About the role#
As a Pharmacy Intern, you will work under the supervision of a pharmacist and technician supervisor to handle medication tasks. You will assist with drug distribution, record keeping, and the preparation of various medication forms. This role involves direct interaction with healthcare staff and requires attention to detail to ensure accurate medication delivery and inventory management.
What you'll do#
- Review, evaluate, and clarify physician medication orders using the pharmacy computer system.
- Prepare and package medications, including IV drugs using aseptic techniques.
- Deliver medications to patient rooms and designated medication areas.
- Verify the accuracy of drugs prepared by pharmacy technicians.
- Provide information to physicians regarding therapeutic alternatives and the UMMHC formulary.
- Maintain inventory levels, monitor expiration dates, and restock floor supplies.
- Conduct medication room inspections and generate necessary pharmacy reports.
- Triage pharmacy calls and troubleshoot technical problems.
- Assist with quality indicator monitoring and yearly inventory counts.
- Serve as a resource for less experienced interns and support the pharmacy team.
What you'll need#
- Current Massachusetts registration as an intern with the Board of Registration in Pharmacy.
- Completion of at least two years in a pharmacist internship program or status as a student beyond the second professional year in an approved school of pharmacy.
- Familiarity with pharmacy technology and equipment.
- Ability to troubleshoot technical problems of moderate to high complexity.
Location & details#
- Location: Worcester, Massachusetts.
- Schedule: Part-time, every other weekend, with shifts from 3 PM to 11:30 PM.
- Term: Rolling.
- Work Modality: On-site.
About UMass Memorial Medical Center
UMass Memorial Medical Center is the flagship academic medical center of the UMass Memorial Health system. Founded in 1998 and based in Worcester, Massachusetts, the organization serves as the clinical partner for the UMass Chen Medical School. The center operates across four campuses and maintains over 800 beds. It provides specialized care in areas including cardiovascular health, neurosciences, and trauma medicine.
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