What are the responsibilities and job description for the Pharmacy Intern position at Cleveland Clinic?
Join Cleveland Clinic Fairview Hospital and experience world-class healthcare at its best. Fairview Hospital provides state-of-the-art healthcare to all its patients. On our team, you will provide stellar patient care to patients assigned to your unit. Cleveland Clinic is recognized as one of the top hospitals in the nation. Cleveland Clinic Fairview Hospital is a proud Magnet Hospital awarded by the American Nurses Credentialing Center. This designation is the highest honor an organization can receive for professional nursing practice.
As an Inpatient Pharmacy Intern, you will work under the direction of a pharmacist and receive practical training toward becoming an exceptional pharmacist. This training will ensure that you know the appropriate selection, dosing, administration, and dispensing of medication orders. Interns also assist in maintaining services that meet regulatory requirements by supporting safe, timely and cost-effective pharmaceutical care, improving patient outcomes, providing the highest standard of pharmaceutical care, and fostering a collaborative approach to medication safety.
The ideal future caregiver is someone who:
Is currently enrolled in an accredited College of Pharmacy program.
Has a State Board of Pharmacy Intern License (PH/INT) or will before their start date.
Demonstrates strong critical thinking and communication skills.
Thrives in a team environment.
Is eager and willing to learn.
This is an excellent opportunity for someone who is looking to join a supportive team that provides excellent patient care through relationship building and face-to-face interaction. Interns have access to monthly intern meetings that discuss professional development topics and offer involvement with projects, presentations, and more.
At Cleveland Clinic, we know what matters most. That's why we treat our caregivers as if they are our own family, and we are always creating ways to be there for you. Here, you'll find that we offer: resources to learn and grow, a fulfilling career for everyone, and comprehensive benefits that invest in your health, your physical and mental well-being and your future. When you join Cleveland Clinic, you'll be part of a supportive caregiver family that will be united in shared values and purpose to fulfill our promise of being the best place to receive care and the best place to work in healthcare.
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.
Salary : $1,000 - $1,000,000
