation.

Required Qualifications:

Vocational or Technical training in Pharmacy, with completion of 2nd year in an accredited Pharmacy degree program.
Registration as a Pharmacy Student Intern.
0-1 years of related work experience.
Enrolled in an accredited pharmacy degree program, having completed year 2.
Basic computer skills and ability to navigate web-based applications.

Competencies:

Written and Oral Communications: Effective communication skills in English with internal and external stakeholders.
Knowledge: Demonstrates understanding of standard pharmacy concepts, practices, procedures, and policies.
Team Work: Collaborates effectively within small teams, respects team members, and contributes ideas.
Customer Service: Maintains a positive attitude and responds promptly and respectfully to requests.

Physical Nature of the Job:

Light work involving exerting up to 20 pounds of force. Some sedentary work, with periods of standing and movement around the hospital campus.

Beth Israel Lahey Health requires all staff to be vaccinated against influenza and COVID-19 as a condition of employment.

More than 35,000 employees dedicated to making a difference in patients' lives. Your skills and compassion are valued.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled

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