Pharmacy Intern - Community Pharmacy

                    

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Job Title

Pharmacy Intern - Community Pharmacy

                        

Location

Independence

                    

Facility

Independence Family Health Center

                     

Department

Ambulatory Pharmacy-Pharmacy

                      

Job Code

C1423E

                     

Shift

Variable

                       

Schedule

7:30am-8:00pm

                       

Job Summary

                         

Job Details

The Cleveland Clinic Department of Pharmacy aspires to be the world leader in pharmacy practice. To do so, we believe in providing world-class experiences that will prepare student pharmacists for their post-graduation goals.   

The purpose of the community pharmacy internship program is to develop knowledge and skills in community pharmacy to assist with patient transition from hospital to ambulatory pharmacy care. Community Pharmacy interns will rotate through a variety of outpatient pharmacy settings within the Cleveland Clinic enterprise including main campus, family health centers, and outpatient pharmacies within community hospitals. Experiences will include patient consultation, technical functions, medication therapy management, specialty medication services, technology development, and quality assurance.   

 

A caregiver in this position works during the academic school year as they are available and are expected to work full time, Monday - Friday, during the summer.

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:  

• 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 which 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. 

 

Our caregivers continue to create the best outcomes for our patients across each of our facilities. Click the link and see how we provide what matters most to you: https://jobs.clevelandclinic.org/benefits-2/  

 

Cleveland Clinic empowers caregivers to minimize the impacts of healthcare while optimizing patient outcomes and supporting the community. The Department of Pharmacy has a "Greening the Pharmacy" initiative with the goal of leading by example and acting as stewards of our natural resources for the wellbeing of all.     

 

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: