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Job Title

Pharmacy Intern - Inpatient

Location

Akron

Facility

Akron General Medical Center

Department

Pharmacy-Cleveland Clinic Akron General

Job Code

C1423E

Shift

Day/Evening/Night/Weekend

Schedule

7:00am-3:30pm/3:00pm-11:30pm

Job Summary

Job Details

Join the Cleveland Clinic team where you will work alongside passionate caregivers and provide patient-first healthcare. Here, you will receive endless support and appreciation while building a rewarding career with one of the most respected healthcare organizations in the world.

As a Pharmacy Intern in our inpatient setting, you will gain hands-on training under the guidance of experienced pharmacists to build the skills needed for a successful career in pharmacy. First-year interns receive foundational training similar to pharmacy technicians, with opportunities to work in core areas such as the carousel and IV room, and IV training provided if not already certified. For those continuing into a second year, the role expands to include clinical experiences such as conducting medication histories, supporting transitions of care, engaging in research and quality improvement projects and shadowing clinical pharmacists. This progressive training pathway is designed to prepare interns for excellence in both technical and clinical aspects of pharmacy practice.

A caregiver in this role will work every 3rd weekend during the school year. Summer expectations will be every other weekend. First and second shifts will begin as early as 7:00am and end around 11:30pm. 3rd shifts may be available to be picked up.

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:

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.

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 tobacco free and drug free environment. All offers of employment are followed by testing for controlled substance and nicotine. All offers of employment are follwed by testing for controlled substances and nicotine. All new caregivers must clear a nicotine test within their 90-day new hire period. Candidates for employment who are impacted by Cleveland Clinic Health System's Smoking Policy will be permitted to reapply for open positions after one year.

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.

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