Pharmacy Student Intern Baystate Wing Hospital

Req#: R1121
Category(s): Allied Health Clinical Professional, Pharmacy
Full Time / Part Time: Per Diem
Shift: First

As the Pharmacy Intern Student at Baystate Wing Hospital, your essential functions include;

Assist in various activities of the pharmacy department. Responsibilities outlined in this document, noting every employee is expected to perform other similar and related duties as assigned. Leadership has the right to change or add to the job responsibilities based on changes in workflows or processes as necessary.

Employee is expected to:

• Obtain and maintain appropriate knowledge and understanding of Baystate Wing Hospital/Baystate Health (BH) Pharmacy Services. This knowledge includes the values, policies, and procedures of BWH/BH and BH Pharmacy Services.
• Understand major job responsibilities and performance factors that help meet the responsibilities which include: Drug Distribution; Dedication to Quality Improvement Initiatives; Customer Service & Teamwork; Attendance.
• Demonstrate commitment and dedication to patient-centered delivery of care.

Job Responsibilities: 

• Demonstrates a thorough knowledge and understanding of the duties and responsibilities of the position to which he/she is assigned and performs various functions associated with the institutional drug distribution system and in accordance with regulatory and compliance standards included in functions 2-6.
• Accurately compounds, pre-packages, and re-packages medications, including labeling for bulk solid /liquid dosage forms according to department policy/procedure. Accurately prepares and distributes controlled substances according to department policy/procedure.
• Performs aseptic compounding of parenteral admixtures and other sterile dosage forms. This includes the practice of aseptic technique, proper procedures for preparing all types of parenteral admixtures (including chemotherapy or other specialty solutions), preparation of the label and any control records, the proper technique for visual inspection of parenteral solutions, and the documentation of quality control. Employee must also be capable of performing the calculations required for the usual dosage determinations and solutions preparation using weight and volume equivalents in both the metric and apothecary systems.
• Maintains a working knowledge of the general chemical and physical properties of drugs handled in the pharmacy department. This includes identifying medications that are light sensitive, requires refrigeration, are caustic, or poisonous. Employee is also able to use reference books to locate stability information or material safety data sheets.
• Operates automated technology (Pyxis, compounders, computers, etc.) in accordance to policy, procedures and manufacturing instructions. Appropriately utilizes the automated dispensing machines to facilitate medication dispensing in accordance with BH policy and procedure.
• Performs the essential functions relating to drug purchasing and inventory control as needed.
• Dedication to Quality Improvement Initiatives:

Accurately refills, checks, locks and stickers code carts according to policy/procedure. Functions in accordance to the operational procedures specific to the various satellites and shifts and is familiar with the various specialty areas and procedures (Chemotherapy, ORs, IDS, BOSC, NICU, etc; Participates in the training and/or orientation of new pharmacy employees. Participates in the BH staff development program – Performance Evaluation (PE) and works to meet departmental, professional, and personal goals. Maintains a working knowledge of medication error prevention methods and handling/preparation techniques for high-risk or high-alert medications, including LASA medications. Understands population-specific preparation procedures (geriatric, adult, pediatric, and neonatal dosage forms and products).

• Customer Service & Teamwork:

Interacts effectively with other members of the department and health care team on a regular basis. Maintains attentiveness to the rights of patients. Maintains confidentiality of patient information. Triages orders, determines priorities, processes orders and notifies the pharmacist as appropriate. Receives and refers incoming calls for the department, handles pharmacy window.

• Attendance:

Employee is aware of and follows BH attendance policy

What you will need? 

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Currently enrolled in School of Pharmacy
• Current Massachusetts Registered Pharmacy Intern License
• Previous Pharmacy Technician experience preferred
• Possesses good interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills
• Understands the principles of staff engagement
• Proficient in computer skills (MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint) preferred
• Ability to work independently
• Demonstrated math skills

Other Information:

Position located at Baystate Wing Hospital, Palmer MA

Per Diem Status to inlcude weekend and holiday rotations

Please submit resume with online application

Education:

GED or HiSET: Pharmacy (Required)

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Pharmacy Intern – Other

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