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HealthAlliance Pharmacy Intern in Valhalla, New York
Pharmacy Intern
Company: WMC Advanced Physician Services PC
City/State: Valhalla, NY
Category: clerical/Administrative Supportc
Department: Pharmacy
Union: No
Position: Per Diem
Hours: Per Diem
Shift: All Shifts
Req #: 41106
Posted Date: Jan 30, 2025
Hiring Range: $23.60
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Job Details:
Job Summary:
The Pharmacy Intern is an entry-level position designed to develop a pharmacy student's knowledge base and competency level while performing essential pharmacy functions under the direct supervision of a licensed pharmacist. The intern will be involved in a wide variety of technical and clinical duties, including drug preparation, distribution, patient care, and medication counseling. The role is essential in supporting the hospital's unit-dose drug distribution system, intravenous admixture program, and overall pharmacy operations, ensuring that all activities are compliant with departmental policies and regulatory standards
Responsibilities:
Clinical Support:
Prepare, compound, and label IV admixtures, including antibiotics, cardiac drips, parenteral nutrition, and chemotherapy, under the supervision of a pharmacist
Participate in interdisciplinary patient care rounds
Conduct medication history interviews and provide patient education on medication use, including first-dose teaching and discharge counseling
Monitor medication therapies, including pharmacokinetic monitoring, and assist in the development of therapeutic plans
Provide drug information to healthcare providers and assist in the reporting of adverse drug reactions
Ensure compliance with federal and state regulations regarding medication use
Operational Support:
Procure, distribute, and manage ordered medications as per physician or pharmacist request
Maintain accurate records of controlled substances and ensure proper documentation for investigational drugs
Conduct monthly inspections of nursing stations, manage medication inventory, and remove expired medications
Assist with the preparation of routine patient orders, including compounding, repackaging, and stocking of pharmaceuticals
Maintain the pharmacy's operational environment, ensuring cleanliness, organization, and safety
Utilize automated dispensing units and support pharmacy inventory management
Participate in continuous performance improvement and regulatory compliance efforts
Customer Service:
Provide information to patients regarding medication pricing, insurance, and pharmacy policies
Handle phone calls from patients, family members, and healthcare team members
Qualifications/Requirements:
Experience:
Previous pharmacy work experience (Preferred)
Skills, Knowledge, and Abilities:
Strong verbal and written communication skills
Ability to work both independently and as part of a team
Excellent customer service and problem-solving skills
Ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously and respond to changes in workload
Education:
Currently enrolled in an accredited School of Pharmacy (Required)
Minimum of 2 years of Doctor of Pharmacy curriculum completed (Preferred)
Licenses & Certifications:
Valid New York State Pharmacy Intern Permit required (Required)
Licenses / Certifications:
About Us:
WMC Advanced Physician Services PC
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