Pharmacy Intern (Per Diem)

Summary: Beth Israel Lahey Health is a growing healthcare organization committed to making a difference in people's lives. The Pharmacy Intern supports the department's mission by ensuring that patients receive the correct medications safely and timely under the supervision of pharmacists, while gaining a comprehensive understanding of the drug distribution system. Responsibilities: - Delivers medication to the patient care units in accordance with departmental policies and procedures, and MA Board of pharmacy regulation - Accurately fills medications from the list provided by the automated dispensing machine - Delivers medications to the automated dispensing machines on the patient care units in an accurate and timely manner, including checking for errors such as expiration dates and wrong strengths - In conjunction with other pharmacy colleagues ensures that all drug distribution functions are completed in a safe and timely manner. Informs pharmacist and/or Director of Pharmacy of any workflow issues - Repackages and compounds medications, as needed, in accordance with departmental procedures Required Qualifications: - High School diploma or GED required - License required: Pharmacy Student Intern - 0-1 years related work experience required - Must be a Doctor of Pharmacy student enrolled in an accredited college or university, OR a graduate of a non-approved school of pharmacy who meets the Massachusetts Board of Pharmacy requirements for registration - Experience with computer systems required, including web based applications and some Microsoft Office applications which may include Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint or Access Preferred Qualifications: - Previous experience in a hospital pharmacy practice setting preferred Required Skills: Pharmacy Student Intern License, Computer Systems Experience Important Skills: Hospital Pharmacy Experience Nice-to-Have Skills: Customer Service, Written Communication, Oral Communication, Team Work