Pharmacy Intern, Central Pharmacy, Weekday/Evenings

Pharmacy Intern, Central Pharmacy Job Overview Under the direct supervision of a pharmacist, this position performs pharmacy-related functions in compliance with the department’s policies and procedures in order to provide optimal pharmaceutical care. The Pharmacy Intern is responsible for providing pharmacy services, including, but not limited to distributing pharmaceuticals, performing inventory control, providing customer service, and maintaining pharmacy records. Pharmacy Intern job duties may vary depending on the area an individual is assigned to work.

Job Description

Minimum Qualifications

• Enrolled in an APCE accredited Doctor of Pharmacy program.
• Massachusetts Pharmacy Intern Licensure.
• Completion of first professional year from an accredited pharmacy program.

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous experience working in an ambulatory or hospital setting.

Duties and Responsibilities: The duties and responsibilities listed below are intended to describe the general nature of work and are not intended to be an all-inclusive list. Other duties and responsibilities may be assigned.

• Picks, delivers, and refills medication for automated dispensing machines.
• Delivers bulk medications and IV solutions to the nursing units.
• Conducts inspections of medication rooms in patient care areas.
• Monitors refrigerator temperatures.
• Assists with transport of schedule II – V controlled substances.
• Requests and accepts prescriptions from a prescriber or prescriber’s agent.
• Assists patients with prescription intake and over-the-counter sales.
• Compounds sterile and/or non-sterile products.
• Assists with medication reconciliation for admitted patients.
• Returns expired or discontinued medications to the pharmacy
• Triages phone calls and requests to the appropriate pharmacy staff member.
• Maintains collaborative relationship with peers and colleagues to effectively achievement department goals, and to help foster a positive work environ