COOP Student

Requisition Number: 11097

Pay Range: $21.00 - $24.00 per hour

Location: CHA Cambridge Hospital
Work Days: various shifts (weekends, weekday). 8 hour shift. Mostly day
Category: Clinical Support
Department: InPt Pharmacy Operations at CH
Job Type: Full time
Work Shift: Various Shifts
Hours/Week: 40.00
Union Name: Non Union

Under the general supervision of the Supervisor / Manager, Ambulatory Pharmacy, and within established organizational and departmental policies and procedures.

Co-Op positions are multitasking positions with functions consistent in both clinical/clerical areas. Employees are expected to perform clerical and clinical aid responsibilities.

Job Purpose:• Accurately creates / maintains a patient profile of health- and insurance-related information in the computer system. • Accurately registers patients • Assists patients, family members and/or employees who drop off prescriptions; sets appropriate prescription pick-up expectations. • At point of sale, verifies that the patient or agent receives the correct prescription(s). • Assists Ambulatory Pharmacists in filling prescription orders, compounding various non-sterile products, dispensing prescriptions and making the offer to counsel. • Assists Ambulatory Pharmacists in handling phone calls from patients and health care providers. • Places daily orders with the wholesaler, receives / opens / places into inventory all items, verifies associated paperwork. • Counsels patients on medication therapy accurately • Assists Ambulatory Pharmacists in maintaining an accurate perpetual inventory of all schedules II – V controlled substances.

Qualifications/Requirements: Education/Training: High school diploma or a G.E.D. certificate is required. Minimum of two years of pharmacy school completed and candidate must be in good academic standing. Work Experience: Minimum of one year experience as a pharmacy technician is preferred. Registration: Must have a current pharmacy intern registration in good standing from the Massachusetts Board of Registration in Pharmacy or be eligible for registration in MA.

Please note that the final offer may vary within the listed Pay Range, based on a candidate's experience, skills, qualifications, and internal equity considerations.

In keeping with federal, state and local laws, Cambridge Health Alliance (CHA) policy forbids employees and associates to discriminate against anyone based on race, religion, color, gender, age, marital status, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, disability or any other characteristic protected by law. We are committed to establishing and maintaining a workplace free of discrimination. We are fully committed to equal employment opportunity. We will not tolerate unlawful discrimination in the recruitment, hiring, termination, promotion, salary treatment or any other condition of employment or career development. Furthermore, we will not tolerate the use of discriminatory slurs, or other remarks, jokes or conduct, that in the judgment of CHA, encourage or permit an offensive or hostile work environment.

Cambridge Health Alliance brings Care to the People - including your neighbors, friends and family. Our local hospitals and care centers serve our vibrant, diverse communities, and play an integral role in improving health. As passionate advocates for the underserved, we actively partner with our communities to take on challenging public health issues, and conduct important research to help reduce barriers to care. We believe that everyone deserves access to high quality, convenient health care. This is why our employees believe in where they work and why many build long, rewarding careers at CHA.

Healthcare is changing rapidly. CHA has a strategic plan that charts a proactive course for our future. It is built on a vision of equity and excellence for everyone, every time. It also recognizes that our workforce is our most valuable asset and prioritizes competitive salaries, benefits and professional development opportunities for employees. The strategic plan is changing the way we provide care and improving the health and experience of our patients; we are looking for smart, committed, compassionate people who want to be part of making our vision of better health and equity a reality.

At CHA, you can believe in where you work and go home every day knowing you made a difference. Join our team and help us bring Care to the People.