About the role#
The Pharmacy Intern supports the Pharmacy Manager and pharmacists in daily operations. You will help recruit and retain patients, specifically those from the Equitas Health Medical Center and other 340B contracted providers. This role requires maintaining compliance with legal and regulatory pharmacy standards while engaging with medical providers to share pharmaceutical information.
What you'll do#
- Provide customer service to patients, providers, and community members.
- Consult with patients under pharmacist supervision to explain therapeutic regimens, side effects, and administration.
- Deliver specialized pharmaceutical therapy, including adherence programs and disease management.
- Collaborate with case managers and behavioral health therapists to support medication adherence.
- Market pharmacy clinical services to medical offices and patients.
- Promote Equitas Health as a partner in HIV care.
- Work with the pharmacy team to build clinical services and improve patient health outcomes.
- Guide patients on assistance services to ensure they can access their medications.
- Coordinate with other departments to help patients navigate Equitas Health services.
What you'll need#
- High School Diploma or GED.
- Enrollment in an accredited Pharmacy program.
- Valid Ohio pharmacy intern license in good standing.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications.
- Knowledge of the health and social service needs of persons with HIV/AIDS.
- Competence in working with persons of color and the LGBTQ community, including awareness of cultural differences and sexual practices.
- Willingness to obtain necessary education and certifications for pharmaceutical care services.
- Valid driver’s license, proof of auto insurance, and reliable transportation.
Location & details#
- Location: Columbus, Ohio.
- Work Modality: On-site.
- Employment Type: Part-time.
- Term: Rolling.
About Equitas Health
Equitas Health is a nonprofit community healthcare system founded in 1984. The organization operates as a federally designated Community Health Center with 22 locations across 13 cities. It serves patients in Ohio, Kentucky, West Virginia, and Texas. The system provides primary and specialized medical care, pharmacy, dentistry, and mental health services. It is one of the largest healthcare organizations in the United States focused on LGBTQ+ and HIV/AIDS care.
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