As a community, the University of Rochester is defined by a deep commitment to Meliora - Ever Better. Embedded in that ideal are the values we share: equity, leadership, integrity, openness, respect, and accountability. Together, we will set the highest standards for how we treat each other to ensure our community is welcoming to all and is a place where all can thrive. **Job Location (Full Address):** 601 Elmwood Ave, Rochester, New York, United States of America, 14642 **Opening:** Worker Subtype: Regular Time Type: Time as Reported / Per Diem Scheduled Weekly Hours: As Scheduled Department: 500160 Pharmacy SMH Work Shift: UR - Rotating (United States of America) Range: UR URC 203 H Compensation Range: $17.51 - $23.64 _The referenced pay range represents the minimum and maximum compensation for this job. Individual annual salaries/hourly rates will be set within the job's compensation range, and will be determined by considering factors including, but not limited to, market data, education, experience, qualifications, expertise of the individual, and internal equity considerations._ **Responsibilities:** Pharmacy Intern – NYS Intern Permit Required A pharmacy intern with a valid NYS intern permit may perform all pharmacist functions under supervision, as allowed by law, rule, or regulation. These functions include preparing, compounding, and dispensing prescriptions in compliance with state and federal laws. **Drug Distribution Responsibilities:** + Prepare medication orders for pharmacist verification, ensuring accuracy in medication selection, quantity, packaging, and documentation. + Operate and maintain automated systems or technology. + Stock medication areas, including automated systems, according to demand. + Rotate inventory, checking expiration dates and removing expired medications. + Utilize medication delivery systems efficiently (e.g., pneumatic tubes, hand delivery). + Troubleshoot and resolve medication use system issues, communicating resolutions promptly. + Triage phone calls and handle medication requests, deferring clinical decisions to a pharmacist. + Maintain professional communication with pharmacy colleagues, customers, patients, and hospital staff. **Sterile Compounding Compliance:** + Complete all required training and competencies, including aseptic skill assessments and written exams every six months. + Properly use and maintain compounding technology, including workflow devices and robotics. + Demonstrate competency in selecting appropriate compounding products or devices. + Follow all departmental policies, standard operating procedures (SOPs), and USP <795>, <797>, and <800> standards. + Adhere to proper aseptic techniques, garbing, cleaning, and storage requirements, including hazardous medications. + Report safety concerns and demonstrate infection prevention techniques. + Implement mitigation strategies for safe handling of hazardous medications. **Pharmacist-Supervised Activities:** + Check CII Safe controlled substance pulls and Pyxis manual pulls. + Precheck IV products. + Answer drug compatibility and drug information questions after pharmacist review. + Communicate with nurses and providers as directed by a pharmacist. + Troubleshoot dispensing issues. + Participate in special projects related to quality assurance, medication safety, and operational or clinical initiatives. **Medication Dispensing Responsibilities:** + Fill medications for pharmacist verification. + Enter data for new prescriptions. + Answer patient phone inquiries regarding deliveries and refills. + Queue refills for filling. + Dispense prescriptions at point of sale. + Process insurance billing. + Provide patient counseling. **Additional Pharmacist-Supervised Responsibilities:** + Transfer prescriptions between pharmacies. + Answer drug interaction and drug information questions after pharmacist review. + Administer immunizations (if certified). + Perform advanced troubleshooting on dispensing issues. + Participate in quality assurance, medication safety, and other operational or clinical initiatives. **Qualifications** + **Education:** + Completion of the first professional year in an **ACPE-accredited** pharmacy program, **OR** + Graduate of a **non-accredited program** who has passed the **NAPLEX** and received board approval for a limited (intern) permit. + **Foreign graduates** must have an equivalency determination accepted by the **NYS Board of Pharmacy** . + **Skills & Abilities:** + Strong communication skills, attention to detail, independent judgment, and problem-solving abilities. + **Certification:** + **Valid NYS Limited (Intern) Permit** (Required). **EOE Minorities / Females / Protected Veterans / Disabled:** The University of Rochester is committed to fostering, cultivating, and preserving a culture of equity, diversity, and inclusion to advance the University’s mission to Learn, Discover, Heal, Create – and Make the World Ever Better. 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One of the world’s leading research universities, Rochester has a long tradition of breaking boundaries—always pushing and questioning, learning and unlearning. We transform ideas into enterprises that create value and make the world ever better. If you’re looking for a career in higher education or health care, the University of Rochester may offer the perfect opportunity for your background and goals At the University of Rochester, we commit to diversity, equity, and inclusion and united by a strong commitment to be ever better—Meliora. It is an ideal that informs our shared mission to ensure all members of our community feel safe, respected, included, and valued.