About the role#
The Pharmacy Intern position is an entry-level role designed to build your knowledge and clinical competency. You will work under the direct supervision of a clinical pharmacist to support patient care and pharmacy operations. This is a part-time, PRN role based in Mason, Ohio.
What you'll do#
- Perform medication history interviews and provide patient counseling on prescription and over-the-counter medications.
- Conduct first dose teaching, food-drug interaction counseling, discharge counseling, and adherence support.
- Monitor medication therapies by reviewing profiles, interpreting lab values, and ensuring adherence to clinical protocols.
- Develop and recommend therapeutic plans while identifying and resolving drug-related problems.
- Document all clinical activities in the electronic record.
- Retrieve and evaluate drug information to support health care providers.
- Communicate effectively with the health care team.
- Serve as a preceptor for student pharmacists and engage in scholarship or educational experiences.
What you'll need#
- High School Diploma or GED.
- Current enrollment in an accredited College of Pharmacy.
- Active board of pharmacy intern licensure.
- Knowledge of pharmacy work routines, procedures, and materials.
- Analytical skills to maintain records and recognize computer errors.
- Interpersonal skills to interact with patients, nursing staff, and pharmacy team members.
Location & details#
- Location: Mason, Ohio.
- Work Modality: On-site.
- Employment Type: Part-time (PRN).
- This position is paid.
About Mercy Health
Mercy Health is a nonprofit health care provider based in Grand Rapids, Michigan. Founded in 2013, the organization operates as part of the Trinity Health system. It maintains a focus on specialties including cardiology, oncology, neurology, and orthopedics. The system employs over 10,001 people across its locations.
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