Pharmacy Intern - CenterWell Home Health : Job Details

Become a part of our caring community and help us put health firstThe Pharmacy Intern performs duties in field of study or profession. The Pharmacy Intern work assignments are varied and frequently require interpretation and independent determination of the appropriate courses of action.The Pharmacy Intern acts as an apprentice while completing formal education. graduation. Under a pharmacist's supervision, the intern performs designated technical and clerical tasks associated with the preparation, labeling and dispensing of medications, including compounded medications and prepackaged or unit dose drugs. In addition, the intern performs designated tasks regarding pharmacy quality control, management of pharmacy records, inventory control and preparation of orders for drugs. The Pharmacy intern will assist Pharmacist with fulfillment and speak to nurses and MD's via phone.RESPONSIBILITIES:Assists pharmacists in labeling and dispensing of medications.Weighs, prepares and generates batch for preparation of compounded medications. This includes Rapid Dissolve Tablets, Creams, Suppositories, and Suspension.Keeps Compounding room organized and cleanHelps pharmacist with duties to keep compounding room compliant.Organizes assigned work load to facilitate its accomplishment.Prepares MTM blister packs and does medicine reconciliation with patients.Completes batch records and other pharmacy records as indicated.Verifies completed batch records against the computer record.Generates labels and picks and packages prepackaged and unit dose drugs in accordance with the dispensing order (pick-list) and under the supervision of a pharmacist.Participates with the pharmacist in monitoring/maintain drug inventories and preparing orders for drugs and related supplies.Answers the telephone and takes message as indicated.Attends designated departmental meetings as scheduled.Performs other tasks or duties as requested.Responsibilities and duties may be added, changed or deleted at any time at the discretion of management or Administration, formally or informally, either verbally or in writing.PHYSICAL DEMANDS:The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.While performing the duties of this job, the employee will be required to sit, perform repetitive physical and mental activities, have face-to-face and telephone contact with individuals or teams, have telephone conversations, write letters and memos, use electronic mail, meet strict deadlines, work with others in a group or team, and work with external customers or the public. Job tasks are performed in close physical proximity to other people. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 15 pounds. Specific vision abilities include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.Required QualificationsMust be enrolled in accredited Pharmacy School (1st through 4th year)Knowledge of basic drug terminology, pharmaceutical calculations, drug use and aseptic technique.Ability to work well with others.Ability to compound medications in a nonsterile environment with proper safety precautions.Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.Possesses good organizational and time management skills.Proficient in data entry and use of a computer.Possess the ability and initiative to plan for and complete daily activities with minimal direction.Dependable in attendance and job performance.Schedule Option 1: 16 hours per weekSunday: 9am to 5pm and PRN onsite (8 hours)Weekday schedule: 8 hours during the week onsite, hours can be split up during the weekdays.Schedule Option 2: 16 hours per weekSaturday: 9am to 5pm and PRN onsite (8 hours)Weekday schedule: 8 hours during the week onsite, hours can be split up during the weekdays.We are located at 5Nassau Terminal Road NewHyde Park,NY11040.Interview Format:As part of our hiring process for this opportunity, we will be using an exciting interviewing technology called Modern Hire to enhance our hiring and decision-making ability. Modern Hire allows us to quickly connect and gain valuable information for you pertaining to your relevant skills and experience at a time that is best for your schedule.If you are selected, you will receive correspondence inviting you to participate in a Modern Hire assessment. You will have a set of questions and you will provide responses to each question. You should anticipate this to take about 15 - 20 minutes. Your answers will be reviewed and you will subsequently be informed if you will be moving forward to next round.Alert: Humana values personal identity protection. Please be aware that applicants selected for leader review may be asked to provide a social security number, if it is not already on file. When required, an email will be sent from [email protected] with instructions to add the information into the application at Humana's secure website.Please note: Some areas of our business, such as the Primary Care Organization including CenterWell, Conviva, Kindred at Home, onehome, SeniorBridge, Neighborhood Centers, Pharmacy Distribution Centers and others, may be required to adhere to federal, state or local or additional workplace guidelines.Use your skills to make an impact Additional InformationThis position is for Enclara Pharmacia, a Humana company. Enclara, is a wholly owned hospice and palliative care pharmacy business acquired by Humana in 2021. Enclara is the nation's largest full-service pharmacy benefits manager (PBM) specifically for the hospice and palliative care sectors. Serving over 450 customers and nearly 100,000 patients nationally, Enclara works closely with hospices to reduce pharmacy costs, improve patient care and support caregivers through: digital innovations, flexible medication access, one-on-one clinical support, and excellent customer service.Scheduled Weekly Hours1Pay RangeThe compensation range below reflects a good faith estimate of starting base pay for full time (40 hours per week) employment at the time of posting. The pay range may be higher or lower based on geographic location and individual pay will vary based on demonstrated job related skills, knowledge, experience, education, certifications, etc.$45,500 - $62,700 per yearDescription of BenefitsHumana, Inc. and its affiliated subsidiaries (collectively, “Humana”) offers benefits for limited term, variable schedule and per diem associates which are designed to support whole-person well-being. Among these benefits, Humana provides paid time off, 401(k) retirement savings plan, employee assistance program, business travel and accident.About UsAbout Enclara: Pharmacia Enclara Pharmacia is the nation's largest full-service hospice and palliative care Pharmacy Benefits Manager, offering compassionate and cost-effective services to our most vulnerable patients. As a wholly owned subsidiary of Humana, Enclara works closely with hospice providers to reduce pharmacy costs, improve patient care and support caregivers through digital innovations, flexible medication access, one-on-one clinical support and excellent customer service.About Humana: Humana Inc. (NYSE: HUM) is committed to putting health first – for our teammates, our customers, and our company. Through our Humana insurance services, and our CenterWell healthcare services, we make it easier for the millions of people we serve to achieve their best health – delivering the care and service they need, when they need it. These efforts are leading to a better quality of life for people with Medicare, Medicaid, families, individuals, military service personnel, and communities at large.Equal Opportunity EmployerIt is the policy of Humana not to discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, marital status, genetic information, disability or veteran status. It is also the policy of?Humana?to take affirmative action to employ and to advance in employment, all persons regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, marital status, genetic information, disability or protected veteran status, and to base all employment decisions only on valid job requirements. This policy shall apply to all employment actions, including but not limited to recruitment, hiring, upgrading, promotion, transfer, demotion, layoff, recall, termination, rates of pay or other forms of compensation and selection for training, including apprenticeship, at all levels of employment.