Pharmacy Intern - Inpatient

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Join Cleveland Clinic’s Main Campus where research and surgery are advanced, technology is leading-edge, patient care is world class and caregivers are family. Here, you will work alongside a passionate and dedicated team, receive endless support and appreciation, and build a rewarding career with one of the most respected healthcare organizations in the world.

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 will work either first or second shift between 6:45am to 3:15pm and 2:00pm to 10:30pm including every fourth weekend on rotation during the school year. This is an intern role where caregivers will work full time during the summer and when able to during the school year.

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

Preferred qualifications:

• Currently enrolled in a four-year or six-year accredited pharmacy program.
• Advancing from P1 to P2 or P3 to P4 during the upcoming academic year.
• Eligible to participate in a three-summer pharmacy internship program.

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. 

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