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Cambridge Health Alliance Pharmacy Intern in Cambridge, Massachusetts
Pharmacy Intern
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Date Posted: 10/07/2024
Requisition Number: 7455
Location: CHA Cambridge Hospital
Work Days: Rotating, 1 weekend per month
Category: Pharmacy
Department: InPt Pharmacy Operations at CH
Job Type: Per Diem On Call
Work Shift: Various Shifts
Hours/Week: 0.00
Union: No
Union Name: Non Union
General Summary/Overview Statement: At Cambridge Health Alliance (CHA), the inpatient pharmacy has the best of both worlds - an innovative academic environment in a community hospital setting. The pharmacy at Cambridge Health Alliance (CHA) is a dynamic department with cutting edge clinical services and state of the art automation and technology. Brand new pharmacy and cleanrooms under construction. We utilize EPIC for our Electronic Health Record (EHR), Pyxis technology for dispensing and have bedside barcoding implemented in all inpatient areas. All of the services we provide are performed with a focus on optimizing clinical outcomes and patient safety, increasing patient satisfaction and improving the financial sustainability of the organization.
The inpatient pharmacy team of pharmacists, technicians and interns work under the direction of the inpatient pharmacy manager to ensure safe medication dispensing, compounding and distribution.
Principle Duties and Responsibilities: the Inpatient Pharmacy Intern performs various aspects of pharmaceutical care in an inpatient pharmacy setting. Primary, essential job functions involve drug packaging and sterile compounding (ie; Total Parenteral Nutrition, OR irrigation solutions, critical care drips, IV antibiotic solutions), drug transport, handling of controlled substances, inventory management, record-keeping, drug monitoring and staff training. A commitment to patient safety, customer satisfaction, and efficient / effective use of resources, teamwork, innovation, and performance improvement is required.
Qualifications: Student working towards a doctor of pharmacy degree from an accredited school of pharmacy. Must have a current pharmacy intern registration in good standing from the Massachusetts Board of Registration in Pharmacy. No experience required.
In keeping with federal, state and local laws, Cambridge Health Alliance (CHA) policy forbids employees and associates to discriminate against anyone based on race, religion, color, gender, age, marital status, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, disability or any other characteristic protected by law. We are committed to establishing and maintaining a workplace free of discrimination. We are fully committed to equal employment opportunity. We will not tolerate unlawful discrimination in the recruitment, hiring, termination, promotion, salary treatment or any other condition of employment or career development. Furthermore, we will not tolerate the use of discriminatory slurs, or other remarks, jokes or conduct, that in the judgment of CHA, encourage or permit an offensive or hostile work environment.
Cambridge Health Alliance brings Care to the People - including your neighbors, friends and family. Our local hospitals and care centers serve our vibrant, diverse communities, and play an integral role in improving health. As passionate advocates for the underserved, we actively partner with our communities to take on challenging public health issues, and conduct important research to help reduce barriers to care. We believe that everyone deserves access to high quality, convenient health care. This is why our employees believe in where they work and why many build long, rewarding careers at CHA.
Healthcare is changing rapidly. CHA has a strategic plan that charts a proactive course for our future. It is built on a vision of equity and excellence for everyone, every time. It also recognizes that our workforce is our most valuable asset and prioritizes competitive salaries, benefits and professional development opportunities for employees. The strategic plan is changing the way we provide care and improving the health and experience of our patients; we are looking for smart, committed, compassionate people who want to be part of making our vision of better health and equity a reality.
At CHA, you can believe in where you work and go home every day knowing you made a difference. Join our team and help us bring Care to the People.
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