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Brown University Health · 4 weeks ago

Pharmacy Intern

Providence, RI

Internship

Onsite

Intern

$17/hr - $26.60/hr

Brown University Health is a healthcare provider seeking a Pharmacy Intern to assist pharmacists with various technical, clinical, and support tasks. The role involves medication formulation, preparation, dispensing, and delivery, while adhering to established policies and regulations.

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Responsibilities

Assists in the formulation and preparation of medications, under the direct supervision of a pharmacist, by: Reviewing practitioner medication orders and preparing medications for review and dispensing by a pharmacist

Performing general operations of automated dispensing cabinet (ADC) (i.e., Omnicell,) and electronic radio frequency identification (RFID)-enabled inventory management solution (i.e., Kitcheck) used in the inventory control and distribution of pharmaceuticals and related supplies

Includes maintaining, assigning, refilling, and removing medication including controlled substances, as well as generating and interpreting reports to perform above

Maintaining operating room medication inventory, including controlled substances

Performs sterile compounding of medications in compliance with United States Pharmacopoeia (USP) Chapter , USP , and National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) recommendations and Brown University Health policies and procedures

Performs non-sterile compounding of medications in compliance with USP , USP , NIOSH recommendations and Brown University Health policies and procedures

Performs controlled substance discrepancy resolution in conjunction with other licensed health care professionals

Participates in controlled substances inventory management in the Pharmacy and the hospital

Delivers medications to patient care areas, operating rooms, clinics, and procedural/treatment, areas

Repackages and labels medications for pharmacist review and distribution in accordance with pharmacist approved Packaging and Labeling Records

Prepares emergency medication kits for pharmacist review and distribution to patient care areas

Performs routine procurement and inventory management of medications including ordering and receipt of chemotherapy and other pharmaceutical supplies

Completes necessary paperwork for controlled substance procurement and verifies receipt of such

Processes medication requisitions for departments and laboratories for pharmacist verification

Reconciles patient and department medication charges

Performs routine preventive maintenance to all equipment according to standards for same

Assists in maintaining related Pharmacy records and files and performing equipment calibration and maintenance

Assists in maintaining the Pharmacy and medication supply areas in a neat and orderly fashion ensuring medications are stored under proper conditions for light, temperature, sanitation, and segregation

Participates in quality assessment and improvement activities and medication safety initiatives of the Pharmacy and the hospital

Utilizes approved process for reporting actual, prevented and near miss medication errors

Answers the telephone and triages as appropriate

Interacts with internal and external customers in accordance with hospital Customer Service Standards

Assists in orientation and training of pharmacy technicians and interns

Participates in pharmacy-managed medication reconciliation practice model by accurately obtaining, compiling, and verifying a current, detailed, and complete home medication history list

Medication history list shall include drug name, dose and dose form, frequency, and route of administration for prescribed medications, over the counter drugs, and complementary and alternative medications currently being taken by the patient

Documents detailed and verified current home medication list including relevant related information, if any, in the electronic medical record (EMR)

Completes clinical/operational projects to assist the Director of Pharmacy or Manager Inpatient Clinical Pharmacy Services

Utilizes available resources to gain clinical knowledge, develop judgement, and respond to drug information questions under the direct supervision of a pharmacist

Utilizes experience-based knowledge to identify opportunities for improvement related to quality, safety, regulatory, or financial outcomes

Performs other duties as assigned

Qualification

Pharmacy intern licensureSterile compoundingNon-sterile compoundingMicrosoft Office SuiteElectronic medical record (EMR)Customer service skillsMulti-taskingVerbal communicationWritten communication

Required

Current enrollment in no less than the first (1st) year at an accredited college of pharmacy as a student in good standing

Maintains current unrestricted licensure as a pharmacy intern in the State of Rhode Island

Must possess solid computer skills including Microsoft Office Suite, as well as email and calendar applications

Must be comfortable in using internet web applications and multiple pharmacy and system-wide applications

Strong customer service presence and verbal and written communication skills necessary to interact with patients, families, providers, direct patient care givers, and ancillary support staff

Must be able to multi-task and reprioritize as needed, while maintaining the highest-level accuracy and customer service standards

Possesses physical ability to lift, carry and maneuver medication delivery equipment and pharmaceutical related inventories, including extended periods of work time spent standing and walking

Work requires the ability to stay focused in a fast paced ever changing environment

Work requires the visual acuity and manual dexterity necessary to operate a personal computer and input data into EMR using a typical keyboard and computer mouse to navigate screens on a computer monitor

New hires into this position must successfully pass a drug screen in conformance with Rhode Island State Law