Pharmacy Intern - Inpatient - Contingent - St. Johns

Henry Ford Health; Detroit (MI); On-site; USD 28,000 - 33,000; Part time

Job summary

Henry Ford Health in Detroit, MI is seeking an Inpatient Pharmacy Intern to work alongside staff Pharmacists and contribute to patient care. The intern participates in the drug distribution system and clinical services under the supervision of a licensed pharmacist.

The role emphasizes collaboration with physicians, nurses, and HFH staff, with emphasis on accurate dispensing, clinical input, and medication history review. Strong communication and teamwork are essential for success.

Qualifications

• Must be enrolled or a graduate from a school or college of Pharmacy.
• Must be licensed as a Pharmacy Intern by the Michigan Board of Pharmacy.
• Ability to communicate effectively, verbally and in writing, with patients, physicians, nurses and HFH staff.
• Pleasant personality and ability to relate to professional staff in a hybrid work setting.

Responsibilities

• Dispenses unit dose, intravenous admixtures, and other pharmaceuticals as ordered.
• Interprets and clarifies physician medication orders as needed.
• Monitors patient needs and maintains medication records and profiles.
• Reviews drug information and provides guidance to patients, physicians, nurses, and staff.

Skills

Effective communication

Interpersonal skills

Team collaboration

Education

Pharmacy school enrollment / graduate

Job description

Company Description
At Henry Ford Health, we're committed to advancing health and improving lives for the millions of people we serve across Michigan and around the world. As one of the nation's leading academic health systems, we provide a comprehensive continuum of care that includes primary and preventive services, specialty and complex care, virtual care, pharmacy, home health, eye care, health insurance, and more. With 12 hospitals and hundreds of ambulatory care locations, including former Ascension Southeast Michigan and Flint Region facilities, our growing network expands access to exceptional care in the communities we serve.

Company Description
At Henry Ford Health, we’re committed to advancing health and improving lives for the millions of people we serve across Michigan and around the world. As one of the nation’s leading academic health systems, we provide a comprehensive continuum of care that includes primary and preventive services, specialty and complex care, virtual care, pharmacy, home health, eye care, health insurance, and more. With 12 hospitals and hundreds of ambulatory care locations, including former Ascension Southeast Michigan and Flint Region facilities, our growing network expands access to exceptional care in the communities we serve.
Headquartered in Detroit, Henry Ford Health is helping shape the future of healthcare through the transformative Future of Health: Detroit initiative, a $3 billion investment that is redefining our academic healthcare campus and advancing innovation, research, education, and community impact.
Our work is grounded in purpose, collaboration, and belonging. We empower team members to grow their careers, contribute innovative ideas, and make a meaningful difference every day. Whether you're caring for patients, supporting operations, conducting research, or driving new solutions, you'll be part of a team united by a shared mission: delivering exceptional care, advancing health outcomes, and building healthier communities for all.
Job Description
Exciting opportunity to join Henry Ford Health as an Inpatient Pharmacy Intern and work alongside our staff Pharmacists, making an impact on patient care.
General Summary
Location: Detroit, MI (Moross)
The pharmacy intern actively participates in all aspects of the drug distribution system and works with pharmacists in providing clinical services for patients in his/her assigned area. In accordance with Michigan law, interns always work under the direct
supervision of a licensed pharmacist.
Principal Duties And Responsibilities

• Dispenses unit dose, intravenous admixtures, and other pharmaceuticals for subsequent administration to patients
• Interprets physician medication orders and clarifies any unclear orders
• Identifies and monitors the pharmaceutical needs of patients
• Reviews patient charts and/or interviews the patient, physician, or nurse to obtain information for medication records and profiles.
• Reviews drug related information to identify potential problems regarding drug therapy and recommends appropriate solutions to those problems
• Provides drug and poison information for patients, physicians, nurses and other health care professionals

This posting represents the major duties, responsibilities, and authorities of this job, and is not intended to be a complete list of all tasks and duties. It should be understood, therefore, that employees may be asked to perform job-related duties beyond those explicitly described above.

Qualifications
EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:

• Must be enrolled or a graduate from a school or college of Pharmacy
• Must be licensed as a Pharmacy Intern by the Michigan Board of Pharmacy
• Must be able to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing, and courteously with patients, physicians, nurses and other HFH staff
• Must possess a pleasant personality, be able to relate to and work with professional and technical staff recognizing the hybrid nature of this position