Pharmacy Intern Short North

Equitas Health•Columbus, OH

21d

About The Position

Equitas Health Pharmacy provides access, education, consultation, and management of general retail and specialty pharmaceuticals for Equitas Health patients, other Ohio providers, and the local community. The Pharmacy Intern assists the Pharmacy Manager and pharmacists with daily pharmacy operations and patient recruitment and retention, particularly for patients of Equitas Health Medical Center and other 340B contracted providers. The intern helps maintain compliance with legal and regulatory requirements and engages with medical providers to provide requested pharmaceutical information. Under a supervising pharmacist’s direction, the Pharmacy Intern applies working knowledge of pharmaceuticals and pharmacy practice standards to provide pharmaceutical care to patients and providers, transfer prescriptions, and consult with patients about therapeutic regimens and medication use. The position also supports specialized pharmaceutical services, medication adherence, patient access to prescribed medications, and collaboration with clinical and community support teams.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
Enrollment in an accredited pharmacy program.
Ohio pharmacy intern license in good standing.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office and other computer applications.
Reliable transportation, a driver’s license, and proof of auto insurance.
Ability to travel, drive or otherwise have reliable transportation, use a computer for typing, processing, and research, and attend meetings.
Sensitivity to, interest in, and competence in cultural differences, HIV/AIDS, minority health, sexual practices, and chemical dependency.
Demonstrated competence working with persons of color and the gay, lesbian, bisexual, and transgender community.

Nice To Haves

Possess or be willing to obtain education, accreditation, and certification as needed to provide Equitas Health Pharmacy services, including Medication Therapy Management, consultation in specific disease states, and administration of injectable agents and immunizations.
Knowledge of the health and social service needs of persons with HIV/AIDS.

Responsibilities

Provide superior customer service to patients, providers, community members, employees, and referral sources.
Collaborate with Equitas Health Medical Center providers and staff to optimize health outcomes for medical clinic patients.
Consult with patients under a supervising pharmacist’s direction to support understanding of therapeutic regimens, administration, potential side effects, and allergy precautions.
Deliver specialized pharmaceutical therapies and services, including adherence programs, specialty disease management, and immunization services, as permitted by law.
Collaborate with case managers, behavioral health therapists, and other support staff to promote access to and continued adherence to medication regimens.
Provide guidance on patient assistance services to support access to prescribed medications.
Market pharmacy clinical services to medical offices and patients within the service area.
Promote Equitas Health as a collaborator in excellence in HIV care.
Comply with state and federal pharmacy laws applicable to pharmacy practice.
Work with the pharmacist team to develop in-pharmacy clinical services that improve patient health outcomes and increase referrals cost-effectively.
Work with other Equitas Health departments to help patients use Equitas Health services to optimize health and wellbeing.
Assist the Pharmacy Manager and pharmacists in daily pharmacy operations and patient recruitment and retention.
Transfer prescriptions into and out of the pharmacy under a supervising pharmacist’s direction.
Engage with medical providers to provide requested pharmaceutical information.
Present to small and large groups.
Perform other duties as assigned by the Pharmacy Manager, Director of Pharmacy Services, or acting supervisor.