Pharmacy Intern

Description

The Pharmacy Intern performs duties in field of study or profession. The Pharmacy Intern work assignments are varied and frequently require interpretation and independent determination of the appropriate courses of action.

Responsibilities

The Pharmacy Intern acts as an apprentice while completing formal education. graduation. Under a pharmacist’s supervision, the intern performs designated technical and clerical tasks associated with the preparation, labeling and dispensing of medications, including compounded medications and prepackaged or unit dose drugs. In addition, the intern performs designated tasks regarding pharmacy quality control, management of pharmacy records, inventory control and preparation of orders for drugs. The Pharmacy intern will assist Pharmacist with fulfillment and speak to nurses and MD's via phone.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Assists pharmacists in labeling and dispensing of medications.
• Weighs, prepares and generates batch for preparation of compounded medications. This includes Rapid Dissolve Tablets, Creams, Suppositories, and Suspension.
• Keeps Compounding room organized and clean
• Helps pharmacist with duties to keep compounding room compliant.
• Organizes assigned work load to facilitate its accomplishment.
• Prepares MTM blister packs and does medicine reconciliation with patients.
•  Completes batch records and other pharmacy records as indicated.
• Verifies completed batch records against the computer record.
• Generates labels and picks and packages prepackaged and unit dose drugs in accordance with the dispensing order (pick-list) and under the supervision of a pharmacist.
• Participates with the pharmacist in monitoring/maintain drug inventories and preparing orders for drugs and related supplies.
• Answers the telephone and takes message as indicated.
• Attends designated departmental meetings as scheduled.
• Performs other tasks or duties as requested.
• Responsibilities and duties may be added, changed or deleted at any time at the discretion of management or Administration, formally or informally, either verbally or in writing.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee will be required to sit, perform repetitive physical and mental activities, have face-to-face and telephone contact with individuals or teams, have telephone conversations, write letters and memos, use electronic mail, meet strict deadlines, work with others in a group or team, and work with external customers or the public. Job tasks are performed in close physical proximity to other people. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 15 pounds. Specific vision abilities include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

Required Qualifications

• Must be enrolled in accredited Pharmacy School (1st through 4th year)
• Knowledge of basic drug terminology, pharmaceutical calculations, drug use and aseptic technique.
• Ability to work well with others.
• Ability to compound medications in a nonsterile environment with proper safety precautions.
• Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.
• Possesses good organizational and time management skills.
• Proficient in data entry and use of a computer.
• Possess the ability and initiative to plan for and complete daily activities with minimal direction.
• Dependable in attendance and job performance.

Schedule Option 1: 16 hours per week

Sunday: 9am to 5pm and PRN onsite (8 hours)

Weekday schedule: 8 hours during the week, hours can be split up during the weekdays with flex working onsite and remote.

Schedule Option 2: 16 hours per week

Saturday: 9am to 5pm and PRN onsite (8 hours)

Weekday schedule: 8 hours during the week, hours can be split up during the weekdays with flex working onsite and remote.

We are located at 5 Nassau Terminal Road New Hyde Park, NY 11040.

Interview Format:

As part of our hiring process for this opportunity, we will be using an exciting interviewing technology called Modern Hire to enhance our hiring and decision-making ability. Modern Hire allows us to quickly connect and gain valuable information for you pertaining to your relevant skills and experience at a time that is best for your schedule.
 
If you are selected, you will receive correspondence inviting you to participate in a Modern Hire assessment.  You will have a set of questions and you will provide responses to