Intern Pharmacist

Description

Northwell is the largest not-for-profit health system in the Northeast, serving residents of New York and Connecticut with 28 hospitals, more than 1,000 outpatient facilities, 22,000 nurses and over 20,000 physicians. Northwell cares for more than three million people annually in the New York metro area, including Long Island, the Hudson Valley, Connecticut and beyond, thanks to philanthropic support from our communities. Northwell is New York State’s largest private employer with over 104,000 employees — including members of Northwell Health Physician Partners — who are working to change health care for the better.

Summary:

Under the general supervision of the Pharmacy Operations Manager or Supervisor, and under the direct supervision of a licensed registered pharmacist, assists in the procurement and preparation of medication for dispensing, and maintains all records in accordance with Federal and State laws and Nuvance Health policies and procedures. Participates in all pharmacy activities and works to achieve the goals of the institution and department. Job duties and responsibilities will be commensurate with experience, performance, and years of education in an accredited school of pharmacy.

Responsibilities:

Maintains and complies with all state, federal and regulatory requirements for pharmacy and medication management

Performs monthly quality assurance activities.

Participates in shift to shift huddles and staff meetings.

Completes corporate compliance and health stream modules (annually)

Central Dispensing

Operates pharmacy dispensing technology and troubleshoots problem/failures as appropriate

Assists pharmacist in the gathering and preparing medications while adhering to policies related to unit dose packaging, regulations and proper record keeping

Prepares extemporaneous compounds following established USP795 standards and practices.

IV Admixture / USP 797 Compliance

Prepares all IV admixtures following 797 policies and procedures

Performs required daily and monthly cleaning tasksfollowing established USP 797 standards and practices

Completes routine USP 797 competencies quarterly

Hazardous Drug Handling- USP 800

Performs hazardous medication preparation in compliance with USP 800 standards

Completes annual didactic test on USP 800 proper practice and procedures.

Inventory Management

• Performing technical and clerical functions associated with the ordering, receiving, packaging, and distribution of medication inventory (including controlled substances)

Identifies andnavigates potential drug shortages.

Operates Automated Dispensing Cabinet (ADC) information system

Accurately fills and maintains automated dispensing cabinets following departmental and statutory requirements.

Performs required audits and maintains record keeping of controlled substance dispensing and waste

Assists in preparation for state and federal inspection

Medication History

Obtains and clarifies patients home medication list by utilizing drug information resources, contacting community pharmacies, interviewing patient/ family and reviewing prescription bottles

Compiles and performs data entry of comprehensive medication lists including prescription, OTC, and supplement medications

Clinical Tasks (under direct supervision of licensed pharmacist)

• Interprets physician prescriptions and medication orders
• Provides drug information to patients, medical staff, nursing staff and ancillary department personnel

Reviews patient profiles for drug interactions

Medication recommendations and therapeutic drug monitoring

Performs clinical interventions including dosage recommendations

Assists in vaccinations Administers immunizations

Education Skills Experience:

• Enrolled or recent graduate of an accredited School of Pharmacy
• Work Experience:
• Hospital pharmacy experience preferred but not required

Licensure/Registration/Certifications

• Required-Current pharmacy intern license in good standing with state Board of Pharmacy in applicable state ( CT or NY)
• Preferred But Not Required- Appropriate certifications as necessary for the practice setting and stage of pharmacy education (e.g. ACLS, BLS, &/or immunization)

Other Information:

• Enrolled or recent graduate of an accredited School of Pharmacy
  
  
• Work Experience:
• Hospital pharmacy experience preferred but not required

Licensure/Registration/Certifications

• Required-Current pharmacy intern license in good standing with state Board of Pharmacy in applicable state ( CT or NY)
• Preferred But Not Required- Appropriate certifications as necessary for the practice setting and stage of pharmacy education (e.g. ACLS, BLS, &/or immunization)

Working Conditions:

Manual: significant manual skills/motor coord & finger dexterity

Occupational: Some occupational risk

Physical Effort: Medium to Heavy effort. May exert up to 35 lbs. force

Physical Environment: Some exposure to dirt, odors, noise, human waste, etc.

Company: Norwalk Hospital Association

Org Unit: 468

Department: Pharmacy

Exempt: No

Salary Range: $17.00 - $24.91 Hourly