Medication History Pharmacy Intern Class of 2028 Students

Corewell Health • Grand Rapids, MI

4d • Onsite

About The Position

In Med History, our goal is to obtain the best possible medication history for each patient admitted to the hospital. This step is crucial to completion of Joint Commission accreditation-mandated medication reconciliation. Medication History Technicians claim patients from a work list based on the patient’s location and the tech's scheduled shift assignment. Technicians follow a structured interview with the patient or caregiver and document the information into the electronic medical record. Discrepancies are communicated directly to the provider/pharmacist for resolution. Must be enrolled in pharmacy school with an anticipated PharmD graduation date of May 2028. Internship will occur at Corewell Health Grand Rapids Hospitals (Butterworth, Blodgett, and Helen DeVos Children’s Hospitals). In this position, the pharmacy intern will support the medication history technician team with direct patient interaction in obtaining and documenting medication history for a variety of patient populations Internship frequency: Year-round staffing: two 8-hour shifts every other weekend and approximately 3 holidays per year for duration of internship Schoolyear staffing: one additional 4-hour weeknight shift per week during P3 year required Summer staffing: up to full time work completing technical or clinical activities depending upon departmental needs Med History Intern Scope of Work Under the direct supervision of a Pharmacist, formulates, prepares, and delivers medications and pharmaceutical supplies. Exercises professional judgment in the interpretation of orders. Trained in medication reconciliation duties and pharmacy technician skills. Works with multiple medication automation systems. Interprets physician’s orders checking for correct dose, drug, route, rate and frequency of administration. Reviews patient profile for allergies, duplication of drugs and drug interactions and accurately enters orders into computer under the supervision of a pharmacist. Aseptically reconstitutes, filters, prepares and labels parenteral, sterile products, and chemotherapy, and dispenses other medications under the supervision of a pharmacist. Maintains documentation and record keeping. Participates in patient care activities such as drug use monitoring, pharmacokinetics dosing service and nutritional support services. Provides drug information to physicians, nurses, and other members of the team in collaboration with a pharmacist. Participates in special projects, such as data entry or research. Completes all Corewell Health assigned competencies by assigned due dates.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree or equivalent
• Enrolled in accredited PharmD program required
• LIC-Pharmacist Intern - STATE_MI State of Michigan required

Nice To Haves

• Previous hospital pharmacy experience preferred

Responsibilities

• Under the direct supervision of a Pharmacist, formulates, prepares, and delivers medications and pharmaceutical supplies.
• Exercises professional judgment in the interpretation of orders.
• Trained in medication reconciliation duties and pharmacy technician skills.
• Works with multiple medication automation systems.
• Interprets physician’s orders checking for correct dose, drug, route, rate and frequency of administration.
• Reviews patient profile for allergies, duplication of drugs and drug interactions and accurately enters orders into computer under the supervision of a pharmacist.
• Aseptically reconstitutes, filters, prepares and labels parenteral, sterile products, and chemotherapy, and dispenses other medications under the supervision of a pharmacist.
• Maintains documentation and record keeping.
• Participates in patient care activities such as drug use monitoring, pharmacokinetics dosing service and nutritional support services.
• Provides drug information to physicians, nurses, and other members of the team in collaboration with a pharmacist.
• Participates in special projects, such as data entry or research.
• Completes all Corewell Health assigned competencies by assigned due dates.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package to meet your financial, health, and work/life balance goals. Learn more here.
• On-demand pay program powered by Payactiv
• Discounts directory with deals on the things that matter to you, like restaurants, phone plans, spas, and more!
• Optional identity theft protection, home and auto insurance, pet insurance
• Traditional and Roth retirement options with service contribution and match savings
• Eligibility for benefits is determined by employment type and status

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Intern