Pharmacy Intern

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.

Responsibilities:

Under pharmacist supervision, reviews and assesses medication orders to identify, prevent and resolve potential and actual drug related problems.

Recommends formulary alternatives when appropriate.

Compounds and prepares medications for delivery to patient care areas.

Provides drug information and education to medical staff and patients.

Communicates with physicians and other clinicians as necessary to facilitate care.

Other duties as assigned.

Education:

Currently enrolled in an accredited College of Pharmacy program and meets education requirements to qualify for intern license in the State of Ohio.

International pharmacy experience which meets the requirements to qualify for the Foreign Graduate Pharmacy Intern License will offset the requirement to be enrolled in a Pharmacy program.

Certifications:

Current State Board of Pharmacy Intern License (PH/INT) prior to the start date.

Complexity of Work:

Within scope of job, requires critical thinking skills, decisive judgment and the ability to work with minimal supervision. Must be able to work in a stressful environment.

Work Experience:

None required.

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.

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Cleveland Clinic Health System is pleased to be an equal employment employer: Women / Minorities / Veterans / Individuals with Disabilities