Pharmacy Intern YR3

Mass General Brigham

Posted 3 months ago

Internship

Boston, Massachusetts

In Person

Smart Summary

Responsibilities

The Pharmacy Intern supports the pharmacy department by ensuring safe and timely medication delivery under pharmacist supervision. Key duties include performing medication history interviews, counseling patients, and monitoring medication therapies through profile reviews.

Qualifications

You have a Bachelor's Degree in Pharmacy/Pharmaceutical Studies and 2-3 years of pharmacy experience. You are also required to hold a State Pharmacy Intern License and a Pharmacy Technician Certification (CPhT).

Must Have Skills for ATS

Pharmacy

Pharmaceutical Studies

Pharmacy Intern License

Pharmacy Technician Certification

CPhT

Job Description

Site: Massachusetts Eye and Ear Infirmary

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.

Job Summary

Summary
The Pharmacy Intern YR3 supports the mission of the Pharmacy department by ensuring that the right patient receives the right medication 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 related computer software, 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.

Does this position require Patient Care? No

Essential Functions
-Participate in interdisciplinary rounds.
-Work collaboratively with the treatment team to maximize individual patient outcomes.
-Perform medication history interviews, first dose teaching, food-drug interaction counseling, discharge counseling, assessment of education, and adherence.
-Create updated medication lists for patients upon discharge from hospital stay or end of clinic appointment.
-Counsel patients on prescription and over-the-counter medications and devices.
-Monitor medication therapies through performing profile reviews, interpreting laboratory values, and ensuring drug regimens are consistent with medication use guidelines and protocols.

Qualifications

Education Bachelor's Degree Pharmacy/Pharmaceutical Studies required Can this role accept experience in lieu of a degree? No Licenses and Credentials Pharmacy Intern [State License] - Generic - HR Only required Pharmacy Technician Certification [CPhT] - Pharmacy Technician Certification Board (PTCB) required Experience Pharmacy Experience 2-3 years required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities - Ability to learn computer and application skills as applicable to role. - Ability to interact with and work around people. - Ability to make judgments in demanding situations. - Ability to react to frequent changes in duties and volume of work. - Effective verbal and written communication skills. - Ability to listen empathetically. - Ability to logically organize details.

Additional Job Details (if applicable)

Physical Requirements
  • Standing Frequently
  • Walking Frequently
  • Sitting Occasionally
  • Lifting Frequently
  • Carrying Frequently
  • Pushing Occasionally
  • Pulling Occasionally
  • Climbing Rarely
  • Balancing Frequently
  • Stooping Occasionally
  • Kneeling Occasionally
  • Crouching Occasionally
  • Crawling Rarely
  • Reaching Frequently
  • Gross Manipulation (Handling) Frequently
  • Fine Manipulation (Fingering) Frequently
  • Feeling Constantly
  • Foot Use Rarely
  • Vision - Far Constantly
  • Vision - Near Constantly
  • Talking Constantly
  • Hearing Constantly
  • Remote Type

    Onsite

    Work Location

    243-245 Charles Street

    Scheduled Weekly Hours

    0

    Employee Type

    Per Diem

    Work Shift

    Day (United States of America)

    Pay Range

    $18.58 - $26.58/Hourly

    Grade

    3At 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.

    EEO Statement:

    5110 Massachusetts Eye and Ear Infirmary 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.

    Mass General Brigham Competency Framework

    At Mass General Brigham, our competency framework defines what effective leadership “looks like” by specifying which behaviors are most critical for successful performance at each job level. The framework is comprised of ten competencies (half People-Focused, half Performance-Focused) and are defined by observable and measurable skills and behaviors that contribute to workplace effectiveness and career success. These competencies are used to evaluate performance, make hiring decisions, identify development needs, mobilize employees across our system, and establish a strong talent pipeline.

    Mass General Brigham

    Mass General Brigham is an integrated academic health care system, uniting great minds to solve the hardest problems in medicine for our communities and the world. Mass General Brigham connects a full continuum of care across a system of academic medical centers, community and specialty hospitals, a health insurance plan, physician networks, community health centers, home care, and long-term care services. Mass General Brigham is a nonprofit organization that is committed to patient care, research, teaching, and service to the community. In addition, Mass General Brigham is one of the nation’s leading biomedical research organizations and a principal teaching affiliate of Harvard Medical School.
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