About the role#
The Pharmacy Intern position is an entry-level role designed to build your knowledge and clinical competency. You will work under the direct supervision of a clinical pharmacist to support patient care and pharmacy operations at St. Charles Hospital. This is a part-time, on-site role with rotating shifts.
What you'll do#
- Perform medication history interviews, first-dose teaching, and discharge counseling.
- Counsel patients on prescription and over-the-counter medications and devices.
- Monitor medication therapies by reviewing profiles, interpreting lab values, and ensuring adherence to clinical protocols.
- Develop therapeutic plans and resolve drug-related problems in collaboration with the health care team.
- Document clinical activities in the electronic record.
- Provide drug information to health care providers.
- Participate in interdisciplinary patient care rounds.
- Serve as a preceptor for student pharmacists and engage in scholarship activities.
What you'll need#
- High school diploma or GED.
- Current enrollment in an accredited College of Pharmacy.
- Active Pharmacy Intern licensure from the State Board of Pharmacy.
- Knowledge of pharmacy routines, procedures, and materials.
- Analytical skills to maintain records and recognize computer errors.
- Interpersonal skills to exchange information with patients and staff.
Location & details#
- Location: Oregon, Ohio.
- Work Modality: On-site.
- Employment Type: Part-time, rotating shifts.
About Mercy Health
Mercy Health is a nonprofit health care provider based in Grand Rapids, Michigan. Founded in 2013, the organization operates as part of the Trinity Health system. It maintains a focus on specialties including cardiology, oncology, neurology, and orthopedics. The system employs over 10,001 people across its locations.
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