Pharmacy Intern - job 2 of 3

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I. GENERAL SUMMARY:

Under general supervision of a pharmacist and following established policies and procedures, this position picks, delivers, and refills medications for the automated dispensing machines. Prepares, and packages, unit dose medication, following established protocols and guidelines. As patients’ care requires, the pharmacy intern will work with the nursing units to monitor, evaluate, and retrieve mediation for discharged patients.

II. PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• The pharmacy technician trainee will: pick, deliver, and refill medication for automated dispensing machines.
• Deliver bulk medication and IV solutions to the nursing units.
• Do automated dispensing reject charging.
• Pre-pack medications.
• Restock medication in the proper bins.
• Pre-pack oral solutions.
• Do monthly inventory of the automated dispensing on non-narcotics.
• Do monthly inspections of medical area (room).
• Do daily temperature inspections of the refrigerator in the automated dispensing machine.
• Maintains collaborative, team relationships with peers and colleagues in order to effectively contribute to the working groups achievement of goals, and to help foster a positive work environment
• Performs other similar job related duties as required or directed

III. JOB REQUIREMENTS:

JOB KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS:

• Must be at least 16 years of age
• Good moral character
• Must not have been convicted of a drug related felony or admitted to sufficient facts to warrant such findings.

EDUCATION:

• High school graduate or the equivalent or currently enrolled in a program, which awards such a degree.

EXPERIENCE:

• An equivalent combination of education and experience, which provides proficiency in the areas of responsibility listed above, may be substituted for the above education and experience requirements.

IV. WORKING CONDITIONS/PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

• Ability to walk and stand 90% of the day and to occasionally lift up to 30 pounds.
• Work requires regularly reaching and grasping below, at, and above shoulder level.
• Work requires regularly pushing and/or pushing non-motorized equipment (e.g. carts, IV rolling rack, and medication rolling racks, etc.) weighing 40 to 60 pounds.
• Work requires regularly grasping and fine manipulation with hands.
• Work requires reading automated dispensing reports regularly.
• Works in an area with some discomfort due to dust, dirt, and temperature changes.
• Possibility of cuts from broken glass and some exposure to hazardous chemicals.
• Job requires performance of duties that involve no potential exposure to blood, body fluids, or tissues.

Tufts Medicine is a leading integrated health system bringing together the best of academic and community healthcare to deliver exceptional, connected and accessible care experiences to consumers across Massachusetts. Comprised of Tufts Medical Center, Lowell General Hospital, MelroseWakefield Hospital, Lawrence Memorial Hospital of Medford, Care at Home — an expansive home care network, and large integrated physician network. Please note that effective October 1, 2021, as a condition of employment at Tufts Medicine, all employees and new hires must have received their complete dose of the COVID-19 vaccine, unless they have been granted an exemption. We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity and inclusion at Tufts Medicine. Tufts Medicine does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, national origin, gender identity and/or expression, marital status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation by emailing us at careers@tuftsmedicine.org.