Pharmacy Intern
Smilow Cancer Hospital, New Haven, CT, United States
Overview
To be part of our organization, every employee should understand and share in the YNHHS Vision, support our Mission, and live our Values. These values – integrity, patient‑centered, respect, accountability, and compassion – must guide what we do, as individuals and professionals, every day.
The pharmacy intern is responsible for provision of operational support in the processing, production, inventory, and distribution of pharmaceuticals and related products. The intern will also actively participate in clinical and administrative functions under the direct supervision of a licensed pharmacist to augment their education and to gain insight and practical experience in their future roles as pharmacists.
Responsibilities
Performs drug distribution activities including accurate picking, packaging, and delivering medications for refill or load in Pyxis. Delivery of IV, chemotherapy, and refrigerated medications to patient care units. Prioritization and delivery of STAT orders, code carts, and non‑routine deliveries. Sets up, fills, completes assigned deliveries in a timely and accurate manner.
Processes loads into Pyxis in an accurate and timely manner, taking into account par levels, drawer location and pocket size, drug package size, and drug usage patterns to minimize potential medication errors and reduce stock‑outs and subsequent refills. Replenishes stock‑outs in a timely manner.
Responds appropriately to nursing, physicians and other requests via telephone or in person to appropriately manage issues and provides follow up where appropriate.
Demonstrates proficiency in cross‑functional areas of the department including, but not limited to, IV admixture, performs necessary calculations and drug product manipulations, dilution, or compounding. Accurately repackages and labels injectables using aseptic techniques. Follows safety guidelines, OSHA requirements, industry standards, and department policy. Accurately documents required manufacturing and billing information related to compounding/admixtures. Performs necessary calculations to accurately compound, repackage, and label oral unit dose solids/liquids. Operates and troubleshoots equipment/hardware/software complications within department policy.
Identifies and participates in ongoing quality assurance and improvement processes to ensure appropriate medication storage, inventory levels, quality testing of sterile products, aseptic technique certification, and operational efficiencies.
Participates in educational activities within the Pharmacy Department including, but not limited to, journal club, clinical case conferences, patient case presentations, disease state discussions.
Rotates through a variety of clinical areas shadowing a clinical specialist and performing their daily activities under direct pharmacist supervision. These activities include, but are not limited to: rounding with the multidisciplinary team, review of verification of orders, providing answers to various drug information questions posed by the team, and provision of patient counseling.
Qualifications
High school diploma required and must be currently enrolled in an accredited College of Pharmacy program or pre‑pharmacy program.
Inpatient hospital pharmacy experience preferred, but not required.
Current registration or eligibility to be registered as a Pharmacy Intern in the State of Connecticut as outlined by the Dept. of Consumer Protection.
Proficiency in mathematical calculations, accuracy, problem‑solving, attention to detail, knowledge of computer applications including word processing and spreadsheets; ability to learn quickly in a fast‑paced environment; ability to learn or perform pharmaceutical compounding, repackaging and labeling including manipulation of raw drug products using appropriate technique; ability to work with computer and technology equipment including basic troubleshooting; prioritize competing demands, work independently, show flexibility and teamwork; demonstrate good communication skills to customers and team members.
Physical Demand
Must be available to work rotating shifts and weekends.
YNHHS Requisition ID: 152832
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To be part of our organization, every employee should understand and share in the YNHHS Vision, support our Mission, and live our Values. These values – integrity, patient‑centered, respect, accountability, and compassion – must guide what we do, as individuals and professionals, every day.
The pharmacy intern is responsible for provision of operational support in the processing, production, inventory, and distribution of pharmaceuticals and related products. The intern will also actively participate in clinical and administrative functions under the direct supervision of a licensed pharmacist to augment their education and to gain insight and practical experience in their future roles as pharmacists.
Responsibilities
Performs drug distribution activities including accurate picking, packaging, and delivering medications for refill or load in Pyxis. Delivery of IV, chemotherapy, and refrigerated medications to patient care units. Prioritization and delivery of STAT orders, code carts, and non‑routine deliveries. Sets up, fills, completes assigned deliveries in a timely and accurate manner.
Processes loads into Pyxis in an accurate and timely manner, taking into account par levels, drawer location and pocket size, drug package size, and drug usage patterns to minimize potential medication errors and reduce stock‑outs and subsequent refills. Replenishes stock‑outs in a timely manner.
Responds appropriately to nursing, physicians and other requests via telephone or in person to appropriately manage issues and provides follow up where appropriate.
Demonstrates proficiency in cross‑functional areas of the department including, but not limited to, IV admixture, performs necessary calculations and drug product manipulations, dilution, or compounding. Accurately repackages and labels injectables using aseptic techniques. Follows safety guidelines, OSHA requirements, industry standards, and department policy. Accurately documents required manufacturing and billing information related to compounding/admixtures. Performs necessary calculations to accurately compound, repackage, and label oral unit dose solids/liquids. Operates and troubleshoots equipment/hardware/software complications within department policy.
Identifies and participates in ongoing quality assurance and improvement processes to ensure appropriate medication storage, inventory levels, quality testing of sterile products, aseptic technique certification, and operational efficiencies.
Participates in educational activities within the Pharmacy Department including, but not limited to, journal club, clinical case conferences, patient case presentations, disease state discussions.
Rotates through a variety of clinical areas shadowing a clinical specialist and performing their daily activities under direct pharmacist supervision. These activities include, but are not limited to: rounding with the multidisciplinary team, review of verification of orders, providing answers to various drug information questions posed by the team, and provision of patient counseling.
Qualifications
High school diploma required and must be currently enrolled in an accredited College of Pharmacy program or pre‑pharmacy program.
Inpatient hospital pharmacy experience preferred, but not required.
Current registration or eligibility to be registered as a Pharmacy Intern in the State of Connecticut as outlined by the Dept. of Consumer Protection.
Proficiency in mathematical calculations, accuracy, problem‑solving, attention to detail, knowledge of computer applications including word processing and spreadsheets; ability to learn quickly in a fast‑paced environment; ability to learn or perform pharmaceutical compounding, repackaging and labeling including manipulation of raw drug products using appropriate technique; ability to work with computer and technology equipment including basic troubleshooting; prioritize competing demands, work independently, show flexibility and teamwork; demonstrate good communication skills to customers and team members.
Physical Demand
Must be available to work rotating shifts and weekends.
YNHHS Requisition ID: 152832
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