Pharmacy Intern - Inpatient, PRN

Cleveland Clinic; Cleveland (OH); On-site; USD 26,139 - 37,229; Part time

Job summary

Cleveland Clinic is seeking a Pharmacy Intern at Marymount Hospital in Cleveland, Ohio. This role provides practical training under the guidance of pharmacists to ensure proper medication selection and dispensing. Interns collaborate with a diverse healthcare team, handling inventory, medication delivery, and patient education. Candidates must be enrolled in a qualified College of Pharmacy and have a State Pharmacy Intern License. The position offers a minimum hourly wage of $23, with flexible scheduling during the summer.

Qualifications

• Enrollment in an accredited College of Pharmacy Program required for Intern License.
• Current State Board of Pharmacy Intern License before hire.

Responsibilities

• Review and assess medication orders for drug-related issues.
• Recommend formulary alternatives when appropriate.
• Communicate with physicians and other clinicians.

Skills

Medication order assessment

Communication with clinicians

Patient education

Education

Enrollment in an accredited College of Pharmacy Program

Job description

Under the direction of a pharmacist, receives practical training towards becoming a competent pharmacist to ensure the appropriate selection, dosing, administration, and dispensing of medication orders.

The Pharmacy Intern role is based on the first floor of Cleveland Clinic Marymount Hospital and works within a team of approximately 36 caregivers. Interns work closely with pharmacy technicians, pharmacists, nurses, providers, patients, and occasionally respiratory therapy, within a collaborative environment where learning opportunities are constant and relationships are easily built. Responsibilities include supporting carousel operations, triaging phone calls and nursing requests, prepacking medications, returning stock, inventory management and cycle counts, and participating in bedside and outpatient medication delivery programs. Interns also assist with clinical activities such as patient education, medication histories, and medication list reconciliation, with opportunities to participate in care planning and other advanced responsibilities based on comfort level.

A caregiver in this position will work every third weekend during the school year (Saturday and Sunday), rotating between first and second shift, with additional hours available for those interested in picking up extra shifts. There are no on‑call, float, or holiday requirements. During the summer, there is no required schedule, though interns are encouraged and welcome to work additional hours if interested.

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.

Physical Requirements:

• Typical physical demands include ability to perform functions of the job while reaching and stretching, and manual dexterity sufficient to perform computer functions of the job.

Personal Protective Equipment:

• Follows standard precautions using personal protective equipment as required.

Pay Range

Minimum hourly: $23.00
Maximum hourly: $23.00
The pay range displayed on this job posting reflects the anticipated range for new hires. A successful candidate’s actual compensation will be determined after taking factors into consideration such as the candidate’s work history, experience, skill set and education. The pay range displayed does not include any applicable pay practices (e.g., shift differentials, overtime, etc.). The pay range does not include the value of Cleveland Clinic’s benefits package (e.g., healthcare, dental and vision benefits, retirement savings account contributions, etc.).