Pharmacy Intern - Outpatient, PRN

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

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare benefits

Dental and vision benefits

Retirement savings account contributions

Job summary

Cleveland Clinic is seeking a Pharmacy Intern for the Willoughby Hills Family Health Center. This role involves supporting a high-volume ambulatory pharmacy, managing approximately 400 prescriptions daily, and collaborating with healthcare professionals. Responsibilities include medication order review, compounding, and patient counseling. To qualify, candidates must be enrolled in an accredited pharmacy program and hold a current State Board of Pharmacy Intern License. The position offers a pay rate of $23.00 per hour with flexibility in scheduling during school.

Qualifications

• Enrolled in an accredited College of Pharmacy program to qualify for intern license in Ohio.
• Current State Board of Pharmacy Intern License (PH/INT) is required before starting.

Responsibilities

• Review and assess medication orders for drug-related issues.
• Compound and prepare medications for delivery.
• Provide drug information to medical staff and patients.
• Communicate with clinicians as necessary.

Skills

Customer service

Medication therapy management

Inventory management

Education

Enrolled in an accredited College of Pharmacy program

Current State Board of Pharmacy Intern License

Job description

Serving the needs of the surrounding communities, Willoughby Hills Family Health Center offers patients a wide variety of pediatric, family medicine, radiology and cardiology services. On this team, you will join a family of caregivers, enhance your skills and build a rewarding career at Cleveland Clinic, one of the most respected healthcare organizations in the world.

Role Summary

The Pharmacy Intern – Outpatient, PRN supports a high-volume ambulatory pharmacy averaging approximately 400 prescriptions per day in a collaborative, patient-facing environment. This role rotates through multiple work areas with cross‑training in all functions, including prescription typing and filling, customer service, register support, phone communication, and inventory management, with shared responsibility for daily workstation tasks. In addition to operational duties, the intern gains exposure to clinical activities such as prescription transfers, patient counseling, medication therapy management (MTM), immunizations, and project work, providing a well‑rounded outpatient pharmacy experience.

Working Hours

This role works variable day and evening shifts full time during the summer and as able to during the school year.

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

• Enrolled in an accredited College of Pharmacy program and meets education requirements to qualify for intern license in the State of Ohio OR International pharmacy experience that meets the requirements to qualify for the Foreign Graduate Pharmacy Intern License.
• Current State Board of Pharmacy Intern License (PH/INT) before your start date.

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.

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.).