Lahey Outpatient Pharmacy Intern - Per-Diem

About the role

Supports the mission of the department by ensuring that the right patients receive the right medication in a safe and timely manner under the direct supervision of an inpatient pharmacist. Develops a full understanding of the drug distribution system and demonstrates competency in carrying out all duties associated with delivering medications to the patient care units.

Responsibilities

• Delivers medication to the patient care units in accordance with departmental policies and procedures, and MA Board of pharmacy regulation
• Accurately fills medications from the list provided by the automated dispensing machine
• Delivers medications to the automated dispensing machines on the patient care units in an accurate and timely manner, including checking for errors such as expiration dates and wrong strengths
• In conjunction with other pharmacy colleagues ensures that all drug distribution functions are completed in a safe and timely manner; informs pharmacist and/or Director of Pharmacy of any workflow issues
• Repackages and compounds medications, as needed, in accordance with departmental procedures
• Interviews patients to obtain medication histories (including OTC medications and herbal supplements) on all assigned patients; may interview patient family members and perform outreach to other pharmacies and healthcare facilities to confirm medication regimens or investigate discrepancies as necessary

Requirements

• High School diploma or GED required
• License required: Pharmacy Student Intern
• 0–1 years related work experience required
• Must be a Doctor of Pharmacy student enrolled in an accredited college or university, OR a graduate of a non‑approved school of pharmacy who meets the Massachusetts Board of Pharmacy requirements for registration
• Experience with computer systems required, including web‑based applications and Microsoft Office applications (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access)
• Influenza (flu) vaccination required as a condition of employment
• Physical demands: Light work — exerting up to 20 pounds of force frequently to move objects; some sedentary elements but required to stand for periods and move throughout the hospital campus

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous experience in a hospital pharmacy practice setting

Competencies

• Written Communications: Ability to communicate clearly and effectively in written English with internal and external customers
• Oral Communications: Ability to comprehend and converse in English to communicate effectively with medical center staff, patients, families, and external customers
• Knowledge: Ability to demonstrate full working knowledge of standard concepts, practices, procedures, and policies with the ability to use them in varied situations
• Team Work: Ability to interact respectfully with other employees, professional staff, and/or external contacts to offer ideas, identify issues, obtain information, or deliver services
• Customer Service: Ability to provide a high level of customer service to patients, visitors, staff, and external customers in a professional, service‑oriented, respectful manner using active listening and problem‑solving skills; ability to remain calm in stressful situations
• Age‑Based Patient Care: Competent to provide care to Neonatal (birth to 6 months), Youth (6 months to 16 years), Young Adult (16–30 years), Middle Age (30–60 years), and Elderly (60+) populations

Pay

Base hourly wage range: $21.00 – $21.00. Actual compensation is determined based on factors such as seniority, education, training, relevant experience, certifications, geography, job responsibilities, or other factors permissible by law. Compensation may exceed the base hourly rate depending on shift differentials, call pay, premium pay, overtime pay, and other additional pay practices applicable to the position and in accordance with the law.