Pharmacy Intern

Cleveland Clinic; Tallmadge (OH); On-site; USD 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Cleveland Clinic Akron General is seeking a Pharmacy Intern to join the Pharmacy-Cleveland Clinic Akron General team. The role covers patient consultation, medication preparation, and collaboration with healthcare professionals in a fast-paced hospital setting.

The internship emphasizes hands-on experience in medication therapy management, drug information, and quality assurance while preparing you for a future pharmacy career at Cleveland Clinic.

Qualifications

• Enrollment in an accredited College of Pharmacy Program meeting education requirements to qualify for an Intern License in the State of Ohio.
• Current State Board of Pharmacy Intern License (PH/INT) before hire.
• Foreign Graduate Pharmacy Intern License may qualify for international candidates.

Responsibilities

• Review and assess medication orders to identify and resolve drug-related issues.
• Provide drug information and education to medical staff and patients.
• Compound and prepare medications for delivery to patient care areas.
• Communicate with physicians and other clinicians to facilitate care.
• Assist with medication therapy management and specialty medication services as needed.

Skills

Medication safety

Communication

Team collaboration

Education

State Board Intern License

Foreign Pharmacy Internship License

Enrollment in accredited College of Pharmacy program

Job description

At Cleveland Clinic Health System, we believe in a better future for healthcare. And each of us is responsible for honoring our commitment to excellence, pushing the boundaries and transforming the patient experience, every day.

We all have the power to help, heal and change lives - beginning with our own. That's the power of the Cleveland Clinic Health System team, and The Power of Every One.

Job Title
Pharmacy Intern

Location
Akron

Facility
Akron General Medical Center

Department
Pharmacy-Cleveland Clinic Akron General

Job Code
C1423E

Shift
Day/Evening Rotation

Schedule
7:00am-3:30pm/3:00pm-11:30pm

Job Details

Join us at Cleveland Clinic Akron General Hospital where we have been providing world-class care to our community for over 100 years. Here, we strive for patient-centered care and comfort with our collaborative team of healthcare professionals. We are committed to serving the community and treat our patients as family.

The Cleveland Clinic Department of Pharmacy aspires to provide advanced educational knowledge to prepare Student Pharmacists for their post-graduation goals. As a Pharmacy Intern, you will develop the skills necessary for ensuring proper patient care and support. You will gain hands-on experience in patient consultation, technical functions, medication therapy management, specialty medication services, technology development and quality assurance. This position offers an unparalleled opportunity to start your journey as a Pharmacist within an innovative healthcare setting.

This is an intern position. A caregiver in this role will be required to work every 3rdweekend during the school year. For summer expectations, every other weekend will be required. 1stand 2ndshifts will be the primary coverage as early as 7:00am and as late as 11:30pm. 3rdshift is also available for those as well. Training will be held 2-4 weeks.

A caregiver who excels in this role will:

• Review and assess medication orders to identify, prevent, and resolve potential and actual drug related issues.

• Recommend formulary alternatives when appropriate.

• Compound and prepare medications for delivery to patient care areas.

• Provide drug information and education to medical staff and patients.

• Communicate with physicians and other clinicians as necessary to facilitate care.

Minimum qualifications for the ideal future caregiver include:

• Enrollment in an accredited College of Pharmacy Program meeting education requirements to qualify for an Intern License in the State of Ohio OR international pharmacy experience meeting the requirements to qualify for the Foreign Graduate Pharmacy Intern License

• Current State Board of Pharmacy Intern License (PH/INT) before hire

Preferred qualifications for the ideal future caregiver include:

• 1st-year student preferred

Physical Requirements:

• Typical physical demands include ability to perform job while standing, reaching, stretching and sitting for prolonged periods; manual dexterity sufficient to perform computer functions of job.

Personal Protective Equipment:

• Follows Standard Precautions using personal protective equipment as required for procedures.

The policy of Cleveland Clinic Health System and its system hospitals (Cleveland Clinic Health System) is to provide equal opportunity to all of our caregivers and applicants for employment in our drug free environment. All offers of employment are followed by testing for controlled substances.

Cleveland Clinic Health System administers an influenza prevention program. You will be required to comply with this program, which will include obtaining an influenza vaccination on an annual basis or obtaining an approved exemption.

Decisions concerning employment, transfers and promotions are made upon the basis of the best qualified candidate without regard to color, race, religion, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, ancestry, status as a disabled or Vietnam era veteran or any other characteristic protected by law. Information provided on this application may be shared with any Cleveland Clinic Health System facility.

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Cleveland Clinic is pleased to be an equal employment opportunity employer.