Pharmacy Intern

Job Summary

The Pharmacy Intern is an entry-level position designed to develop a pharmacy student's knowledge base and competency level while performing essential pharmacy functions under the direct supervision of a licensed pharmacist. The intern will be involved in a wide variety of technical and clinical duties, including drug preparation, distribution, patient care, and medication counseling. The role is essential in supporting the hospital's unit-dose drug distribution system, intravenous admixture program, and overall pharmacy operations, ensuring that all activities are compliant with departmental policies and regulatory standards.

Responsibilities

Clinical Support

• Prepare, compound, and label IV admixtures, including antibiotics, cardiac drips, parenteral nutrition, and chemotherapy, under the supervision of a pharmacist
• Participate in interdisciplinary patient care rounds
• Conduct medication history interviews and provide patient education on medication use, including first-dose teaching and discharge counseling
• Monitor medication therapies, including pharmacokinetic monitoring, and assist in the development of therapeutic plans
• Provide drug information to healthcare providers and assist in the reporting of adverse drug reactions
• Ensure compliance with federal and state regulations regarding medication use

Operational Support

• Procure, distribute, and manage ordered medications as per physician or pharmacist request
• Maintain accurate records of controlled substances and ensure proper documentation for investigational drugs
• Conduct monthly inspections of nursing stations, manage medication inventory, and remove expired medications
• Assist with the preparation of routine patient orders, including compounding, repackaging, and stocking of pharmaceuticals
• Maintain the pharmacy's operational environment, ensuring cleanliness, organization, and safety
• Utilize automated dispensing units and support pharmacy inventory management
• Participate in continuous performance improvement and regulatory compliance efforts

Customer Service

• Provide information to patients regarding medication pricing, insurance, and pharmacy policies
• Handle phone calls from patients, family members, and healthcare team members

Qualifications/Requirements:

Experience

• Previous pharmacy work experience (Preferred)

Skills, Knowledge, and Abilities

• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to work both independently and as part of a team
• Excellent customer service and problem-solving skills
• Ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously and respond to changes in workload

Education

• Currently enrolled in an accredited School of Pharmacy (Required)
• Minimum of 2 years of Doctor of Pharmacy curriculum completed (Preferred)

Licenses & Certifications

• Valid New York State Pharmacy Intern Permit required (Required)