What are the responsibilities and job description for the Pharmacy Intern position at Wentworth-Douglass Physicians Organization (WDP)?
The Pharmacy Intern YR1 supports the mission of the Pharmacy department by ensuring that the right patient receives the right medication in a safe and timely manner under the direct supervision of a 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 areas. Uses related computer software, gains experience in the interpretation, verification, order entry, compounding, and dispensing of pharmaceuticals and pharmaceutical supplies. The Pharmacy Intern may also be involved in disseminating drug information.
Does this position require Patient Care? No
Essential Functions
-Participate in interdisciplinary rounds.
-Work collaboratively with the treatment team to maximize individual patient outcomes.
-Counsel patients on prescription and over-the-counter medications and devices.
-Monitor medication therapies through performing profile reviews, interpreting laboratory values, and ensuring drug regimens are consistent with medication use guidelines and protocols.
-Assist the Pharmacist in gathering information to advise nurses, doctors, and patients on the proper and safe use of medications.
-Fills and delivers medications requested by nursing units and, as needed, for the Pyxis automated dispensing machine, after a complete check by a registered pharmacist.
-Performs good customer service skills via telephone or in person at the Pharmacy window and while rounding on patient care areas.
-Adheres to HIPAA regulations regarding confidentiality and patient privacy.
Wentworth-Douglass Hospital is an Equal Opportunity Employer. By embracing diverse skills, perspectives and ideas, we choose to lead. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religious creed, national origin, sex, age, gender identity, disability, sexual orientation, military service, genetic information, and/or other status protected under law. We will ensure that all individuals with a disability are provided a reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment.
Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities.
Education
Bachelor's Degree Pharmacy/Pharmaceutical Studies required
Can this role accept experience in lieu of a degree?
No
Licenses and Credentials
Pharmacy Intern [State License] - Generic - HR Only required
Experience
Pharmacy Experience 0-1 year preferred
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
- Ability to learn computer and application skills as applicable to the role.
- Ability to interact with and work around people.
- Ability to make judgments in demanding situations.
- Ability to react to frequent changes in duties and volume of work.
- Effective verbal and written communication skills.
- Ability to listen empathetically.
- Ability to logically organize details.
Physical Requirements
- Standing Frequently (34-66%)
- Walking Frequently (34-66%)
- Sitting Occasionally (3-33%)
- Lifting Frequently (34-66%) 35lbs (w/assisted device)
- Carrying Frequently (34-66%) 20lbs - 35lbs
- Pushing Occasionally (3-33%)
- Pulling Occasionally (3-33%)
- Climbing Rarely (Less than 2%)
- Balancing Frequently (34-66%)
- Stooping Occasionally (3-33%)
- Kneeling Occasionally (3-33%)
- Crouching Occasionally (3-33%)
- Crawling Rarely (Less than 2%)
- Reaching Frequently (34-66%)
- Gross Manipulation (Handling) Frequently (34-66%)
- Fine Manipulation (Fingering) Frequently (34-66%)
- Feeling Constantly (67-100%)
- Foot Use Rarely (Less than 2%)
- Vision - Far Constantly (67-100%)
- Vision - Near Constantly (67-100%)
- Talking Constantly (67-100%)
- Hearing Constantly (67-100%)
Wentworth-Douglass Hospital is an Equal Opportunity Employer. By embracing diverse skills, perspectives and ideas, we choose to lead. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religious creed, national origin, sex, age, gender identity, disability, sexual orientation, military service, genetic information, and/or other status protected under law. We will ensure that all individuals with a disability are provided a reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment.
Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities.