Pharmacy Intern YR1 at Partner's Healthcare in Newton, Massachusetts

Job Description:

Site: Newton-Wellesley Hospital


At Mass General Brigham, we know it takes a surprising range of talented professionals to advance our mission-from doctors, nurses, business people and tech experts, to dedicated researchers and systems analysts. As a not-for-profit organization, Mass General Brigham is committed to supporting patient care, research, teaching, and service to the community. We place great value on being a diverse, equitable and inclusive organization as we aim to reflect the diversity of the patients we serve.


At Mass General Brigham, we believe a diverse set of backgrounds and lived experiences makes us stronger by challenging our assumptions with new perspectives that can drive revolutionary discoveries in medical innovations in research and patient care. Therefore, we invite and welcome applicants from traditionally underrepresented groups in healthcare - people of color, people with disabilities, LGBTQ community, and/or gender expansive, first and second-generation immigrants, veterans, and people from different socioeconomic backgrounds - to apply.



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



Qualifications




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.

Knowledge and Skills:

• 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.

Additional Job Details (if applicable)



Remote Type


Onsite



Work Location


2014 Washington Street



Scheduled Weekly Hours


0



Employee Type


Per Diem



Work Shift


Rotating (United States of America)



EEO Statement:


Newton-Wellesley Hospital is an Equal Opportunity Employer. By embracing diverse skills, perspectives and ideas, we choose to lead. 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.




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