Pharmacy Intern - Inpatient, PRN

Cleveland Clinic; Garfield Heights (OH); On-site; USD 20,664,000 - 26,174,400; Full time

Job summary

The Pharmacy Intern - Inpatient, PRN position at Cleveland Clinic Marymount Hospital in Garfield Heights offers hands-on experience within the inpatient pharmacy team, under pharmacist supervision, focusing on correct selection, dosing, administration, and dispensing of medications.

Based on the first floor of Marymount Hospital, this role provides exposure to psychiatric medications and a collaborative environment with technicians, nurses, providers, and patients.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Review and assess medication orders to identify, prevent, and resolve 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 to facilitate care.

Skills

Pharmacy internship eligibility

State board license

Education

Pharmacy program enrollment Ohio

Foreign graduate license eligibility

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.

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Job Title

Pharmacy Intern - Inpatient, PRN

Location

Garfield Hts

Facility

Marymount Hospital

Department

Inpatient Pharmacy-Pharmacy

Job Code

C1423E

Shift

Day/Evening/Night/Weekend

Schedule

6:00am-2:30am / 12:30pm-9:00pm

Job Summary

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.

Job Details

Serving the needs of Garfield Heights and the Southeast communities of Cuyahoga County, Marymount Hospital is an acute care, faith-based hospital. Here, caregivers are guided by the Christian values of service, compassion, dignity and respect and live by the mission of providing world-class healthcare. As a part of our team, you will build a rewarding, lifelong career in a diverse and welcoming environment.

The Pharmacy Intern role is based on the first floor of Cleveland Clinic Marymount Hospital, a community-focused hospital with a unique patient population and a strong behavioral health presence, offering valuable exposure to psychiatric medications and personalized patient care. The pharmacy team includes approximately 36 caregivers, and the intern works 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, pre‑packing 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, making this an ideal role for pharmacy students seeking hands‑on experience in a supportive, team‑oriented setting.

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; interns are encouraged and welcome to work additional hours if interested.

Key Responsibilities

• 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

• 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 and Safety 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 job.
• Follows standard precautions using personal protective equipment as required.

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.

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