Pharmacy Intern

Are you currently a pharmacy student looking to gain more experience and expand your knowledge? Do you enjoy working hands on with a supportive team to provide excellent patient care? If so, you might be a great fit as our Pharmacy Intern with UPMC Hamot serving variable day and evening shifts!

What can you look forward to facilitating in this exciting position?

Assist pharmacists with medication distribution, including delivering medications, restocking automated dispensing cabinets, and managing emergency medication carts.

Participate in filling medication orders by maintaining accurate patient profiles and performing prepackaging tasks to ensure timely delivery.

Prepare IV admixtures, chemotherapy, and controlled substance orders following strict protocols to ensure patient safety and compliance.

Conduct medication reviews by entering orders into the computer system, monitoring patient allergies, enforcing formulary decisions, and evaluating potential drug interactions.

Complete departmental documentation and billing processes by the end of each shift, including dispensing records, refrigerator logs, and controlled substance delivery records.

Utilize information systems and robotics to prepare medication labels and support the efficient dispensing of medications.

Demonstrate a service-oriented approach in all interactions, ensuring a positive and professional image while addressing patient and staff needs.

Maintain a clean, organized, and adequately stocked work environment, adhering to safety and operational standards at all times.

Required

Good standing in an accredited School of Pharmacy, entering P1 year or above

Applied for intern license

Good communication and computer skills

Licensure, Certifications, and Clearances:

Pennsylvania State Board of Pharmacy Intern Certificate required

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UPMC is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran