Pharmacy Intern

NYU Langone Health

Posted 2 months ago

Internship

New York, New York

In Person

Smart Summary

Responsibilities

The Pharmacy Intern assists licensed pharmacists by preparing medication, managing automated dispensing machines, and performing sterile and non-sterile compounding. They also support quality assurance projects, maintain pharmacy organization, and conduct patient-specific data collection.

Qualifications

You have a high school diploma or equivalent and are enrolled or a graduate of an ACPE accredited college of pharmacy or possess an equivalent pharmacy intern permit. You should be proficient in unit dose drug distribution, automated dispensing machines, medication procurement, and sterile/non-sterile compounding, while also demonstrating knowledge of relevant state and federal laws.

Must Have Skills for ATS

unit dose drug distribution

automated dispensing machines

medication procurement

compounding sterile and non-sterile products

quality assurance

patient specific data collection

hospital information system

Aseptic technique IV room procedures

USP standard

Job Description

NYU Langone Health is a fully integrated health system that consistently achieves the best patient outcomes through a rigorous focus on quality that has resulted in some of the lowest mortality rates in the nation. Vizient Inc. has ranked NYU Langone the No. 1 comprehensive academic medical center in the country for three years in a row, and U.S. News & World Report recently placed nine of its clinical specialties among the top five in the nation. NYU Langone offers a comprehensive range of medical services with one high standard of care across 6 inpatient locations, its Perlmutter Cancer Center, and over 320 outpatient locations in the New York area and Florida. With $14.2 billion in revenue this year, the system also includes two tuition-free medical schools, in Manhattan and on Long Island, and a vast research enterprise with over $1 billion in active awards from the National Institutes of Health.

For more information, go to NYU Langone Health, and interact with us on LinkedIn, Glassdoor, Indeed, Facebook, Twitter, YouTube and Instagram.

Position Summary:
We have an exciting opportunity to join our team as a Pharmacy Intern.

In this role, the successful candidate Position Summary: Responsible for acting as an assistant to a Licensed Pharmacist under direct supervision by filling medication cassettes, automated dispensing machines, compounding sterile and non-sterile products, doing shelf checks and performing general organization of the pharmacy. In addition, the intern may be called upon to assist in quality assurance/performance improvement projects and patient specific data collection.

Job Responsibilities:

  • Demonstrates proficiency with unit dose drug distribution
  • Performs other duties as assigned
  • Demonstrates knowledge of state and federal laws related to the handling of controlled substances
  • Completes annual competency assessments
  • Answer telephone with courtesy and promptness
  • Demonstrates proficiency with the automated dispensing machines
  • Demonstrates proficiency in patient specific data collection and review of medical records
  • Assists pharmacists with nursing station reviews, QA/PI projects when needed
  • Assist with security
  • Demonstrates proficiency with medication procurement, stocking and deliveries
  • Demonstrates proficiency with hospital information system
  • Demonstrates proficiency in extemporaneous compounding on non-sterile products including capsule, ointments, oral/topical solutions and other kits
  • Demonstrates proficiency in Aseptic technique IV room procedures and USP standard
  • Demonstrates proficiency when repacking needed doses

Minimum Qualifications:
To qualify you must have a Minimum Qualifications: High School diploma or the equivalent. Excellent communication skills. Enrollment or graduate of ACPE accredited college of Pharmacy or equivalent pharmacy intern permit..

Required Licenses: Pharmacy Intern Permit-NYS

Preferred Qualifications:
NONE OR ISSUE WITH FILE

Qualified candidates must be able to effectively communicate with all levels of the organization.

NYU Langone Health provides its staff with far more than just a place to work. Rather, we are an institution you can be proud of, an institution where you'll feel good about devoting your time and your talents.

At NYU Langone Health, we are committed to supporting our workforce and their loved ones with a comprehensive benefits and wellness package. Our offerings provide a robust support system for any stage of life, whether it's developing your career, starting a family, or saving for retirement. The support employees receive goes beyond a standard benefit offering, where employees have access to financial security benefits, a generous time-off program and employee resources groups for peer support. Additionally, all employees have access to our holistic employee wellness program, which focuses on seven key areas of well-being: physical, mental, nutritional, sleep, social, financial, and preventive care. The benefits and wellness package is designed to allow you to focus on what truly matters. Join us and experience the extensive resources and services designed to enhance your overall quality of life for you and your family.

NYU Langone Health is an equal opportunity employer and committed to inclusion in all aspects of recruiting and employment. All qualified individuals are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration. We require applications to be completed online.

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NYU Langone Health provides a salary range to comply with the New York state Law on Salary Transparency in Job Advertisements. The salary range for the role is $38.25 - $38.25 Hourly. Actual salaries depend on a variety of factors, including experience, specialty, education, and hospital need. The salary range or contractual rate listed does not include bonuses/incentive, differential pay or other forms of compensation or benefits.

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NYU Langone Health

NYU Langone Health is a fully integrated health system that consistently achieves the best patient outcomes through a rigorous focus on quality that has resulted in some of the lowest mortality rates in the nation. Vizient, Inc., has ranked NYU Langone No. 1 out of 118 comprehensive academic medical centers across the nation for four years in a row, and U.S. News & World Report recently ranked four of its clinical specialties No. 1 in the nation. NYU Langone offers a comprehensive range of medical services with one high standard of care across seven inpatient locations, its Perlmutter Cancer Center, and more than 320 outpatient locations in the New York area and Florida. The system also includes two tuition-free medical schools, in Manhattan and on Long Island, and a vast research enterprise. For more information, go to nyulangone.org and interact with us on LinkedIn, Glassdoor, and Indeed. More: NYU Grossman School of Medicine has trained thousands of physicians and scientists who have helped to shape the course of medical history since 1841. With more than 75 divisions of specialty care including comprehensive inpatient and outpatient programs for every stage of life, a multifaceted Research and Academic Center and the NYU Grossman Long Island School of Medicine focused on primary care, NYU Langone Hospital-Long Island joined NYU Langone Health as of August 1, 2019. At NYU Langone Hospitals, NYU Grossman School of Medicine, NYU Grossman Long Island School of Medicine and NYU Langone Health (collectively referred to as "NYU Langone"), we work collectively to achieve our mission: To care. To teach. To discover. We celebrate the inclusive excellence of the people that make us a world-class institution in patient care, education and science ("tripartite missions"). We strive to be a place where our exceptionally talented faculty, staff and students can thrive.
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