Pharmacy Intern

Pharmacy InternThe Pharmacy Intern is an advanced technician-level position and duties are designed to develop knowledge base and competency level while performing pharmacy functions under the direct supervision of a pharmacist. Functions performed as a pharmacy intern include, but are not limited to: interdisciplinary patient care rounds, drug purchasing, 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 trainees, participate in educational experiences, and engage in scholarship. The pharmacy intern ensures that patient care is maintained under the supervision of a pharmacist through compliance with the department's policies, rules and regulations promulgated by the Ohio Board of Pharmacy, and other applicable regulatory bodies.What You Will DoCustomer ServiceProvides 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 appropriateProcess cash and credit card transactionsComplete duties of a pharmacist under direct supervisionParticipate in interdisciplinary roundsWork collaboratively with treatment team to maximize individual patient outcomesPerform medication history interviews, first dose teaching, food-drug interaction counseling, discharge counseling, assessment of education and adherenceCreate updated medication lists for patients upon discharge from hospital stay or end of clinic appointmentCounsel patients on prescription and over-the-counter medications and devicesMonitor medication therapies through performing profile reviews, interpreting laboratory values, and ensuring drug regimens are consistent with medication use guidelines and protocolsAssess patient's progression to achieving desired medication treatment goalsDevelop 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 recordReview medication orders for appropriate dose, duration, frequency, dosage form, indication and drug interactionsPerform pharmacokinetic monitoringRetrieve, evaluate and provide drug information to health care providers, answering general and patient specific drug information questionsPromote health, wellness, and disease preventionEstablish and interpret patient information – active problem list, past medical history, physical exam data, laboratory data, hospital course, medication history, medication profile, pharmacokinetic evaluationApply federal and state legal standards surrounding medication useUnderstand the process and prepare accurate extemporaneous compounded productsPrepare applicable vaccinations, confirm appropriateness through patient profile review and the Ohio Impact Statewide Immunization Information System (ImpactSIIS) Web application, and utilize appropriate vaccination preparation skillsAdminister vaccinations when applicablePerform computer order entry and claim adjudicationTeaching and PreceptingTeach, evaluate and provide direct feedback to trainees and entry level students completing IPPE rotationsAdditional ResponsibilitiesPerforms 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.QualificationsEducation: High School Equivalent / GED (Required) and Other Accredited Program: Currently enrolled in an accredited School of Pharmacy (Required)Work Experience: Prior experience, as a pharmacy intern in a retail, hospital, or community setting (Preferred)Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities: 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)Licenses and Certifications: Current Active Pharmacy Intern license from the Ohio Pharmacy Board (Required)