Pharmacy Intern

Overview

To be part of our organization, every employee should understand and share in the YNHHS Vision, support our Mission, and live our Values. These values - integrity, patient-centered, respect, accountability, and compassion - must guide what we do, as individuals and professionals, every day.

Pharmacy interns are enrolled in a pharmacy degree program at an accredited school of pharmacy and participate in the delivery of pharmacy services under the supervision of a licensed pharmacist. The pharmacy intern position will prepare individuals for their role as a future pharmacist. Interns are invited and encouraged to participate in educational activities within the Pharmacy Department including those associated with the pharmacy residency program. The intern may complete additional pharmacy projects in collaboration with pharmacy leadership and/or pharmacy residents.

EEO/AA/Disability/Veteran

Responsibilities

• 1.
• Consistently demonstrate HRO behaviors 2.
• Provide excellent customer service to patients and other healthcare team members 3.
• Assist with medication preparation, dispensing, and distribution in accordance with state and federal regulations, accreditation standards, and organizational policies 4.
• Performs necessary calculations and drug product manipulations, dilution, or compounding 5.
• Support inventory management activities, including receiving, restocking, expiration monitoring, and controlled substance handling 6.
• Support immunization initiatives if certified to immunize 7.
• Support optimal transitions of care (e.g. meds to beds, meds in hands) 8.
• Ensure accurate documentation and timely communication of medication related information 9.
• Efficiently collect best possible medication histories and provide patient education as needed 10.
• Participate in medication safety initiatives and quality improvement efforts as assigned 11.
• Participate in departmental meetings, training sessions, or projects as assigned 12.
• Comply with all applicable laws, regulations, and accreditation standards (e.g., state board of pharmacy, USP, Joint Commission) 13.
• Maintain patient confidentiality and data security in accordance with HIPAA and organizational policies 14.