Pharmacy Intern PRN — Anderson Hospital

Mercy Health BSMH • Amberley, OH

1d • Onsite

About The Position

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

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED (required)
• Currently enrolled in an accredited College of Pharmacy with an active board of pharmacy intern licensure (required)
• Pharmacy Intern Licensure – State Board of Pharmacy (required)
• Knowledge of pharmacy work routines, procedures, materials, and/or equivalent is required
• Analytical skills required to maintain records, prepare drugs, and recognize common computer errors
• Interpersonal skills are required 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, assessment of education, and adherence
• Counsel patients on prescription and over-the-counter medications and devices
• Monitor medication therapies through performing profile reviews, interpreting laboratory values, and ensuring drug regimens are consistent with medication use guidelines and protocols
• Develop and recommend appropriate therapeutic plans, identify and resolve drug-related problems, communicate to other health care team members, follow-through, and document in the electronic record
• Retrieve, evaluate and provide drug information to health care providers, answering general and patient-specific drug information questions
• Other duties as assigned

Benefits

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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees