Pharmacy Intern

Join the UPMC Northwest Pharmacy team and gain hands-on experience in a dynamic, patient-focused environment! As a Pharmacy Intern, you'll assist with medication distribution, IV admixtures, and collaborate with healthcare professionals to provide exceptional care. Enjoy flexible 8-hour shifts with both daytime and evening hours. Benefit from a strong team atmosphere, continuous learning opportunities, and direct exposure to various aspects of pharmacy practice. You'll work closely with experienced pharmacists and healthcare teams to enhance your skills and knowledge as you progress through your education.

At UPMC Northwest, we offer a supportive, positive learning environment where you can grow and make a meaningful impact on patient care. If you're ready to take the next step in your pharmacy career, we want to hear from you!

In this role, there is the opportunity to -

• Assist the pharmacist with medication distribution, delivering medications, and refilling automated dispensing cabinets.
• Participate in filling medication orders, maintaining patient profiles, and performing prepackaging tasks.
• Prepare IV admixtures, chemotherapy, and controlled substance orders.
• Conduct medication review, including computer order entry, allergy monitoring, and evaluating drug interactions.
• Complete departmental documentation and billing by the end of each scheduled shift per department procedures.
• Document clinical workload (manual or electronic) at the end of each shift according to department procedures.
• Use information systems, robotics, and other technologies to prepare medication labels and assist with dispensing.
• Demonstrate professionalism by maintaining a positive service orientation in all interpersonal interactions.
• Prepare drug information responses and conduct medication use evaluations.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and adequately stocked work environment in accordance with departmental standards.