Pharmacy Intern - Fairfield Hospital

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Pharmacy Intern – Fairfield Hospital

Job Summary :

The Pharmacy Intern is an entry-level position and duties are designed to develop the knowledge base and competency level while performing pharmacy functions under the direct supervision of a clinical pharmacist. Functions performed as a Pharmacy Intern include, but are not limited to : interdisciplinary patient care rounds, admission medication history, medication counseling, and patient education, drug information, drug dosing, drug preparation, and drug distribution. In addition, the Pharmacy Intern will serve as a preceptor for student pharmacists, participate in educational experiences, and engage in scholarship.

Essential Functions :

• Perform medication history interviews, first dose teaching, food-drug interaction counseling, discharge counseling, assessment of education, and adherence
• 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
• 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
• Retrieve, evaluate and provide drug information to health care providers, answering general and patient-specific drug information questions
• Other duties as assigned

Education :

Licensure / Certification :

Skills & Abilities :

Many of our opportunities reward

Comprehensive, affordable medical, dental and vision plans

Prescription drug coverage

Flexible spending accounts

Life insurance w / AD&D

Employer contributions to retirement savings plan when eligible

Paid time off

Educational Assistance

And much more

All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, genetic information, or protected veteran status, and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability. If you'd like to view a copy of the affirmative action plan or policy statement for Mercy Health – Youngstown, Ohio or Bon Secours – Franklin, Virginia; Petersburg, Virginia; and Emporia, Virginia, which are Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employers, please email recruitment@mercy.com . If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request a reasonable accommodation as part of the employment selection process, please contact The Talent Acquisition Team at recruitment@mercy.com

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At Mercy Health, we're focused on bringing our core values to life every day through compassionate health care.  From the moment you join Mercy Health, we’re committed to growing, training and developing you for a fulfilling and mission-driven career because we’re a health care community driven by the strength of our people.

With the support of your colleagues, tools and technology, you can focus on preparing for your next step, instead of finding your next job. Learn more about us at careers.mercy.com .

Life and Work Should Fit Together

We believe all employees, and their families, should have access to comprehensive care plans, tailored to support their needs.

Well-being Support : Access to mental health resources, condition management programs and clinical expertise

Education Assistance : Tuition support for critical clinical roles such as nursing, medical assisting, laboratory and more

Time Off : Enjoy at least three weeks of paid time off along with seven paid holidays

Family Support : Industry-leading eight weeks of Paid Parental Leave plus adoption assistance

Travel Nurse program : Choose to work in different units, facilities or even travel across our organization

Career conversations like regular performance check-ins, career discussions and role-specific training opportunities to help to identify your next step

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion (DE&I) : Our employee resource groups provide leadership development, programs, support, and tools to enable recognition and growth

Optional benefits like legal, identity theft protection and critical illness insurance

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