Career Opportunities

Job Type: Per Diem

Time Type: Part time

Work Shift: Rotating (United States of America)

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

When you join the growing BILH team, you're not just taking a job, you’re making a difference in people’s lives.

Job Description:

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS 

Roles and Responsibilities 

• Prepares of a variety of sterile products, in accordance with USP Chapter 797 and follows good manufacturing practices. 

• Repackages bulk medications into unit-dose packaging. 

• Demonstrates good working knowledge of pharmacy computer systems (Meditech). 

• Demonstrates good working knowledge of automated dispensing device (Omnicell). 

• Ordering and restocking medications and supplies, functions associated with automated dispensing devices, medication order review and order entry. 

• Demonstrates a knowledge and understanding of the importance of inventory control. Orders and restocks items appropriately. 

• Performs monthly evaluations of all nursing and ancillary units where medications are stocked. Maintains thorough, accurate records of the evaluations and discusses with the pharmacist-in-charge any problems found. 

• Performs clinical functions as determined by the Pharmacy Director or Pharmacist in charge. These may include filling / checking “cart fills”, checking IVs, monitoring clinical reports such as the culture and sensitivity report, anticoagulation report, etc. Other tasks may include drug use evaluations, clinical trend monitoring, and antibiotic usage. 

• Possesses good communication skills and displays professional attitude when interacting with other disciplines in the hospital. 

ORGANIZATIONAL EXPECTATIONS STRATEGIES FOR PATIENT SATISFACTION

The following Strategies for Patient Satisfaction define job performance and patient satisfaction expectations for every AJH employee. We expect that every employee recognizes that his/her job performance, including personal interactions with patients, has a direct impact on patient satisfaction and the reputation of Anna Jaques. In being held accountable for meeting these standards, our employees will ensure outstanding service to our patients and their families and reinforce our commitment to providing the highest quality patient care to the community.

Attitude

• Our patients' most basic expectation is to be treated with courtesy and respect. This commitment is reflected in our attitude and our behavior.

Appearance

• We will take pride in our facility and do our part to maintain an uncluttered and litter-free workplace, with no taped or handwritten signs. We will also consider our patients expectations in how we present ourselves

Caring About Patient's Concerns and Worries

• Communication to patients should be delivered with courtesy and care. Close attention is given to both verbal and nonverbal messages and to listening attentively to our patients in order to fully understand their needs, and sympathize with them.​

Commitment to Each Other

• Providing quality patient care requires the efforts of many different employees, representing every department of the hospital. Each member of the Anna Jaques Hospital team deserves respect from his/her coworkers. Never blame another department or co-worker to a patient.

Patient Waiting

• We will always keep our patients frequently and honestly informed of delays and make them as comfortable as possible while they wait.

Confidentiality

• We will ensure our patients' right to privacy. We will treat all patient information as confidential. Discussion of patient matters will be restricted to appropriate situations and locations.

Safety Awareness

• It is the responsibility of all employees to do their best to ensure a safe and accident-free environment for patients, their families, and fellow employees. Sense of Ownership The reputation of Anna Jaques Hospital depends on each employee, and I will do my part

PATIENT SAFETY

• Incorporates Patient Safety Goals in daily work and identifies and reports safety issues to supervisor, Patient Safety Hotline, and/or through the incident reporting process. Supports a culture of patient safety by educating patients and families on the care they are receiving, encouraging them to voice their concerns and informs them how to report related issues.

ATTENDANCE & PUNCTUALITY

• Adheres to the hospital's policies and procedures regarding absences and tardiness. Provides adequate notice when calling out sick and requesting time off Arrives and departs from work at appropriate time.

LEADERSHIP CAPABILITIES

• At times and when directed, may provide guidance and support to others while acting as a resource, trainer and/or preceptor.

JOB REQUIREMENTS

Required Skills Qualifications:

• To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable the individual to perform the essential functions.

Communication:

• Must possess verbal and written skills to communicate effectively and courteously with a diverse group of professional and non-professional members of the health care team, patients and family/significant others. The internship shall be performed under the direct supervision of a registered pharmacy preceptor

Minimum Education

• A pharmacy intern shall have completed two years of education in an approved college / school of pharmacy.

Required Licenses

• MA license as a Pharmacy Intern.

FUNCTIONAL DEMANDS

• Physical Demands Light work with occasional heavy lifting, such as cases of IV solutions

Work Environment

• Secure area. Some exposure to hazardous chemicals, including oncology agents and anesthetics.

As a health care organization, we have a responsibility to do everything in our power to care for and protect our patients, our colleagues and our communities. Beth Israel Lahey Health requires that all staff be vaccinated against influenza (flu) and COVID-19 as a condition of employment. Learn more about this requirement.

More than 35,000 people working together. Nurses, doctors, technicians, therapists, researchers, teachers and more, making a difference in patients' lives. Your skill and compassion can make us even stronger.

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