About the role#
This role involves performing technical and clinical duties for the hospital unit-dose drug distribution system and intravenous admixture program. You will work under the direct supervision of a pharmacist to assist with daily pharmacy operations. All medication orders are checked by a pharmacist before dispensing.
What you'll do#
- Assess medication orders for accuracy and appropriateness.
- Prepare, compound, and label IV medications, including antibiotics, cardiac drips, solutions, irrigations, parenteral nutrition, and chemotherapy.
- Fill routine patient orders for unit dose carts and prepackaged pharmaceuticals.
- Maintain pharmacy inventory by ordering, receiving, unpacking, and storing supplies.
- Use computer systems to enter and retrieve data and manage confidential reports.
- Assist with training new employees and students.
- Contribute to department operations by processing cart fill lists, generating labels, and answering phones.
- Participate in quality improvement, regulatory compliance, and safety efforts.
- Keep the work environment clean and orderly.
What you'll need#
- Enrollment in a School of Pharmacy or status as a foreign pharmacy graduate.
- Ability to obtain a Pharmacy Intern license within the state of Pennsylvania within 120 days of hire.
Location & details#
- Location: Erie, Pennsylvania.
- Work Modality: On-site.
- Employment Type: Part-time, paid internship.
- Term: Rolling.
About Highmark Health
Highmark Health is a nonprofit organization based in Pittsburgh that provides health insurance, care delivery, and population health management. The company operates across Pennsylvania, Delaware, West Virginia, and New York, while serving customers in all 50 states. It manages a diverse range of health services including dental and reinsurance solutions. The organization employs over 16,000 people and reported consolidated revenues of 32.4 billion dollars for 2025.
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