POSITION SUMMARY:

Under the direct supervision of the Pharmacist, and according to department policies, and procedures, and guidelines, is responsible for many supportive practice functions in the department for the purpose of providing high quality patient focused pharmacy services, and fulfilling the practice hours requirement for pharmacy education and licensure.

Boston Medical Center (BMC) is more than a hospital. It´s a network of support and care that touches the lives of hundreds of thousands of people in need each year. It is the largest and busiest provider of trauma and emergency services in New England. Emphasizing community-based care, BMC is committed to providing consistently excellent and accessible health services to all—and is the largest safety-net hospital in New England. The hospital is also the primary teaching affiliate of the nationally ranked Boston University School of Medicine (BUSM) and a founding partner of Boston HealthNet – an integrated health care delivery systems that includes many community health centers. Join BMC today and help us achieve our Vision 2030 which is a long-term goal to make Boston the healthiest urban population in the world.

Position: Inpatient Pharmacy Co-Op Student

Department: Inpatient

Schedule: 8 Hour- Rotating Days/Evenings, Rotating Weekend

JOB REQUIREMENTS

EDUCATION:

• Requires a high school diploma and registered as a full time pharmacy student in an accredited College of Pharmacy in good standing.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS REQUIRED:

• Must be registered with the Massachusetts Board of Pharmacy as Pharmacy Intern License.

KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS:

• Excellent interpersonal skills and telephone communications skills to interact appropriately with hospital staff, patients, families/visitors, physicians, colleagues, and others.
• Ability to speak the English language, read, interpret and follow complicated verbal and written instruction with precision, accuracy and dependability. Additional language skills (beyond that of English) appropriate to the patient population served is very helpful.
• Ability to multi-task, prioritize essential tasks and meet deadlines.
• Ability to perform work accurately and pay attention to details, including being able to perform basic mathematical calculations (addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, ratios/proportions, etc).
• Basic computer proficiency inclusive of ability to access, enter, and interpret computerized data/information.
• Ability to work proactively with the Pharmacist to learn the appropriate usage of medications on a daily basis and maintain the required level of competency to perform the essential duties and responsibilities associated with the position.

Compensation Range:

This range offers an estimate based on the minimum job qualifications. However, our approach to determining base pay is comprehensive, and a broad range of factors is considered when making an offer. This includes education, experience, skills, and certifications/licensures as they directly relate to position requirements; as well as business/organizational needs, internal equity, and market-competitiveness. In addition, BMCHS offers generous total compensation that includes, but is not limited to, benefits (medical, dental, vision, pharmacy), discretionary annual bonuses and merit increases, Flexible Spending Accounts, 403(b) savings matches, paid time off, career advancement opportunities, and resources to support employee and family well-being. 

NOTE: This range is based on Boston-area data, and is subject to modification based on geographic location.

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