• Job Description

  Req#: 6980

  Company Overview

  Shriners Children’s is an organization that respects, supports, and values each other. We are engaged in providing excellence in patient care, embracing multi-disciplinary education, and research with global impact. We foster a learning environment that values evidenced based practice, experience, innovation, and critical thinking. Our compassion, integrity, accountability, and resilience define us as leaders in pediatric specialty care for our children and their families.

  All employees are eligible for medical, dental and vision coverage on their first day! In addition, upon hire all employees are eligible for a 403(b) and Roth 403 (b) Retirement Saving Plan with matching contributions of up to 6% after one year of service. Employees in a FT or PT status (40+ hours per pay period) will also be eligible for paid time off, life insurance, short term and long-term disability and the Flexible Spending Account (FSA) plans. Additional benefits available to FT and PT employees include tuition reimbursement, home & auto, hospitalization, critical illness, pet insurance and much more! Coverage is available to employees and their qualified dependents in accordance with the plans. Benefits may vary based on state law.

  Why Shriners?

  Shriners Children's is the premier pediatric burn, orthopedic, spinal cord injury, cleft lip and palate, and pediatric subspecialties healthcare system. With multiple hospitals, outpatient clinics, ambulatory care centers, and outreach locations across the globe, we provide excellent care to children up to age 18 regardless of their family’s ability to pay or insurance status. Our mission is to change and improve lives by caring for our patients, conducting research to gain knowledge and develop new treatments, and providing educational opportunities for physicians and other healthcare professionals.

  4 locations ranked on U.S. News & World Report’s list of Best Children’s Hospitals for pediatric orthopedicsWinner of 9 Press Ganey Guardian of Excellence Awards and 5 Pinnacle of Excellence Awards for Patient Experience (2023)$20 million in annual funding for innovative research in genomics, clinical motional analysis, and other forms of translational research.

  Benefits

  Medical, dental and vision plans. Benefits eligibility from day one403(b) plan with generous company match and 457(b) deferred compensation plansEmployer-sponsored continuing education and trainingEmployer-provided professional liability coverageEmployer-sponsored life insurance and short-term disability insurance coverageSchool Loan Forgiveness Program and PSLF eligibilityVoluntary benefits: long-term disability insurance, critical illness and accident insurance, hospital indemnity, legal services, identity theft protection, pet insurance

  About Shriners Children’s Philadelphia

  Shriners Children’s Philadelphia is where hope and healing meet. Our team of highly specialized physicians provides comprehensive care for children with fractures, sports injuries, orthopedic conditions, scoliosis, spinal cord conditions, and spine injuries.

  • 49-bed inpatient facility with an outpatient clinic and walk-in fracture clinic located in North Philadelphia
  • Outreach clinics in Doylestown, PA and San Juan, Puerto Rico
  • Joint Commission accredited
  • EMR: Cerner (OR), Epic (Clinic), Fully transitioning to EPIC in 2025
  • Press Ganey Guardian of Excellence Award winner for Inpatient Pediatric Patient Experience (2023 & 2024) • The HX Guardian of Excellence Award® honors organizations who have reached the 95th percentile for patient experience, employee or physician engagement, or clinical quality performance awarded annually based on one year of data.
  • Press Ganey Pinnacle of Excellence Award (2024)• The HX Pinnacle of Excellence Award® is given to the four top-performing organizations in each category based on extraordinary achievement. The award recognizes those who have maintained consistently high levels of excellence over three years in patient experience, employee engagement, physician engagement, or clinical quality performance.
  • Partnerships with Temple University, Thomas Jefferson University, St. Christopher's Hospital for Children, Drexel University, and the University of Pennsylvania

  Job Overview

  Shriners Children's is the premier pediatric orthopaedic, spinal cord injury, cleft lip and palate, and pediatric subspecialties medical center. We have an opportunity for a Pharmacy Intern to join our team.

  Responsibilities

  Under the direct supervision of a SHC-Philadelphia Pharmacist, the Pharmacy Intern will assist in the preparation and delivery of medication for patients, process medication orders accurately and safely according to established departmental guidelines and good manufacturing practices including all facets of sterile compounding. The Pharmacy Intern will also support the mission and vision of the Department of Pharmacy as well as Shriners Hospital for Children.

  The Pharmacy Student Intern will:

  • Generate labels through SHCIS (medication labels, batch fill).
  • Prepare, package and label unit dose medications.
  • Compound extemporaneous preparations in accordance with USP guidelines.
  • Prepare compounded sterile products (CSPs) utilizing established USP guidelines
  • Fill patient medication orders daily and deliver medications to patient care units.
  • Re-Stock, de-stock and support general management of the Automated Dispensing Cabinets.
  • Assist in the quality assurance program for expired medications.
  • Assist in the monitoring and refilling of medication and supplies
  • Perform duties in compliance with all applicable policies, procedures, codes and standards of the Hospital.

  • Gain and understanding of departmental compliance regarding accreditation, legal, regulatory and safety requirements.
  • Develop clinical skills and patient management experience under the supervision of a clinical pharmacist.

  Clinical Opportunities:

  • Pharmacy Interns who demonstrate proficiencies in clinical skill sets will have the opportunity to observe surgery and shadow Anesthesiologists to gain direct experience with medication use in the OR and PACU environments.
  • Rounding with Clinical Pharmacists in the PICU and Medical / Surgical units will be available based on student performance and clinical proficiencies commensurate with their professional year.

  Commitment:

  • Pharmacy interns must demonstrate a commitment to the positon regarding scheduling and minimum hours of support during the academic year.
  • As a condition of employment, Pharmacy Interns will be required to be local and available in the summer (May-August) for hours ranging from part time to full time.
  • Failure to comply with established work schedules without prior notification and arrangements for coverage may result in discipline or termination.

  Qualifications

  • Pharmacy interns must be enrolled in an ACPE accredited school of pharmacy and be in good academic standing.
  • Be registered as a Pharmacy intern with the PA State Board of Pharmacy.
  • Pharmacy interns must satisfy all pre-employment requirements for Shriners Children’s including drug screening, child abuse, and FBI background check.
  • Demonstrate strong communications skills both speaking and writing.
  • Demonstrate proficient pharmaceutical calculation skills.
  • Interpret, prepare and dispense medications using appropriate techniques and following the hospitals Policies and Procedures.
  • Demonstrate efficient time management skills.
  • Maintain a professional image at all times.
  • Understand and maintain HIPPA compliance regarding patient confidentiality.

  Shriners Children’s is an EOE/Drug-Free, Smoke-Free Workplace.

  Shriners Children’s values diversity and provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.

• About the company

  Shriners Children's is a network of non-profit medical facilities across North America.

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