2024 Summer Student - Pharmacy Intern (AHP3)

JOB PURPOSE :

The pharmacy intern provides support to pharmacists and direct care to patients commensurate with the level of education and training.

Work is performed in accordance with : institutional and departmental policies, procedures and guidelines; the established vision and values of Horizon Health Network;

the New Brunswick College of Pharmacists’ standards of practice and code of ethics, and practice guidelines of the Canadian Society of Hospital Pharmacists.

QUALIFICATIONS :

Successful completion of first year of entry-to-practice pharmacy degree program (e.g. Bachelor of Science in Pharmacy or Doctor of Pharmacy), continued enrolment in a recognized pharmacy degree program, and registered (or eligible for registration) as a pharmacy student with New Brunswick College of Pharmacists.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES :

Under the supervision of a licensed pharmacist, the pharmacy intern performs functions that support daily patient care services of staff pharmacists in assigned patient care areas.

The type and scope of duties assigned to a pharmacy intern may vary depending on the practice site, level of pharmacy education, and other skills or attributes.

• Participates as an active member of the interdisciplinary healthcare team to ensure the safe, effective, rational and cost-effective use of medications for the inpatients and outpatients served by Horizon Health Network.
• Provides direct patient care, in partnership with pharmacists and pharmacy technicians that includes but is not limited to : medication history-taking (including best possible medication history);
• assessment of patient-specific medication regimens; screening and interpretation of patient reports and clinical test results;

assisting with identification and resolution of drug therapy problems; educating patients and / or families, providing drug information to patients, staff and physicians.

Participates in pharmacy-based project work and research activities as assigned that includes but is not limited to : collecting, analysing and summarizing data;

performing literature searches and evaluations; preparing and providing written reports and verbal presentations.

• Attends and actively participates in staff education events such as case presentations, journal clubs and other seminars.
• Observes pharmacists and other healthcare providers in the performance of their duties.
• Provides guidance and mentoring to other pharmacy learners, as needed.

Competencies identified by Horizon Health Network :

• Demonstrated ability to meet the job requirement
• Communication
• Decision Making
• Planning and Prioritizing Work
• Interpersonal Relations

Other : May be exposed to potentially hazardous and toxic substances