Pharmacy Intern Job at Stony Brook University – Stony Brook, NY

Position Summary

At Stony Brook Medicine, a Pharmacy Intern is a valuable member of our team, under the general supervision of a Pharmacist, the Pharmacy Intern prepares medication for dispensing pursuant to a Pharmacist-reviewed medication order or computer-generated list.  The Pharmacy Intern may, under direct supervision by a pharmacist, perform all duties of a licensed pharmacist, including the compounding of patient-specific medication.

Qualified candidates will demonstrate superior communication and organizational skills while adhering to our high standard of excellence.

Duties may include but are not limited to the following:

• Under the direct supervision of a pharmacist, the Pharmacy Intern may perform all duties of a licensed pharmacist, including the compounding of patient-specific medication.
• Under the general supervision of a Pharmacist, the Pharmacy Intern prepares medications for dispensing pursuant to a Pharmacist-reviewed medication order or computer-generated list.
• Repackages medications under the supervision of a Pharmacist following Departmental Policy & Procedure.
• Fills unit dose cassettes from pharmacy profiles or medication fill list.
• Fills new medication orders for first doses.
• Processes floor stock emergency drug and drug transfer requisitions.
• Maintains appropriate levels of inventory in work area.
• Maintains proper medication storage.
• Assists the Pharmacist in restocking crash carts and emergency boxes as needed.
• When assigned, delivers medications and I.V. solutions.
• When assigned, completes patient care unit inspections.
• Maintains awareness of and follows all rules, policies and procedures of the department.  In addition, all State Pharmacy laws and DEA controlled substance laws will be strictly observed and followed.
• Restocks unit-based dispensing cabinets.
• Reviews patient profiles for drug-drug interactions and medication use evaluations.
• May be assigned to supervise Pharmacy Students.

Qualifications

Required:   Must possess an official Pharmacy Intern Permit issued by the University of the State of New York Education Department.

Preferred:  Availability year round.