Bassett Medical Center · 1 day ago
Clinical Pharmacy Intern
Cooperstown, NY
Internship
Onsite
Intern
$25.23/hr - $37.85/hrBassett Medical Center is dedicated to improving the health of its patients through an innovative culture. The Clinical Pharmacy Intern will perform a variety of technical and clinical duties under the supervision of a licensed pharmacist, focusing on promoting safe and effective therapies for patients.
Hospital & Health Care
Responsibilities
Ensures safe, appropriate, cost-effective therapies for patients and according to established policies, procedures, and protocols, if applicable, and/or as directed and mentored by a licensed pharmacist
Uses clinical skills to assess medication orders for accuracy and appropriateness
Procures and distributes medication orders per physician or pharmacist request, or protocols. Under direct supervision of a pharmacist, fills routine patient orders for unit dose carts and prepackaged pharmaceuticals, preparing, compounding and labeling IV admixture, antibiotics, cardiac drips, solutions, irrigations, parenteral nutrition, and chemotherapy
Continuously maintains pharmacy inventory and supplies according to established policies and procedures through assigned inspections, use of automated dispensing units and medication supplies depending on facility. Assists in ordering, receiving, unpacking, and storing pharmaceuticals and supplies in appropriate locations, restocks medications and IV dispensing area, prepackages bulk medications in unit dose packages
Supports in the implementation, and maintenance of Clinical Pharmacy services
Supports and/or provides clinical consultation and clarification to practitioners for their in- and outpatients
Supports the development and/or implementation of treatment guidelines, protocols, formulary changes, and critical pathways as approved and/or appointed by appropriate committees
Reviews medication orders for appropriate dose, duration, frequency, dosage form, indication and drug interactions
Supports and/or facilitates the identification, resolution, implementation, and communication of cost-effective medication use issues in collaboration with the medical staff, pharmaceutical care services staff, and/or any other appropriate staff member(s)
Supports the institution's pharmacoeconomic efforts. Reviews the use of targeted medications for compliance with current pharmacoeconomic programs
Establishes and interprets patient information – active problem list, past medical history, physical exam data, laboratory data, hospital course, medication history, medication profile, pharmacokinetic evaluation
Applies federal and state legal standards surrounding medication use
Provides education and information on pharmaceutical care and drug therapy as directed and/or mentored by a licensed pharmacist
Supports and/or assures the provision of accurate, adequate, and timely drug information to those within and outside the system
Contributes to the advancement of the profession through peer review for professional journals, publications and presentations at local, state, national and international meetings
Teaches, evaluates and provides direct feedback to student pharmacists completing IPPE rotations
Contributes to the quality and effective operation of the Section, Department and System as directed and/or mentored by a licensed pharmacist
Participates in continuous performance improvement and regulatory compliance efforts of the department/service. Takes responsibility for quality improvement efforts and then monitors processes and results
Supports development of policies and procedures for clinical activities when appropriate (e.g., therapeutic interchange)
Establishes productive, collaborative relationships with staff members, and within the profession and community
Seeks opportunities to elevate both their personal practice, but also the profession of pharmacy
Conducts as well as provides the opportunity for collaborative research within the system as directed and/or mentored by a licensed pharmacist
Participates in collaborative research in accordance with established Institutional and Federal guidelines
Performs similar or related duties as requested or directed
Performs other duties as requested and observed by supervisor or manager
Qualification
Required
Current, active and in good-standing as an enrolled student in an accredited ACPE-College of Pharmacy Program required
NY State Pharmacy Intern License, required
Accuracy
Analysis & Evaluation
Computer Skills
Critical Thinking
Gathering/Extracting Information
Motivation
Teaching
Training
Preferred
Minimum prior experience practicing as a Pharmacy Technician and/or Intern is preferred, but not required
Benefits
Paid time off, including company holidays, vacation, and sick time
Medical, dental and vision insurance
Life insurance and disability protection
Retirement benefits including an employer match
And more!
Company
Bassett Medical Center
Bassett Medical Center is a part of the Bassett Healthcare Network that stretches across central New York.
Cooperstown, New York, US
1001-5000 employees
H1B Sponsorship
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Funding
Current Stage
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