Pharmacy Intern, Northeastern Co-op

About the Role

Assists Pharmacists in the preparation and distribution of prescription medications in either inpatient hospital or outpatient retail pharmacy settings.

Key Responsibilities

• Ensures medication distribution functions are completed safely and in a timely manner in conjunction with other Pharmacy Technicians and Interns.
• Informs Pharmacist and/or Supervisor of any workflow issues.
• Repackages and compounds medications as needed, in accordance with departmental procedures.
• Maintains appropriate inventory levels by rotating stock, checking for expired medications, informing the Pharmacy Buyer of low inventory, and checking in wholesaler orders.
• Answers telephone calls, triages requests, and resolves questions or concerns.
• Participates in continuous performance improvement activities and provides suggestions for operational improvements.
• Helps Pharmacists ensure adequate stock levels to meet patient needs.
• Incorporates Lahey Hospital and Medical Center Guiding Principles, Mission Statement, and Goals into daily activities.
• Complies with all Lahey Hospital and Medical Center Policies and departmental behavioral expectations.
• Maintains courteous and effective interactions with colleagues and patients.
• Demonstrates understanding of the job description, performance expectations, and competency assessment.
• Demonstrates commitment to meeting and exceeding customer needs, adhering to Customer Service standards.
• Participates in departmental and/or interdepartmental quality improvement activities.
• Participates in and successfully completes Mandatory Education.
• Performs other duties as needed or directed to meet departmental needs.

Requirements & Tech Stack

• High School diploma or equivalent.
• Massachusetts Board of Pharmacy Intern Licensure required.
• Two years of education, or achieved standing beyond the second year, in an approved college/school of pharmacy.
• Knowledge of standard pharmaceutical/medical terms, abbreviations, and symbols.
• Preferred: Knowledge of policies and regulations pertaining to handling and distribution of controlled substances and hazardous materials.
• Preferred: Experience with electronic medical records.

Qualifications

• At least one year of comparable work experience, preferably in a healthcare setting.