Pharmacy Intern PRN - Anderson Hospital

PRN Pharmacy Intern – Anderson Hospital

The Pharmacy Intern is an entry-level position and duties are designed to develop the knowledge base and competency level while performing pharmacy functions under the direct supervision of a clinical pharmacist. Functions performed as a Pharmacy Intern include, but are not limited to: interdisciplinary patient care rounds, admission medication history, medication counseling, and patient education, drug information, drug dosing, drug preparation, and drug distribution.

In addition, the Pharmacy Intern will serve as a preceptor for student pharmacists, participate in educational experiences, and engage in scholarship.

Essential Functions:

• Perform medication history interviews, first dose teaching, food-drug interaction counseling, discharge counseling, assessment of education, and adherence
• Counsel patients on prescription and over-the-counter medications and devices
• Monitor medication therapies through performing profile reviews, interpreting laboratory values, and ensuring drug regimens are consistent with medication use guidelines and protocols
• Develop and recommend appropriate therapeutic plans, identify and resolve drug-related problems, communicate to other health care team members, follow-through, and document in the electronic record
• Retrieve, evaluate and provide drug information to health care providers, answering general and patient-specific drug information questions
• Other duties as assigned

Education:

• High School Diploma or GED (required)
• Currently enrolled in an accredited College of Pharmacy with an active board of pharmacy intern licensure (required)

Licensure/Certification:

• Pharmacy Intern Licensure – State Board of Pharmacy (required)

Skills & Abilities:

• Knowledge of pharmacy work routines, procedures, materials, and/or equivalent is required
• Analytical skills required to maintain records, prepare drugs, and recognize common computer errors
• Interpersonal skills are required to interact with nursing, pharmacy, and other support staff and patients to obtain, verify and exchange information

As a Bon Secours Mercy Health associate, you're part of a Mission that matters. We support your well-being—personally and professionally. Our benefits are built to grow with you and meet your unique needs, every step of the way.

What we offer:

• Competitive pay, incentives, referral bonuses and 403(b) with employer contributions (when eligible)
• Medical, dental, vision, prescription coverage, HSA/FSA options, life insurance, mental health resources and discounts
• Paid time off, parental and FMLA leave, short- and long-term disability, backup care for children and elders
• Tuition assistance, professional development and continuing education support

Benefits may vary based on the market and employment status.