Pharmacy Intern/Co-op YR2

Pharmacy Intern/Co-op YR2 Massachusetts General Hospital United States, Massachusetts, Boston 55 Fruit Street (Show on map) May 12, 2026 Summary The Pharmacy Intern YR2 supports the mission of the Pharmacy department by ensuring that the right patient receives the right medication in a safe and timely manner under the direct supervision of a Pharmacist. Develops a full understanding of the drug distribution system and demonstrates competency in carrying out all duties associated with delivering medications to the patient care areas. Uses related computer software, gains experience in the interpretation, verification, order entry, compounding, and dispensing of pharmaceuticals and pharmaceutical supplies. The Pharmacy Intern may also be involved in disseminating drug information. Does this position require Patient Care? No Essential Functions

• Participate in interdisciplinary rounds.
• Work collaboratively with the treatment team to maximize individual patient outcomes.
• Perform medication history interviews, first dose teaching, food-drug interaction counseling, discharge counseling, assessment of education, and adherence.
• Create updated medication lists for patients upon discharge from a hospital stay or at the end of a clinic appointment.
• Counsel patients on prescription and over-the-counter medications and devices.
• Monitor medication therapies through performing profile reviews, interpreting laboratory values, and ensuring drug regimens are consistent with medication use guidelines and protocols. Education Bachelor's Degree Pharmacy/Pharmaceutical Studies required Can this role accept experience in lieu of a degree? No Licenses and Credentials Pharmacy Intern [State License]
• Generic
• HR Only required Experience Pharmacy Experience 1-2 years required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
• Ability to learn computer and application skills as applicable to the role.
• Ability to interact with and work around people.
• Ability to make judgments in demanding situations.
• Ability to react to frequent changes in duties and volume of work.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to listen empathetically.
• Ability to logically organize details.

Physical Requirements Standing Frequently Walking Frequently Sitting Occasionally Lifting Frequently Carrying Frequently Pushing Occasionally Pulling Occasionally Climbing Rarely Balancing Frequently Stooping Occasionally Kneeling Occasionally Crouching Occasionally Crawling Rarely Reaching Frequently Gross Manipulation (Handling) Frequently Fine Manipulation (Fingering) Frequently Feeling Constantly Foot Use Rarely Vision

• Far Constantly Vision
• Near Constantly Talking Constantly Hearing Constantly The General Hospital Corporation is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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