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University Hospitals

2mo ago

  • Internship
    Full-time
    Off-cycle Internship
  • Healthcare
    Education & Teaching
  • Cleveland

AI generated summary

  • You must have a Bachelor's degree, be enrolled in an accredited Pharmacy program, possess strong communication skills, be eligible to intern in Ohio, and have proficient computer skills.
  • You will assist patients with medication information, perform counseling, collaborate with the healthcare team, monitor therapies, review orders, and maintain patient records while ensuring compliance.

Requirements

  • Bachelor's Degree Or equivalent advancement at university institution (Required) and
  • Other Accredited Program Currently enrolled in an accredited School of Pharmacy (Required)
  • Prior experience, as a pharmacy intern in a retail, hospital, or community setting (Preferred)
  • Eligible to work as a pharmacy intern in the state of Ohio (Required proficiency)
  • Ability to work on a team. (Required proficiency)
  • Strong interpersonal skills and excellent communication skills both written and verbal, as well as, exhibiting strong organizational skills and work ethic. (Required proficiency)
  • Demonstrates professional demeanor when responding to customers/patients. (Required proficiency)
  • Proficient computer skills , Microsoft Office and Windows (Required proficiency)
  • Familiar with operation of standard office equipment (Required proficiency)
  • Working knowledge of clinical drug information (Required proficiency)
  • Standing Frequently
  • Walking Frequently
  • Sitting Rarely
  • Lifting Frequently 50 lbs
  • Carrying Frequently 50 lbs
  • Pushing Frequently 50 lbs
  • Pulling Frequently 50 lbs
  • Climbing Occasionally 50 lbs
  • Balancing Occasionally
  • Stooping Frequently
  • Kneeling Frequently
  • Crouching Frequently
  • Crawling Occasionally
  • Reaching Frequently
  • Handling Frequently
  • Grasping Frequently
  • Feeling Constantly
  • Talking Constantly
  • Hearing Constantly
  • Repetitive Motions Constantly
  • Eye/Hand/Foot Coordination Constantly
  • Travel Requirements
  • 10%

Responsibilities

  • Provides patients with information concerning prices, refills, pharmacy policies and insurance as requested.
  • Facilitates phone calls from patients, family members, other pharmacies, and other members of the health care team as appropriate.
  • Process cash and credit card transactions.
  • Complete duties of a pharmacist under direct supervision.
  • Participate in interdisciplinary rounds.
  • Work collaboratively with treatment team to maximize individual patient outcomes.
  • Perform medication history interviews, first dose teaching, food-drug interaction counseling, discharge counseling, assessment of education and adherence.
  • Create updated medication lists for patients upon discharge from hospital stay or end of clinic appointment.
  • Counsel patients on prescription and over-the-counter medications and devices.
  • Monitor medication therapies through performing profile reviews, interpreting laboratory values, and ensuring drug regimens are consistent with medication use guidelines and protocols.
  • Assess patient’s progression to achieving desired medication treatment goals.
  • Develop and recommend appropriate therapeutic plans, identify and resolve drug-related problems, communicate to other health care team members, follow through, and document in the electronic record.
  • Review medication orders for appropriate dose, duration, frequency, dosage form, indication and drug interactions.
  • Perform pharmacokinetic monitoring.
  • Retrieve, evaluate and provide drug information to health care providers, answering general and patient specific drug information questions.
  • Promote health, wellness, and disease prevention.
  • Establish and interpret patient information – active problem list, past medical history, physical exam data, laboratory data, hospital course, medication history, medication profile, pharmacokinetic evaluation.
  • Apply federal and state legal standards surrounding medication use.
  • Understand the process and prepare accurate extemporaneous compounded products.
  • Prepare applicable vaccinations, confirm appropriateness through patient profile review and the Ohio Impact Statewide Immunization Information System (ImpactSIIS) Web application, and utilize appropriate vaccination preparation skills.
  • Administer vaccinations when applicable.
  • Perform computer order entry and claim adjudication.
  • Teach, evaluate and provide direct feedback to trainees and entry level students completing IPPE rotations.
  • Performs other duties as assigned.
  • Complies with all policies and standards.
  • For specific duties and responsibilities, refer to documentation provided by the department during orientation.
  • Must abide by all requirements to safely and securely maintain Protected Health Information (PHI) for our patients. Annual training, the UH Code of Conduct and UH policies and procedures are in place to address appropriate use of PHI in the workplace.

FAQs

What is the role of a Pharmacy Intern in the inpatient setting?

The Pharmacy Intern is an advanced technician-level position designed to develop knowledge and competency while performing pharmacy functions under the direct supervision of a pharmacist.

What are the key responsibilities of a Pharmacy Intern?

Key responsibilities include participating in interdisciplinary patient care rounds, conducting medication history interviews, counseling patients, monitoring medication therapies, providing drug information, and teaching trainees.

Is prior experience required for this position?

While prior experience as a pharmacy intern in a retail, hospital, or community setting is preferred, it is not a strict requirement.

What educational qualifications are needed to apply for this internship?

Candidates must have a Bachelor's Degree or equivalent advancement at a university institution and be currently enrolled in an accredited School of Pharmacy.

What skills are essential for a Pharmacy Intern?

Essential skills include strong interpersonal and communication skills, the ability to work on a team, professional demeanor, proficiency in Microsoft Office, and a working knowledge of clinical drug information.

Are there any physical demands associated with the role of a Pharmacy Intern?

Yes, the position requires frequent standing, walking, lifting, carrying, and pushing up to 50 lbs, as well as constant talking, hearing, and hand-eye coordination.

What are the travel requirements for this position?

The travel requirement for the position is approximately 10%.

Do Pharmacy Interns engage in teaching and precepting?

Yes, Pharmacy Interns are responsible for teaching, evaluating, and providing direct feedback to trainees and entry-level students completing IPPE rotations.

What regulations must a Pharmacy Intern comply with?

Pharmacy Interns must comply with department policies, rules and regulations set by the Ohio Board of Pharmacy, and other applicable regulatory bodies.

Does this position involve patient counseling?

Yes, Pharmacy Interns are responsible for counseling patients on prescription and over-the-counter medications and devices.

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Founded in 1866, University Hospitals serves the needs of patients through an integrated network of 23 hospitals (including 5 joint ventures), more than 50 health centers and outpatient facilities, and over 200 physician offices in 16 counties throughout northern Ohio. The system’s flagship quaternary care, academic medical center, University Hospitals Cleveland Medical Center, is affiliated with Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine, Northeast Ohio Medical University, Oxford University and the Technion Israel Institute of Technology. The main campus also includes the UH Rainbow Babies & Children's Hospital, ranked among the top children’s hospitals in the nation; UH MacDonald Women's Hospital, Ohio's only hospital for women; and UH Seidman Cancer Center, part of the NCI-designated Case Comprehensive Cancer Center. UH is home to some of the most prestigious clinical and research programs in the nation, with more than 3,000 active clinical trials and research studies underway. UH Cleveland Medical Center is perennially among the highest performers in national ranking surveys, including “America’s Best Hospitals” from U.S. News & World Report. UH is also home to 19 Clinical Care Delivery and Research Institutes. UH is one of the largest employers in Northeast Ohio with more than 30,000 employees.