Intern - Pharmacy

Summa Health

Akron (OH)

On-site

USD 26,000 - 32,000

Full time

5 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Basic Life and AD&D

Dependent Life Insurance

Retirement Savings Plan

Education Assistance

Daily Pay

Flexible Spending Accounts

EAP

Job summary

Summa Health is seeking an Intern - Pharmacy at the Akron City campus. This PRN position involves assisting with preparation, filling, and distribution of medication orders to patient care areas, while engaging in educational activities with didactic pharmacy education.

Qualified candidates must be enrolled in an accredited School of Pharmacy with licensure track and hold a current Ohio intern license. Strong communication and teamwork within the pharmacy and care teams are essential.

Qualifications

Enrolled in accredited School of Pharmacy with licensure track.
Currently hold an Ohio pharmacy intern license.
Ability to communicate with pharmacists, nurses and physicians in person, by phone, and in writing.

Responsibilities

Preparation, filling, and distribution of medication orders and pharmacy supplies to appropriate patient care areas.
Participates in educational projects and activities with didactic pharmacy education.

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Dexterity

Confidentiality

Self-direction

Customer service

Verbal and written communication

Education

Pharmacy school enrollment (licensure track)

Ohio intern pharmacy license

Tools

Pharmacy computer systems

Pharmacy software

Job description

Intern - Pharmacy

PRN

Akron City campus

Summa Health System is recognized as one of the region's top employers by a number of third party organizations, including NorthCoast 99. Exceptional candidates gravitate to Summa because of its culture, passion for delivering excellent service to our patients and families commitment to our philosophy of servant leadership, collegial working relationships at every level of the organization and competitive pay and benefits.

Summary:

Preparation, filling, and distribution of medication orders and pharmacy supplies to appropriate patient care areas. Participates in educational projects and activities in conjunction with didactic pharmacy education.

Minimum Qualifications:

Formal Education Required:

Attendance in good standing at an accredited School of Pharmacy in pharmacist licensure track program.
Possession of current pharmacy intern license in the state of Ohio

Skills, Competencies and Qualifications:

Ability to communicate verbally, in person and over the telephone, and in writing with pharmacists, nurses, physicians, and other healthcare personnel.
Ability to operate department computer application packages.
Manual dexterity sufficient to operate a computer terminal and other departmental technology; manipulate fine instruments; and prepare pharmaceutical products in minute proportions.
Ability to maintain confidentiality of patient and department records
Ability to work well within a team environment: by accepting and offering honest and constructive feedback; by supporting team goals and encouraging other team members; and by collaborating with patient care team members to consolidate work, solve problems, create new methods and/or reduce costs.
Ability to understand and carry out the mission of patient care at Summa: to provide the highest quality, compassionate care and to contribute to a healthier community. Specifically, the intern should possess the ability to carry out the commitments of Summa Health: to serve with passion, to personalize care, to value every person, to take ownership, to work collaboratively, and to partner with the community.
Ability to be self-directed in executing responsibilities within a team structure.
Assumes accountability for demonstrating behaviors consistent with the customer service policy.
Ability to effectively interact with all populations of patients/customers with an understanding of their needs for self-respect and dignity.

Level of Physical Demands:

Medium: Exerts up to 20-50 pounds of force to move objects.
Standing and walking for extended periods of time; pushes, pulls, carries and lifts light to medium loads.
Exposure to blood, bodily fluids, and sharps; risks of falls, strains, contagious diseases, cuts from broken glass, needle punctures, etc.
Possible exposure to selected hazardous substances (e.g., alcohol, chemotherapeutic agents, etc.).

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled

$19.23/hr - $23.08/hr

The salary range on this job posting/advertising is base salary exclusive of any bonuses or differentials. Many factors, such as years of relevant experience and geographical location are considered when determining the starting rate of pay. We believe in the importance of pay equity and consider internal equity of our current team members when determining offers. Please keep in mind that the range that is listed is the full base salary range. Hiring at the maximum of the range would not be typical.

Summa Health offers a competitive and comprehensive benefits program to include medical, dental, vision, life, paid time off as well as many other benefits.