Employment Type:

Shift:

Description:

Position Title:

Pharmacy Student Intern/Extern

Position Title:

Pharmacy Student Intern

Mission Statement:

We are passionate healers dedicated to honoring the Sacred in our sisters and brothers.

Vision:

To be world-renowned for passionate patient care and outstanding clinical outcomes.

Position Summary:

The pharmacy student intern will assist the pharmacist/technicians in providing pharmaceutical care to the hospital’s patients. The scope varies from performing technician duties to working under the direction of a licensed pharmacist in accordance with applicable state and federal laws. Technician work includes preparation and packaging of unit dose medications (oral, injectable, topical, rectal, inhaled, ophthalmic, otic), delivering medications to nursing units, restocking satellite med stations (pyxis), medication reconciliation interviews, and triaging phone calls. Under the direct supervision of a clinical pharmacist, the student intern will work in several different pharmacy satellite locations. Duties here will include pharmacokinetic dosing of antibiotics, dosing of warfarin, full medication profile reviews, patient counseling, renal dosing of medications, high risk medication assessments, pain regimen monitoring, post-fall reviews, anticoagulation  therapy management, diabetes monitoring, discussing patient specific therapy with nurses/providers/patients, and participation with the nutrition support team in dosing of TPN’s. The interns will also be called upon to create an end-of summer presentation each year to give to pharmacy staff.

Education, Training, Experience, Certification, and Licensure:

Must be accepted to an accredited college of pharmacy. Ideally the student will be eligible for New York State Board of Pharmacy Intern license, has completed 1st year of professional study but are we are willing to consider students in pre-professional years of study.

Special Equipment, Skills or Other Requirements:

All department equipment and supplies.

Work Environment and Hazards:

Office and Clinical Setting: Exposure Class II - no exposure to blood, body fluids,

excretions or secretions. Rare/infrequent exposure to chemicals with the potential to

cause skin/mucus membrane irritation.

Physical Demands:

Medium work: must be able to lift, bend, stoop, push, and pull.

Work Contact Group:

All services, employees, medical staff, patients, visitors, vendors, various regulatory and

professional agencies.

Supervised By:

Pharmacy Leadership Team/Staff Pharmacists

Pay range based on experience and location $18.50-$23.00

Our Commitment

Rooted in our Mission and Core Values, we honor the dignity of every person and recognize the unique perspectives, experiences, and talents each colleague brings. By finding common ground and embracing our differences, we grow stronger together and deliver more compassionate, person-centered care. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.