Pharmacy Intern - Specialty Pharmacy

What you'd do

• Assists in the preparation and dispensing of medications under pharmacist supervision.
• Troubleshoots and resolves issues related to medication dispensing systems.
• Conducts specific preparation and dispensing functions relevant to practice area.
• Manages medication stock levels, ensuring proper storage and organization.
• Rotates stock efficiently and remove expired medications to minimize waste.
• Utilizes and maintains automated dispensing systems and medication delivery methods.
• Assists pharmacists in retrieving medications from inventory areas as needed.
• Ensures compliance with pharmacy policies, procedures, and industry regulations.
• Participates in quality assurance initiatives to enhance medication safety and operational efficiency.
• Documents required logs, safety checks, and compliance measures accurately.
• Assists with controlled substance management, including verification of safe handling procedures.
• Contributes to special initiatives focused on medication safety, operational improvements, and clinical enhancements.
• Participates in ongoing training and professional development to stay current with industry best practices.
• Engages in service recovery efforts, proactively addressing challenges in medication distribution and patient care.
• Other duties as assigned.
• Valid NYS Limited (Intern) Permit required

What they want

• Successfully completed the first professional year of study in an Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE) program required OR a graduate from a non-accredited program that has passed NAPLEX and been approved by the board office as eligible to apply for a limited (intern) permit required
• Foreign graduates must have received a determination of equivalent training and education accepted by the NYS Board of Pharmacy required
• Excellent communication skills, attention to detail, independent judgement and problem solving required