Per Diem Pharmacy Intern

About the role#

The Per Diem Pharmacy Intern role at Mount Sinai Morningside supports the pharmacy department by assisting with medication preparation and distribution. This position involves working under the direct supervision of a pharmacist to ensure patient safety and accurate record-keeping in a clinical environment.

What you'll do#

• Prepare medications for inpatients, outpatients, and employees, ensuring all transactions are verified by a pharmacist before dispensing.
• Compound sterile and non-sterile products according to established protocols.
• Maintain accurate records for the dispensing of controlled substances, tax-free alcohol, and investigational drugs.
• Operate pharmacy equipment, including unit-dose repackaging systems, total parenteral nutrition compounders, and laminar flow hoods.
• Manage inventory by maintaining adequate stock levels and removing expired medications.
• Audit controlled drug disposition records and report any discrepancies to management.
• Conduct patient care rounds, deliver medications, and perform monthly inspections of nursing stations.
• Assist pharmacists with drug information requests and patient medication profiling.

What you'll need#

• Completion of at least 3 years at an accredited college of pharmacy.
• A valid New York State Pharmacy Intern Permit.
• Proficiency in English, both oral and written.
• Previous hospital pharmacy experience is preferred.

Location & details#

• Location: New York, New York, United States.
• Work Modality: On-site.
• Compensation: $31.00 per hour.