About the role#
This position supports pharmacy operations at Mercy Hospital of Buffalo. You work alongside the Director of Pharmacy, clinical pharmacists, and the lead clinical pharmacist to ensure all hospital pharmacy services follow established rules and regulations.
What you'll do#
Your primary responsibility is to maintain compliance with pharmacy regulations across the hospital and its extension services. You must understand the limitations of the intern role. Every task you perform requires approval from a registered clinical pharmacist before the medication reaches a patient.
What you'll need#
- Current status as a Pharmacy Intern Level 2 (P2, P3, or P4).
- Completion of the first professional year in an Accreditation Council for Pharmacy (ACPE) program.
- Progress toward graduation within a 5-year period.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills.
- Good manual dexterity and math knowledge.
- Ability to operate hospital equipment including laminar flow hoods, biological hoods, compounding devices, automated medication dispensing machines, and standard office technology.
Location & details#
- Location: Buffalo, New York.
- Work Modality: On-site.
- Schedule: This is a per diem role with varied shifts, including days, evenings, weekends, and holidays. Hours typically fall between 7:00am and 11:00pm based on department needs.
- Compensation: 16.47 to 24.71 USD per hour.
About Catholic Health
Catholic Health is an integrated health care system based in Rockville Centre, New York. The organization operates hospitals, nursing homes, and rehabilitation centers across Long Island. It employs more than 10,000 people and manages hundreds of physician practices. The system provides clinical services in areas including cardiology, oncology, neuroscience, and pediatrics.
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