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Baystate Health · 2 months ago

Pharmacy Intern R36772

Springfield, MA

Internship

Onsite

Intern

$20.38/hr - $27.53/hr

Baystate Health, a nationally recognized leader in healthcare quality and safety, is looking for a Pharmacy Intern. The pharmacy intern will assist in various activities of the pharmacy department under the supervision of a licensed pharmacist, demonstrating commitment to patient-centered care and participating in the essential functions of the pharmacy.

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Responsibilities

Obtain and maintain appropriate knowledge and understanding of Baystate Medical Center/Baystate Health (BH) Pharmacy Services. This knowledge includes the values, policies, and procedures of BMC/BH and BH Pharmacy Services

Understand major job responsibilities and performance factors that help meet the responsibilities which include: Drug Distribution; Dedication to Quality Improvement Initiatives; Customer Service & Teamwork; Attendance

Demonstrates a thorough knowledge and understanding of the duties and responsibilities of the position to which he/she is assigned and performs various functions associated with the institutional drug distribution system and in accordance with regulatory and compliance standards included in functions 2-6

Accurately compounds, pre-packages, and re-packages medications, including labeling for bulk solid /liquid dosage forms according to department policy/procedure. Accurately prepares and distributes controlled substances according to department policy/procedure

Employee must also be capable of performing the calculations required for the usual dosage determinations and solutions preparation using weight and volume equivalents in both the metric and apothecary systems

Maintains a working knowledge of the general chemical and physical properties of drugs handled in the pharmacy department. This includes identifying medications that are light sensitive, requires refrigeration, are caustic, or poisonous. Employee is also able to use reference books to locate stability information or material safety data sheets

Operates automated technology (Parata Robot, ScriptPro Robot, computers, etc.) in accordance to policy, procedures and manufacturing instructions. Appropriately utilizes the automated dispensing machines to facilitate medication dispensing in accordance with BH policy and procedure

Performs the essential functions relating to drug purchasing and inventory control as needed

Participates in the training and/or orientation of new pharmacy employees. Participates in the BH staff development program – Performance Evaluation (PE) and works to meet departmental, professional, and personal goals. Maintains a working knowledge of medication error prevention methods and handling/preparation techniques for high-risk or high-alert medications, including LASA medications. Understands population-specific preparation procedures (geriatric, adult, pediatric, and neonatal dosage forms and products)

Interacts effectively with other members of the department and health care team on a regular basis. Maintains attentiveness to the rights of patients. Maintains confidentiality of patient information. Triages orders, determines priorities, processes orders and notifies the pharmacist as appropriate

Receives and refers incoming calls for the department, handles pharmacy window

Employee is aware of and follows BH attendance policy

Qualification

Pharmacy Intern CertificateEnrolled in School of PharmacyPharmacy Technician experienceMath skillsComputer skillsInterpersonal skillsVerbal communicationWritten communicationWork independently

Required

High School Diploma

Pharmacy Intern Certificate

Enrolled in School of Pharmacy

Accurately compounds, pre-packages, and re-packages medications, including labeling for bulk solid/liquid dosage forms according to department policy/procedure. Accurately prepares and distributes controlled substances according to department policy/procedure

Performs the essential functions relating to drug purchasing and inventory control as needed

Receives and refers incoming calls for the department, handles pharmacy window

Employee is aware of and follows BH attendance policy

Possesses good interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills

Understands the principles of staff engagement

Ability to work independently

Demonstrated math skills