About the role#
Pharmacy interns at Yale New Haven Health participate in the delivery of pharmacy services under the supervision of a licensed pharmacist. This position supports your development as a future pharmacist through hands-on experience and educational activities within the department. You may collaborate with pharmacy leadership and residents on projects.
What you'll do#
- Assist with medication preparation, dispensing, and distribution.
- Perform calculations, drug product manipulations, dilutions, and compounding.
- Support inventory management, including receiving, restocking, and expiration monitoring.
- Collect medication histories and provide patient education.
- Support immunization initiatives if you hold the proper certification.
- Participate in medication safety and quality improvement efforts.
- Maintain patient confidentiality and secure data.
- Ensure accurate documentation and clear communication with the healthcare team.
- Attend departmental meetings, training sessions, and project work.
- Maintain a clean and organized work environment.
What you'll need#
- A high school diploma.
- Current enrollment or plans to enroll in an accredited College of Pharmacy or pre-pharmacy program.
- Eligibility to register as a Pharmacy Intern or technician in the state of employment.
- Proficiency in mathematical calculations and computer applications like word processing and spreadsheets.
- Ability to perform pharmaceutical compounding, repackaging, and labeling.
- Strong problem-solving skills, attention to detail, and accuracy.
- Ability to work independently, prioritize demands, and work well with a team.
- Experience in pharmacy or healthcare is preferred.
Location & details#
- Location: New Haven, Connecticut.
- Work Modality: On-site.
- Schedule: You must be available to work rotating shifts, including evenings, weekends, and holidays. This role is considered essential personnel and requires availability during inclement weather.
- Physical Demands: You will need to walk, sit, stand, and crouch. You must be able to lift or move up to 50 pounds occasionally.
About Yale New Haven Health
Yale New Haven Health operates five hospitals across the region. Founded in 1996, the organization maintains an affiliation with the Yale School of Medicine. It provides care through primary physicians and specialists in the Northeast Medical Group and Yale Medicine. The system is based in New Haven, Connecticut, and employs over 10,000 people.
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