Pharmacy Intern, Inpatient

POSITION SUMMARY:

The pharmacy intern will support the Medication Reconciliation Team (MRT) by conducting medication histories for newly admitted patients to ensure safe transitions of care. They will counsel patients on heart failure (HF) and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) medications, with a focus on inhaler and diuretic use. The intern will also educate patients on appropriate insulin administration and monitoring. Additional responsibilities include providing antimicrobial stewardship education for patients prescribed high-risk antimicrobials. The intern will document all interventions in the electronic medical record and collaborate with pharmacists and interdisciplinary teams to optimize patient care. Must learn and understand the basic principles and methods used in the department, always following established protocols.

Recent college graduate or student enrolled in a related graduate or undergraduate degree program, preferably beyond a second semester junior.

Position: Pharmacy Intern

Department: Inpatient Pharmacy

Schedule: Per Diem

EDUCATION:

• Requires a high school diploma and registered as a full time pharmacy student in an accredited College of Pharmacy in good standing.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS:

• Must be registered with the Massachusetts Board of Pharmacy as Pharmacy Intern License.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, & ABILITIES:

• Must have the ability to perform multiple tasks and prioritize duties

• Ability to work independently

• Must possess excellent interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills

• Must have an interest in performing new and varied work assignments, and be flexible with regard to work assignments

• Extensive knowledge of Microsoft Excel, Access, PowerPoint and Word is required. Knowledge or ability to learnMinitab.

• Must have the ability to maintain confidentiality

Compensation Range:

This range offers an estimate based on the minimum job qualifications. However, our approach to determining base pay is comprehensive, and a broad range of factors is considered when making an offer. This includes education, experience, skills, and certifications/licensures as they directly relate to position requirements; as well as business/organizational needs, internal equity, and market-competitiveness. In addition, BMCHS offers generous total compensation that includes, but is not limited to, benefits (medical, dental, vision, pharmacy), discretionary annual bonuses and merit increases, Flexible Spending Accounts, 403(b) savings matches, paid time off, career advancement opportunities, and resources to support employee and family well-being.

NOTE: This range is based on Boston-area data, and is subject to modification based on geographic location.

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