Pharmacy Intern, Inpatient

About the role

Under the direct supervision of the Pharmacist, and according to department policies, procedures, and guidelines, the Inpatient Pharmacy Co‑Op Student performs supportive practice functions to provide high‑quality patient‑focused pharmacy services and fulfill practice‑hour requirements for pharmacy education and licensure. Boston Medical Center (BMC) is a large safety‑net hospital and the primary teaching affiliate of Boston University School of Medicine, committed to community‑based care and the Vision 2030 goal of making Boston the healthiest urban population.

Requirements

• High school diploma.
• Registered as a full‑time pharmacy student in an accredited College of Pharmacy in good standing.
• Registered with the Massachusetts Board of Pharmacy as a Pharmacy Intern.

Skills

• Excellent interpersonal and telephone communication skills for interacting with hospital staff, patients, families/visitors, physicians, colleagues, and others.
• Ability to speak, read, interpret, and follow complicated verbal and written instructions in English with precision, accuracy, and dependability.
• Additional language skills (beyond English) appropriate to the patient population served are helpful.
• Ability to multi‑task, prioritize essential tasks, and meet deadlines.
• Ability to perform work accurately with attention to detail, including performing basic mathematical calculations (addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, ratios/proportions, etc.).
• Basic computer proficiency: ability to access, enter, and interpret computerized data/information.
• Ability to work proactively with the Pharmacist to learn appropriate medication usage and maintain required competency to perform essential duties.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, and pharmacy benefits.
• Discretionary annual bonuses and merit increases.
• Flexible Spending Accounts.
• 403(b) savings matches.
• Paid time off.
• Career advancement opportunities.
• Resources to support employee and family well‑being.

Schedule

8‑hour rotating days/evenings, rotating weekend schedule.