Pharmacy Intern YR3

Site: Newton-Wellesley Hospital

 

Mass General Brigham relies on a wide range of professionals, including doctors, nurses, business people, tech experts, researchers, and systems analysts to advance our mission. As a not-for-profit, we support patient care, research, teaching, and community service, striving to provide exceptional care. We believe that high-performing teams drive groundbreaking medical discoveries and invite all applicants to join us and experience what it means to be part of Mass General Brigham.

 

Based on current market conditions, the starting rate for this position is $23.93.

 

Job Summary

Supports the mission of the Pharmacy department by ensuring that the right patient receives the right medications in a safe and timely manner under the direct supervision of a Pharmacist. Develops a full understanding of the drug distribution system and demonstrates competency in carrying out all duties associated with delivering medications to the patient care areas. Uses Omnicell automated dispensing system, Epic computer software and prepares IV admixtures including Chemotherapy. Gains experience in the interpretation, verification, order entry, compounding, and dispensing of pharmaceuticals and pharmaceutical supplies. The Pharmacy Intern may also be involved in the dissemination of drug information.

Essential Functions:
-Fills and delivers medications requested by nursing units and as needed for Omnicell automated dispensing machine after complete check by a registered pharmacist.
-Assists IV Pharmacist in sterile compounding. Assembles and manufacture IV Admixtures, small and large volume parenterals, irrigation solutions, skin tests, and other sterile dosage forms.
-Assembles and prepares chemotherapeutic agents if needed including the aseptic transfer of chemotherapy agents to large volume parenterals using aseptic technique to assure sterility and negative pressure technique to assure no drug contact.
-Prepare extemporaneous dosage forms not available from commercial sources.
-Assembles and prepares medications for unit dose prepackaging.
-Performs and records daily temperature checks of nursing unit refrigerators.
-Inventories and restocks supplies on shelves in immediate fill area on a daily basis.
-Performs monthly stock checks for expired medications.
-Performs good customer service skills via telephone or in person at Pharmacy window and while rounding on patient care areas.
-Adheres to HIPPA regulations regarding confidentiality and patient privacy.
-Narcotic control and assists in record maintenance
-Maintains proper licensure and educational requirements and provides documentation upon request
-Assist Pharmacist in gathering information to advise nurses, doctors, and patients on the proper and safe use of medications

 

Education:

• High School diploma required
• Enrollment in an accredited Pharmacy Program Experience
• Training as a Hospital Pharmacy Technician strongly preferred but not required.

Licenses and Registrations:

• Must meet eligibility requirements for Massachusetts registration as a Pharmacy Intern.

• Familiarity with medical/drug terminology and abbreviations preferred.
• Ability to appropriately handle controlled substances.
• Demonstrated ability to walk and stand 70% of the time and to lift up to 35 pounds. Demonstrates proper use of equipment and supplies according to established procedures. Maintains equipment in safe and proper working order.
• Adheres to department/ hospital policies and procedures in performing duties and assignments.

 

 

Onsite

 

2014 Washington Street

 

0

 

Per Diem

 

Rotating (United States of America)

 

Pay Range

$17.36 - $24.79/Hourly

 

Grade

3

 

At Mass General Brigham, we believe in recognizing and rewarding the unique value each team member brings to our organization. Our approach to determining base pay is comprehensive, and any offer extended will take into account your skills, relevant experience if applicable, education, certifications and other essential factors. The base pay information provided offers an estimate based on the minimum job qualifications; however, it does not encompass all elements contributing to your total compensation package. In addition to competitive base pay, we offer comprehensive benefits, career advancement opportunities, differentials, premiums and bonuses as applicable and recognition programs designed to celebrate your contributions and support your professional growth. We invite you to apply, and our Talent Acquisition team will provide an overview of your potential compensation and benefits package.

 

Newton-Wellesley Hospital is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religious creed, national origin, sex, age, gender identity, disability, sexual orientation, military service, genetic information, and/or other status protected under law. We will ensure that all individuals with a disability are provided a reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. To ensure reasonable accommodation for individuals protected by Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Vietnam Veteran’s Readjustment Act of 1974, and Title I of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, applicants who require accommodation in the job application process may contact Human Resources at (857)-282-7642.

 

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