Pharmacist Intern - Per Diem

Mass General Brigham • Northampton, MA

4d • $18 - $24 • Onsite

About The Position

Mass General Brigham relies on a wide range of professionals, including doctors, nurses, business people, tech experts, researchers, and systems analysts to advance our mission. As a not-for-profit, we support patient care, research, teaching, and community service, striving to provide exceptional care. We believe that high-performing teams drive groundbreaking medical discoveries and invite all applicants to join us and experience what it means to be part of Mass General Brigham. With energy and purpose, Cooley Dickinson Health Care, a member of the Mass General Brigham system, is advancing health care in western Massachusetts, and has been since 1886. Our network employs more than 2,00 medical professionals and support staff, at our main Hospital campus in Northampton and additional locations in twelve towns throughout the Pioneer Valley. Cooley Dickinson's VNA & Hospital is also a vital part of our network, providing home-based services through-out Hampshire and Franklin counties. Job Summary Responsible for interdisciplinary patient care rounds, admission medication history, medication counseling and patient education.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent required
• Current Massachusetts Licensure as Pharmacy Intern required
• Minimum of six (6) months to one (1) year experience as a hospital pharmacy technician preferred
• Ability to learn computer and application skills as applicable to role.
• Ability to interact with and work around people.
• Ability to make judgments in demanding situations.
• Ability to react to frequent changes in duties and volume of work.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to listen empathetically.
• Ability to logically organize details.

Nice To Haves

• Minimum of six (6) months to one (1) year experience as a hospital pharmacy technician preferred

Responsibilities

• Participate in interdisciplinary rounds.
• Work collaboratively with treatment team to maximize individual patient outcomes.
• Perform medication history interviews, first dose teaching, food-drug interaction counseling, discharge counseling, assessment of education and adherence.
• Create updated medication lists for patients upon discharge from hospital stay or end of clinic appointment.
• Counsel patients on prescription and over-the-counter medications and devices.
• Monitor medication therapies through performing profile reviews, interpreting laboratory values, and ensuring drug regimens are consistent with medication use guidelines and protocols.
• Performs other duties as assigned
• Complies with all policies and standards

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Intern
• Education Level: High school or GED