Job Description

Job Description

Join the UPMC Hamot Pharmacy team and gain hands-on experience in a dynamic, patient-focused environment! As a Pharmacy Intern, you'll assist with medication distribution, IV admixtures, and collaborate with healthcare professionals to provide exceptional care. Enjoy flexible shifts with both daytime and evening hours, working every other weekend and 2-3 holidays per year. Benefit from a strong team atmosphere, continuous learning opportunities, and direct exposure to various aspects of pharmacy practice. You'll work closely with experienced pharmacists and healthcare teams to enhance your skills and knowledge as you progress through your education.

At UPMC Hamot, we offer a supportive, positive learning environment where you can grow and make a meaningful impact on patient care. If you're ready to take the next step in your pharmacy career, we want to hear from you!

Applicants who do not yet have their pharmacy intern license with the Pennsylvania Board of Pharmacy will be considered as a Pharmacy Assistant and will transition to Pharmacy Intern once the licensure is received.

What can you look forward to facilitating in this exciting internship?

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• Assist pharmacists with medication distribution, including delivering medications, restocking automated dispensing cabinets, and managing emergency medication carts.
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• Participate in filling medication orders and performing prepackaging tasks to ensure timely delivery.
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• Prepare IV admixtures, chemotherapy, and controlled substance orders following strict protocols to ensure patient safety and compliance.
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• Conduct medication reviews by entering orders into the computer system, monitoring patient allergies.
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• Complete departmental documentation and billing processes by the end of each shift, including dispensing records, refrigerator logs, and controlled substance delivery records.
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• Utilize information systems and robotics to prepare medication labels and support the efficient dispensing of medications.
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• Demonstrate a service-oriented approach in all interactions, ensuring a positive and professional image while addressing patient and staff needs.
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• Maintain a clean, organized, and adequately stocked work environment, adhering to safety and operational standards at all times.
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As a Pharmacy Assistant, there is opportunity to -

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• Provide and receive information via telephone, in person, or in writing to hospital personnel, patients, and visitors.
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• Refer drug information questions to Staff Pharmacists for accurate guidance.
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• Assist in the distribution of medications, including emergency carts and controlled substances, following department policies and regulations.
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• Prepare oral medications for patients, ensuring correct timing and dosage for administration.
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• Maintain a clean, organized, and adequately stocked work environment to ensure efficiency and safety.
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• Comply with all federal and state regulations, including HIPAA and OSHA, while ensuring proper medication handling and documentation.
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Pharmacy Intern Qualifications:

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

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• Completion of high school diploma or equivalent required.
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Licensure, Certifications, and Clearances:

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• Act 34
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UPMC is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran

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