About the role#
The Pharmacy Intern is an advanced technician-level position at University Hospitals. You will develop your clinical knowledge and skills by performing pharmacy functions under the direct supervision of a licensed pharmacist. This role involves direct patient care, medication management, and collaboration with the interdisciplinary health care team.
What you'll do#
- Provide patients with information regarding pharmacy policies, insurance, refills, and pricing.
- Facilitate communication between patients, families, and the health care team.
- Process transactions and handle computer order entry and claim adjudication.
- Participate in interdisciplinary rounds and work with the treatment team to improve patient outcomes.
- Conduct medication history interviews, first dose teaching, and discharge counseling.
- Monitor medication therapies by reviewing profiles and interpreting laboratory values.
- Review medication orders for appropriate dose, frequency, and potential drug interactions.
- Prepare extemporaneous compounded products and administer vaccinations.
- Retrieve and provide drug information to health care providers.
- Teach and provide feedback to entry-level students and trainees.
- Maintain and protect patient health information in compliance with legal standards.
What you'll need#
- High School diploma or GED.
- Current enrollment in an accredited School of Pharmacy.
- An active Pharmacy Intern license from the Ohio Pharmacy Board.
- Eligibility to work as a pharmacy intern in Ohio.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office, Windows, and standard office equipment.
- Strong interpersonal, communication, and organizational skills.
- A professional demeanor when interacting with patients and customers.
- Working knowledge of clinical drug information.
- Prior experience in a retail, hospital, or community pharmacy setting is preferred.
Location & details#
- This position is based on-site in Chardon, Ohio.
- The role is part-time and per diem.
- Travel is required approximately 10 percent of the time.
About University Hospitals
University Hospitals is a nonprofit health system based in Cleveland, Ohio. Founded in 1866, the organization operates a network of 23 hospitals and over 250 health centers and physician offices across 16 counties. It employs more than 30,000 people and maintains an affiliation with the Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine. The system provides clinical care and research across numerous specialties including oncology, cardiology, and pediatrics.
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