Pharmacy Intern

Pharmacy Intern - Per Diem

Baystate Health, a nationally recognized leader in healthcare quality and safety, and home to Baystate Medical Center (BMC), and the region's only level 1 trauma center, providing services throughout western Massachusetts is looking for a Pharmacy Intern.

DEPARTMENT DESCRIPTION:

• Leadership Structure

• Awards for Unit Department, high performing unit, and high engagement scores

• Teamwork, flexibility, peer support

SCHEDULE:

• Per diem hours for an as needed basis

• Weekends/evenings

• Summer break and holiday coverage

LOCATION:

• BMC Main Campus

QUALIFICATIONS: 

• High School Diploma

• Pharmacy Intern Certificate      

• Enrolled in School of Pharmacy

• Previous Pharmacy Technician experience preferred

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THE ADVANTAGES OF WORKING WITH BAYSTATE PER DIEM

• Excellent Compensation

• Earned Time off

• Continuing education support

• 403b retirement company match & annual company contribution increase based on years of service

• 529 College Savings Plan

• Free money coach advice from a certified professional

• Pet, home, auto and personal insurance

• Wellbeing programs that include. but are not limited to mental, physical, and financial health

Baystate Health, western Massachusetts’ only academic center and tertiary care provider has a long and proud tradition of continuous learning and improvement. We educate and train hundreds of healthcare workers every year and advance knowledge about new approaches to care. At Baystate Health we know that treating one another with dignity and equity is what elevates respect for our patients and staff.  We are committed to increasing diverse representation across our organization. Together our inspired and compassionate teams manage the whole health needs of all communities in need.  

Summary

Pharmacy interns, under the supervision of a licensed pharmacist, assist in various activities of the pharmacy department. Through the leadership of the Pharmacy Manager, the pharmacy intern is responsible for the essential functions and responsibilities outlined in this document, noting every employee is expected to perform other similar and related duties as assigned.  Leadership has the right to change or add to the job responsibilities based on changes in workflows or processes as necessary.

Employee is expected to:

Obtain and maintain appropriate knowledge and understanding of Baystate Medical Center/Baystate Health (BH) Pharmacy Services. This knowledge includes the values, policies, and procedures of BMC/BH and BH Pharmacy Services.

Understand major job responsibilities and performance factors that help meet the responsibilities which include:  Drug Distribution; Dedication to Quality Improvement Initiatives;  Customer Service & Teamwork; Attendance

Demonstrate commitment and dedication to patient-centered delivery of care

Job Requirements

1) Demonstrates a thorough knowledge and understanding of the duties and responsibilities of the position to which he/she is assigned and performs various functions associated with the institutional drug distribution system and in accordance with regulatory and compliance standards included in functions 2-6.

2) Accurately compounds, pre-packages, and re-packages medications, including labeling for bulk solid /liquid dosage forms according to department policy/procedure.  Accurately prepares and distributes controlled substances according to department policy/procedure.  

3) Employee must also be capable of performing the calculations required for the usual dosage determinations and solutions preparation using weight and volume equivalents in both the metric and apothecary systems.

4) Maintains a working knowledge of the general chemical and physical properties of drugs handled in the pharmacy department. This includes identifying medications that are light sensitive, requires refrigeration, are caustic, or poisonous.   Employee is also able to use reference books to locate stability information or material safety data sheets.

5) Operates automated technology (Parata Robot, ScriptPro Robot, computers, etc.) in accordance to policy, procedures and manufacturing instructions. Appropriately utilizes the automated dispensing machines to facilitate medication dispensing in accordance with BH policy and procedure.