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University Hospitals

2mo ago

  • Internship
    Full-time
    Off-cycle Internship
  • Customer Relations
    Healthcare
  • Beachwood

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  • You must have a Bachelor’s degree, be enrolled in an accredited pharmacy school, hold a valid Ohio intern license, and possess strong communication, teamwork, and computer skills.
  • You will support patient care by counseling on medications, processing transactions, assisting with phone calls, participating in rounds, monitoring therapy, and ensuring compliance with pharmacy standards.

Requirements

  • Bachelor's Degree Or equivalent advancement at university institution (Required) and
  • Currently enrolled in an accredited School of Pharmacy (Required)
  • Prior experience, as a pharmacy intern in a retail, hospital, or community setting (Preferred)
  • Eligible to work as a pharmacy intern in the state of Ohio (Required proficiency)
  • Ability to work on a team. (Required proficiency)
  • Strong interpersonal skills and excellent communication skills both written and verbal, as well as, exhibiting strong organizational skills and work ethic. (Required proficiency)
  • Demonstrates professional demeanor when responding to customers/patients. (Required proficiency)
  • Proficient computer skills , Microsoft Office and Windows (Required proficiency)
  • Familiar with operation of standard office equipment (Required proficiency)
  • Working knowledge of clinical drug information (Required proficiency)
  • Current Active Pharmacy Intern license from the Ohio Pharmacy Board (Required)
  • Standing Frequently
  • Walking Frequently
  • Sitting Rarely
  • Lifting Frequently 50 lbs
  • Carrying Frequently 50 lbs
  • Pushing Frequently 50 lbs
  • Pulling Frequently 50 lbs
  • Climbing Occasionally 50 lbs
  • Balancing Occasionally
  • Stooping Frequently
  • Kneeling Frequently
  • Crouching Frequently
  • Crawling Occasionally
  • Reaching Frequently
  • Handling Frequently
  • Grasping Frequently
  • Feeling Constantly
  • Talking Constantly
  • Hearing Constantly
  • Repetitive Motions Constantly
  • Eye/Hand/Foot Coordination Constantly
  • Travel Requirements 10%

Responsibilities

  • Provides patients with information concerning prices, refills, pharmacy policies and insurance as requested.
  • Facilitates phone calls from patients, family members, other pharmacies, and other members of the health care team as appropriate.
  • Process cash and credit card transactions.
  • Complete duties of a pharmacist under direct supervision.
  • Participate in interdisciplinary rounds.
  • Work collaboratively with treatment team to maximize individual patient outcomes.
  • Perform medication history interviews, first dose teaching, food-drug interaction counseling, discharge counseling, assessment of education and adherence.
  • Create updated medication lists for patients upon discharge from hospital stay or end of clinic appointment.
  • 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.
  • Assess patient’s progression to achieving desired medication treatment goals.
  • 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.
  • Review medication orders for appropriate dose, duration, frequency, dosage form, indication and drug interactions.
  • Perform pharmacokinetic monitoring.
  • Retrieve, evaluate and provide drug information to health care providers, answering general and patient specific drug information questions.
  • Promote health, wellness, and disease prevention.
  • Establish and interpret patient information – active problem list, past medical history, physical exam data, laboratory data, hospital course, medication history, medication profile, pharmacokinetic evaluation.
  • Apply federal and state legal standards surrounding medication use.
  • Understand the process and prepare accurate extemporaneous compounded products.
  • Prepare applicable vaccinations, confirm appropriateness through patient profile review and the Ohio Impact Statewide Immunization Information System (ImpactSIIS) Web application, and utilize appropriate vaccination preparation skills.
  • Administer vaccinations when applicable.
  • Perform computer order entry and claim adjudication.
  • Teach, evaluate and provide direct feedback to trainees and entry level students completing IPPE rotations.
  • Performs other duties as assigned.
  • Complies with all policies and standards.
  • For specific duties and responsibilities, refer to documentation provided by the department during orientation.
  • Must abide by all requirements to safely and securely maintain Protected Health Information (PHI) for our patients. Annual training, the UH Code of Conduct and UH policies and procedures are in place to address appropriate use of PHI in the workplace.

FAQs

What is the primary role of a Pharmacy Intern?

The primary role of a Pharmacy Intern is to perform pharmacy functions under the direct supervision of a pharmacist, participating in patient care, drug purchasing, medication history, counseling, and education while developing their knowledge base and competency level.

What educational qualifications are required for this position?

A Bachelor's Degree or equivalent advancement at a university institution is required, along with currently being enrolled in an accredited School of Pharmacy.

Is prior pharmacy intern experience preferred?

Yes, prior experience as a pharmacy intern in a retail, hospital, or community setting is preferred.

What skills are essential for a Pharmacy Intern?

Essential skills include the ability to work on a team, strong interpersonal and communication skills (both written and verbal), organizational skills, professional demeanor, proficiency in computer skills, and a working knowledge of clinical drug information.

What license is required to work as a Pharmacy Intern in Ohio?

A current active Pharmacy Intern license from the Ohio Pharmacy Board is required.

What are some specific duties expected from a Pharmacy Intern?

Duties include participating in interdisciplinary rounds, performing medication history interviews, counseling patients, monitoring medication therapies, developing therapeutic plans, administering vaccinations, and teaching trainees.

What are the physical demands of the job?

The job requires frequent standing, walking, lifting and carrying up to 50 lbs, as well as frequent pushing, pulling, stooping, kneeling, and other physical activities.

Is travel required for this position?

Yes, travel is required, estimated at about 10%.

Will Pharmacy Interns have opportunities to engage in teaching?

Yes, Pharmacy Interns will have the opportunity to teach and provide direct feedback to trainees and entry-level students completing IPPE rotations.

How does the Pharmacy Intern ensure compliance with regulations?

The Pharmacy Intern ensures compliance with the department's policies, rules, and regulations promulgated by the Ohio Board of Pharmacy and other applicable regulatory bodies.

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Founded in 1866, University Hospitals serves the needs of patients through an integrated network of 23 hospitals (including 5 joint ventures), more than 50 health centers and outpatient facilities, and over 200 physician offices in 16 counties throughout northern Ohio. The system’s flagship quaternary care, academic medical center, University Hospitals Cleveland Medical Center, is affiliated with Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine, Northeast Ohio Medical University, Oxford University and the Technion Israel Institute of Technology. The main campus also includes the UH Rainbow Babies & Children's Hospital, ranked among the top children’s hospitals in the nation; UH MacDonald Women's Hospital, Ohio's only hospital for women; and UH Seidman Cancer Center, part of the NCI-designated Case Comprehensive Cancer Center. UH is home to some of the most prestigious clinical and research programs in the nation, with more than 3,000 active clinical trials and research studies underway. UH Cleveland Medical Center is perennially among the highest performers in national ranking surveys, including “America’s Best Hospitals” from U.S. News & World Report. UH is also home to 19 Clinical Care Delivery and Research Institutes. UH is one of the largest employers in Northeast Ohio with more than 30,000 employees.