Job Description

Job Description

Are you currently a pharmacy student looking to gain more experience and expand your knowledge? Do you enjoy working hands on with a supportive team to provide excellent patient care? If so, you might be a great fit as our Pharmacy Intern with UPMC Hamot serving variable day and evening shifts!

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

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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 by maintaining accurate patient profiles 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, enforcing formulary decisions, and evaluating potential drug interactions.
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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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Required

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• Good standing in an accredited School of Pharmacy, entering P1 year or above
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• Applied for intern license
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• Good communication and computer skills
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Licensure, Certifications, and Clearances:
Pennsylvania State Board of Pharmacy Intern Certificate required

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

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