About the role#
As a Pharmacy Intern focused on Medication Access, you will work alongside inpatient and outpatient clinical teams at the Cleveland Clinic Main Campus. This hybrid role requires you to visit patient rooms and coordinate with physicians, nurses, and other clinicians to identify and resolve barriers to medication access. You will typically follow 10 to 15 patients per shift, focusing on patient care and team collaboration.
What you'll do#
- Review and assess medication orders under pharmacist supervision to identify, prevent, and resolve drug-related problems.
- Recommend formulary alternatives when appropriate.
- Compound and prepare medications for delivery to patient care areas.
- Provide drug information and education to patients and medical staff.
- Communicate with physicians and clinicians to facilitate patient care.
- Review medication histories and check insurance coverage.
- Assist with prior authorizations and resolve cost-related or coverage issues.
- Support medication delivery to the bedside and coordinate access before discharge.
- Participate in projects or research during the summer, with responsibilities varying based on your academic level.
What you'll need#
- Current enrollment in an accredited College of Pharmacy program.
- Ability to meet education requirements for an intern license in the State of Ohio.
- A current State Board of Pharmacy Intern License (PH/INT) before your start date.
- International pharmacy experience may satisfy the program enrollment requirement if it meets the criteria for a Foreign Graduate Pharmacy Intern License.
- Previous experience in inpatient, outpatient, retail, or mail-order pharmacy settings is helpful.
- Familiarity with medications is helpful.
Location & details#
- Location: Cleveland Clinic Main Campus, Cleveland, Ohio.
- Work Modality: Hybrid.
- Schedule: During the academic year, you will work every fourth weekend, including Saturday and Sunday. During the summer, the role transitions to a full-time schedule of four 10-hour shifts per week, with every fourth weekend coverage.
- This position is paid and does not require on-call coverage.
About Cleveland Clinic
Cleveland Clinic is a not-for-profit academic medical center based in Cleveland, Ohio. It integrates hospital care with research and education across various medical specialties. The organization operates facilities in Northeast Ohio and maintains locations in international markets including Abu Dhabi, Canada, Florida, and London. It employs over 50,000 people.
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