Student Pharmacy Intern, Ambulatory Pharmacy, Population Health; Burr Ridge

University of Chicago Medicine • Burr Ridge, IL

21h • Onsite

About The Position

Be a part of a world-class academic healthcare system at UChicago Medicine as a Student Pharmacy Intern in the Population Health Pharmacy Services at Burr Ridge . In this role you will be responsible for supporting value-based care metrics by performing telephonic medication adherence outreach to patients. The Population Health Pharmacy Technician will be an integral part of our interdisciplinary care team, responsible for assisting with activities and initiatives designed to promote appropriate, evidence-based medication utilization in a population health setting. This role specifically supports value-based care (VBC) contracts by focusing on improving patient outcomes, enhancing medication adherence, and closing gaps in care to ensure successful drug therapy outcomes and cost efficiency. The technician will work under the supervision of a licensed pharmacist to support a defined patient population. Job Summary The Department of Pharmacy at UChicago Medicine is seeking highly motivated pharmacy students who desire to further develop their communication, interdisciplinary, and pharmacotherapeutic knowledge and skills. The Student Pharmacy Intern role allows an opportunity for personal growth and multidisciplinary collaboration, while supporting a team that is dedicated to enhancing lives and being at the forefront of medicine. As an intern with Meds2Beds, you will deliver medications to patient bedside and provide patient counseling prior to discharge from the hospital. This is a great opportunity for students to work in a large, academic medical center and serve a diverse patient population. Student Pharmacy Interns will gain valuable experience that will strengthen their candidacy when applying for future jobs and/or residencies.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent (GED)
• Current Illinois Pharmacy Technician License
• Student currently enrolled in an accredited college of pharmacy

Nice To Haves

• Preferred one year of pharmacy experience in a hospital or retail pharmacy setting
• Preferred hire during 2 nd year of pharmacy school and work up until graduation

Responsibilities

• Patient Outreach & Engagement: Conduct proactive telephonic or electronic outreach to patients identified as having medication-related gaps in care (e.g., non-adherence for chronic conditions like diabetes or hypertension) to assess barriers.
• Data Management & Reporting: Screen patient profiles in the Electronic Health Record (EHR) and population health reports to identify high-risk patients who may benefit from clinical pharmacy intervention.
• Track and document all interventions, communications, and outcomes in the appropriate database to support quality metrics and reporting requirements for VBC contracts.
• Medication Access & Coordination: Assist patients in overcoming medication access barriers, including running test claims to verify insurance coverage, processing prior authorizations, and coordinating with local pharmacies and providers to ensure seamless medication delivery and pickup.
• Medication Reconciliation Support: Obtain and verify accurate patient medication histories (drug, dose, route, frequency, indications, allergies) during transitions of care (e.g., hospital discharge, new patient intake) and document this information for pharmacist review.
• Care Team Collaboration: Collaborate with pharmacists, physicians, nurses, and payers to reduce treatment gaps and address healthcare concerns, effectively coordinating prescribed care across multiple stakeholders.
• Quality Improvement: Participate in quality improvement projects and team meetings focused on enhancing population health outcomes and promoting preventive care initiatives.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Intern
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees