Pharmacy Intern - Inpatient

Cleveland Clinic

Posted 4 days ago

Internship

Fort Wayne, Indiana

In Person

Smart Summary

The Pharmacy Intern will review and assess medication orders to resolve drug-related issues and provide drug information to medical staff and patients. They will also compound medications and collaborate with the healthcare team to facilitate patient care.

This pharmacy intern position at Cleveland Clinic's Lutheran Hospital offers hands-on experience in pharmacy practice. It requires current enrollment in an accredited College of Pharmacy Program or equivalent international experience, along with a State Board of Pharmacy Intern License. Strong communication and teamwork skills are essential for medication order review, compounding, and patient education.

Must Have Skills for ATS

Medication review

Drug information

Patient education

Medication compounding

Clinical collaboration

Pharmacy practice

Dosing training

Drug-related issue resolution

Formulary management

Interdisciplinary communication

Job Description

At Cleveland Clinic Health System, we believe in a better future for healthcare. And each of us is responsible for honoring our commitment to excellence, pushing the boundaries and transforming the patient experience, every day.

We all have the power to help, heal and change lives — beginning with our own. That’s the power of the Cleveland Clinic Health System team, and The Power of Every One.

Job Title

Pharmacy Intern - Inpatient

Location

Cleveland

Facility

Lutheran Hospital

Department

Pharmacy-Lutheran Hospital

Job Code

C1423E

Shift

Day/Evening Rotation

Schedule

6:30am-5:00pm/11:00am-9:30pm

Job Summary

Job Details

Cleveland Clinic, one of the most respected healthcare organizations in the world, is constantly seeking ways to continue facilitating unparalleled patient care by training the next generation of caregivers. When you join us as an aspiring caregiver, we will equip you with the skills necessary to support patients, their families and the community through hands-on experience with some of the top specialists and advanced medical technologies. Come further your education and find your place within our family of caregivers.

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. As a Pharmacy Intern at Lutheran Hospital, you will develop knowledge and skills in pharmacy. You will gain hands-on experience through direct patient interactions, team collaboration and proper dosing training, preparing you for a bright and exciting future in healthcare.

A caregiver in this position works rotating days/evenings from 8:00AM - 4:30PM or 1:00PM - 9:30PM.  

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:  

  • Current enrollment in an accredited College of Pharmacy Program meeting education requirements to qualify for an Intern License in the State of Ohio OR international pharmacy experience meeting the requirements to qualify for the Foreign Graduate Pharmacy Intern License
  • Current State Board of Pharmacy Intern License (PH/INT) before hire

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:

  • Follows Standard Precautions using personal protective equipment as required for procedures.

The policy of Cleveland Clinic Health System and its system hospitals (Cleveland Clinic Health System) is to provide equal opportunity to all of our caregivers and applicants for employment in our drug free environment. All offers of employment are followed by testing for controlled substances.

Cleveland Clinic Health System administers an influenza prevention program. You will be required to comply with this program, which will include obtaining an influenza vaccination on an annual basis or obtaining an approved exemption.

Decisions concerning employment, transfers and promotions are made upon the basis of the best qualified candidate without regard to color, race, religion, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, ancestry, status as a disabled or Vietnam era veteran or any other characteristic protected by law. Information provided on this application may be shared with any Cleveland Clinic Health System facility. 

If applying for a Florida position, please see the following website for more information on the background screening requirements required by the Agency of Health Care Administration: https://info.flclearinghouse.com/

Please review the Equal Employment Opportunity poster

Cleveland Clinic is pleased to be an equal employment opportunity employer.

Cleveland Clinic

Cleveland Clinic, located in Cleveland, Ohio, is a not-for-profit, multispecialty academic medical center that integrates clinical and hospital care with research and education. Founded in 1921 by four renowned physicians with a vision of providing outstanding patient care based upon the principles of cooperation, compassion and innovation, Cleveland Clinic has become one of the largest and most respected hospitals in the country. Cleveland Clinic facilities can be found throughout Northeast Ohio, as well as around the country and world including: Cleveland Clinic Abu Dhabi Cleveland Clinic Canada Cleveland Clinic Florida Cleveland Clinic London Cleveland Clinic Lou Ruvo Center for Brain Health - Las Vegas

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