Pharmacy Intern - Medication Reconciliation

POSITION SUMMARY:

The pharmacy intern will support the Medication Reconciliation Team (MRT) by conducting medication histories for newly admitted patients to ensure safe transitions of care. They will counsel patients on heart failure (HF) and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) medications, with a focus on inhaler and diuretic use. The intern will also educate patients on appropriate insulin administration and monitoring. Additional responsibilities include providing antimicrobial stewardship education for patients prescribed high-risk antimicrobials.

The intern will document all interventions in the electronic medical record and collaborate with pharmacists and interdisciplinary teams to optimize patient care. Must learn and understand the basic principles and methods used in the department, always following established protocols.

Position: Pharmacy Intern

Department: Inpatient Pharmacy

Schedule: Per Diem

JOB REQUIREMENTS

EDUCATION:

• Requires a high school diploma and registered as a full time pharmacy student in an accredited College of Pharmacy in good standing, and registered with the Board of Pharmacy.

KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS:

• Must have the ability to perform multiple tasks and prioritize duties

• Ability to work independently

• Must possess excellent interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills

• Must have an interest in performing new and varied work assignments, and be flexible with regard to work assignments

• Extensive knowledge of Microsoft Excel, Access, PowerPoint and Word is required. Knowledge or ability to learnMinitab.

• Must have the ability to maintain confidentiality

Equal Opportunity Employer/Disabled/Veterans

According to the FTC, there has been a rise in employment offer scams. Our current job openings are listed on our website and applications are received only through our website. We do not ask or require downloads of any applications, or "apps" job offers are not extended over text messages or social media platforms. We do not ask individuals to purchase equipment for or prior to employment.