CarepathRx transforms hospital pharmacy from a cost center into an active revenue generator through a powerful combination of technology, market-leading pharmacy services and wrap-around services.

Job Details:

Under the general direction of the Pharmacy Manager, Supervisor and Director, Drug Use and Disease State Management and general supervision of the Staff Pharmacist, the Pharmacy Intern is responsible for supporting the provision of pharmaceutical care to patients at CarepathRx.  These services will be provided in compliance with state and federal regulations, Joint Commission Standards and the mission and policies of the pharmacy and supporting departments.  During the second summer of internship, you will build upon first year knowledge while continuing to care for patients in the ambulatory setting receiving IV therapy in the home setting.  You will interact through phone communication with patients and assist in their care throughout therapy.  More tasks will be added at the discretion of the pharmacists throughout internship. The time commitment expected is up to 40 hours/week during the summer months with alternating weekend shifts (every other weekend).  During the school year, the time commitment will be 24 hours per 2-week pay period.  Interns will be expected to work during school breaks dependent on the department's needs.  

Responsibilities 

Assists the pharmacist with medication distribution, including but not limited to filling medication orders, maintaining patient profiles, corresponding with patients for ongoing assessments, utilizing Citus App for obtaining pertinent information for each patient delivery.   

Assists the pharmacist with medication review, including but not limited to computer order entry, monitoring allergies, enforcing formulary decisions and evaluating drug interactions. 

Accurately completes departmental documentation by the end of each scheduled shift in accordance with department procedures.  Effectively uses information systems and other applications to prepare medication labels, assist with dispensing medication and prepare drug information responses.   

Progressively, over 3 years, will assist the Drug Use and Disease State Management Program by reviewing physician prescribing practices, assisting with inputting new prescriptions, running DURs, performing dose modifications where necessary, and establishing relationship with pharmacists internally as well as external providers to provide excellent care.   

Develops and maintains a clean, organized and adequately stocked work environment. 

Performs in accordance with system-wide competencies/behaviors. 

Additional responsibilities will be added with each successful completion of schooling. 

Performs other duties as assigned.  

Qualifications

Good standing in an accredited School of Pharmacy. 

Minimum course equivalency of first professional year of college of pharmacy. 

Prior experience in pharmacy practice and career track in hospital preferred. 

The candidate must also possess good communication and computer skills.   

Active Pennsylvania State Board of Pharmacy Intern License. 

CarepathRx offers a comprehensive benefit package for full-time employees that includes medical/dental/vision, flexible spending, company-paid life insurance and short-term disability as well as voluntary benefits, 401(k), Paid Time Off and paid holidays. Medical, dental and vision coverage are effective 1st of the month following date of hire.

CarepathRx provides equal employment opportunity to all qualified applicants regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, genetic information, or veteran status, or other legally protected classification in the state in which a person is seeking employment. Applicants encouraged to confidentially self-identify when applying. Local applicants are encouraged to apply. We maintain a drug-free work environment. Applicants must be eligible to work in this country.