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Pharmacy Intern

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UPMC

15d ago

  • Internship
    Full-time
    Off-cycle Internship
  • Healthcare
  • Seneca

AI generated summary

  • You must be in good standing at an accredited School of Pharmacy, possess strong communication and computer skills, have a Pennsylvania Pharmacy Intern Certificate, and meet Act 34 requirements.
  • You will assist pharmacists in medication distribution, filling orders, preparing IV admixtures, conducting medication reviews, maintaining documentation, and ensuring a clean work environment.

Requirements

  • Good standing in an accredited School of Pharmacy, entering P1 year or above
  • Possess good communication and computer skills
  • Pennsylvania State Board of Pharmacy Intern Certificate required
  • Act 34

Responsibilities

  • Assist the pharmacist with medication distribution, delivering medications, and refilling automated dispensing cabinets.
  • Participate in filling medication orders, maintaining patient profiles, and performing prepackaging tasks.
  • Prepare IV admixtures, chemotherapy, and controlled substance orders.
  • Conduct medication review, including computer order entry, allergy monitoring, and evaluating drug interactions.
  • Complete departmental documentation and billing by the end of each scheduled shift per department procedures.
  • Document clinical workload (manual or electronic) at the end of each shift according to department procedures.
  • Use information systems, robotics, and other technologies to prepare medication labels and assist with dispensing.
  • Demonstrate professionalism by maintaining a positive service orientation in all interpersonal interactions.
  • Prepare drug information responses and conduct medication use evaluations.
  • Maintain a clean, organized, and adequately stocked work environment in accordance with departmental standards.

FAQs

What is the role of a Pharmacy Intern at UPMC Northwest?

The Pharmacy Intern assists with medication distribution, IV admixtures, collaborates with healthcare professionals, and supports patient care in a dynamic environment.

What are the shift hours for this position?

The Pharmacy Intern position offers flexible 8-hour shifts, with both daytime and evening hours available.

What specific tasks will I be responsible for in this role?

Responsibilities include assisting with medication distribution, preparing IV admixtures, conducting medication reviews, maintaining patient profiles, and ensuring departmental documentation and billing are completed.

What educational requirements must I meet to qualify for this internship?

Candidates must be in good standing with an accredited School of Pharmacy, entering their P1 year or above.

Do I need any specific certifications to apply?

Yes, a Pennsylvania State Board of Pharmacy Intern Certificate is required.

What skills are required for this position?

Good communication and computer skills are necessary for the Pharmacy Intern role.

Will I receive training during my internship?

Yes, interns will gain hands-on experience, continuous learning opportunities, and work closely with experienced pharmacists and healthcare teams.

Is there a positive work environment at UPMC Northwest?

Yes, UPMC Northwest offers a supportive and positive learning environment where interns can grow and make a meaningful impact on patient care.

Are there any background checks required for this position?

Yes, Act 34 clearance is required as part of the hiring process.

Does UPMC Northwest provide equal employment opportunities?

Yes, UPMC is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran.

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A $23 billion health care provider and insurer, Pittsburgh-based UPMC is inventing new models of patient-centered, cost-effective, accountable care. The largest nongovernmental employer in Pennsylvania, UPMC integrates 92,000 employees, 40 hospitals, 700 doctors’ offices and outpatient sites, and a 4 million-member Insurance Services Division, the largest medical insurer in western Pennsylvania. In the most recent fiscal year, UPMC contributed $1.4 billion in benefits to its communities, including more care to the region’s most vulnerable citizens than any other health care institution, and paid more than $800 million in federal, state, and local taxes. Working in close collaboration with the University of Pittsburgh Schools of the Health Sciences, UPMC shares its clinical, managerial, and technological skills worldwide through its innovation and commercialization arm, UPMC Enterprises, and through UPMC International. U.S. News & World Report consistently ranks UPMC Presbyterian Shadyside among the nation’s best hospitals in many specialties and ranks UPMC Children’s Hospital of Pittsburgh on its Honor Roll of America’s Best Children’s Hospitals.