Pharmacy Intern — Mason Service Center — PRN

Mercy Health • Mason, OH

6d

About The Position

The Pharmacy Intern is an entry-level position designed to develop pharmacy knowledge and competency while performing pharmacy functions under the direct supervision of a clinical pharmacist. Duties include interdisciplinary patient care rounds, admission medication history, medication counseling and patient education, drug information, drug dosing, drug preparation, and drug distribution. The intern may also serve as a preceptor for student pharmacists, participate in educational experiences, and engage in scholarship.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• Currently enrolled in an accredited College of Pharmacy.
• Active Pharmacy Intern licensure from the State Board of Pharmacy.
• Knowledge of pharmacy work routines, procedures, materials, or equivalent.
• Analytical skills to maintain records, prepare drugs, and recognize common computer errors.
• Interpersonal skills to interact with nursing, pharmacy, and other support staff and patients to obtain, verify, and exchange information.

Responsibilities

• Perform medication history interviews, first-dose teaching, food-drug interaction counseling, discharge counseling, education assessment, and adherence assessment.
• Counsel patients on prescription and over-the-counter medications and devices.
• Monitor medication therapies by reviewing profiles, interpreting laboratory values, and ensuring drug regimens follow medication-use guidelines and protocols.
• Develop and recommend therapeutic plans; identify and resolve drug-related problems; communicate with other healthcare team members; follow through; and document in the electronic record.
• Retrieve, evaluate, and provide drug information to healthcare providers, answering general and patient-specific questions.
• Participate in interdisciplinary patient care rounds and perform drug dosing, preparation, and distribution.
• Serve as a preceptor for student pharmacists, participate in educational experiences, and engage in scholarship.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Competitive pay, incentives, referral bonuses, and a 403(b) with employer contributions when eligible.
• Medical, dental, vision, and prescription coverage; HSA/FSA options; life insurance; mental health resources; and discounts.
• Paid time off, parental and FMLA leave, short- and long-term disability, and backup care for children and elders.
• Tuition assistance, professional development, and continuing education support.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED