Per Diem Medication Management Pharmacy Intern

About the role#

The Medication Management Pharmacy Intern provides support to team pharmacists, patients, and clinicians to ensure effective, safe, and cost-effective drug therapy. This role involves direct patient interaction and clinical support within the health system.

What you'll do#

• Perform data entry, including obtaining medication histories directly from patients and scheduling appointments with pharmacists.
• Document all patient encounters accurately within the health system documentation system.
• Support pharmacists in implementing patient care plans by navigating insurance benefits and assisting with provider communication.
• Provide medication, lifestyle, and disease state counseling.
• Engage patients, families, and authorized caregivers to develop lifestyle behavior changes that positively affect patient health.
• Identify and resolve non-clinical patient medication adherence barriers.
• Coordinate care by notifying pharmacists of prescription needs, confirming prescription pickups, requesting medical records, and sending referrals to other disciplines.
• Enroll patients into criteria-based pharmacy programs.

What you'll need#

• Completion of the first professional year at an accredited college of pharmacy.
• A valid New York State Pharmacy Intern Permit.
• Proficiency in English, both oral and written.
• Previous community pharmacy experience is preferred.

Location & details#

• Location: New York, NY
• Work Modality: On-site
• Compensation: $27.45 per hour