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Pharmacy Intern, Central Pharmacy
Job Overview
Under the direct supervision of a pharmacist, this position performs pharmacy-related functions in compliance with the department's policies and procedures in order to provide optimal pharmaceutical care. The Pharmacy Intern is responsible for providing pharmacy services, including, but not limited to distributing pharmaceuticals, performing inventory control, providing customer service, and maintaining pharmacy records. Pharmacy Intern job duties may vary depending on the area an individual is assigned to work.
Job Description
Minimum Qualifications:
1. Enrolled in an APCE accredited Doctor of Pharmacy program.
2. Massachusetts Pharmacy Intern Licensure.
3. Completion of first professional year from an accredited pharmacy program.
Preferred Qualifications:
1. Previous experience working in an ambulatory or hospital setting.
Duties and Responsibilities: The duties and responsibilities listed below are intended to describe the general nature of work and are not intended to be an all-inclusive list. Other duties and responsibilities may be assigned.
1. Picks, delivers, and refills medication for automated dispensing machines.
2. Delivers bulk medications and IV solutions to the nursing units.
3. Conducts inspections of medication rooms in patient care areas.
4. Monitors refrigerator temperatures.
5. Assists with transport of schedule II - V controlled substances.
6. Requests and accepts prescriptions from a prescriber or prescriber's agent.
7. Assists patients with prescription intake and over-the-counter sales.
8. Compounds sterile and/or non-sterile products.
9. Assists with medication reconciliation for admitted patients.
10. Returns expired or discontinued medications to the pharmacy
11. Triages phone calls and requests to the appropriate pharmacy staff member.
12. Maintains collaborative relationship with peers and colleagues to effectively achievement department goals, and to help foster a positive work environment.
13. May cross train to work in more than one (1) area of the pharmacy, if applicable.
Physical Requirements:
1. Ability to walk and stand 90% of the day and to occasionally lift up to 30 lbs.
2. Frequent reaching and grasping below, at, and above shoulder level.
3. Pushing and/or pushing non-motorized equipment (e.g. carts, IV rolling rack, and medication rolling racks, etc.) weighing 40 to 60 lbs.
4. Regularly grasping and fine manipulation with hands.
5. Works in an area with some discomfort due to dust, dirt, and temperature changes.
6. Possibility of cuts from broken glass and some exposure to hazardous chemicals.
7. Performance of duties that involve no potential exposure to blood, body fluids, or tissues.
Skills & Abilities:
1. Ability to read automated dispensing reports regularly
Job Profile Summary
This role focuses on providing pharmacy related services in a hospital or retail setting. In addition, this role focuses on performing the following Pharmacy Services duties: Delivers pharmaceuticals. Includes professionals who are trained and sometimes licensed to dispense medicine/controlled substances. An organizational related support or service (administrative or clerical) role or a role that focuses on support of daily business activities (e.g., technical, clinical, non-clinical) operating in a "hands on" environment. The majority of time is spent in the delivery of support services or activities, typically under supervision. An entry level role that typically requires little to no prior knowledge or experience, work is routine or follows standard procedures, work is closely supervised, and communicates information that requires little explanation or interpretation.
At Tufts Medicine, we want every individual to feel valued for the skills and experience they bring. Our compensation philosophy is designed to offer fair, competitive pay that attracts, retains, and motivates highly talented individuals, while rewarding the important work you do every day.
The base pay ranges reflect the minimum qualifications for the role. Individual offers are determined using a comprehensive approach that considers relevant experience, certifications, education, skills, and internal equity to ensure compensation is fair, consistent, and aligned with our business goals.
Beyond base pay, Tufts Medicine provides a comprehensive Total Rewards package that supports your health, financial security, and career growth-one of the many ways we invest in you so you can thrive both at work and outside of it.
Pay Range:
$20.12 - $20.12