Job Summary

: 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 Mercy Health is an equal opportunity employer. As a associate, you’re part of a Misson 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, HAS/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 Department: Retail Rx - 315 - Fairfield Mercy Health– Youngstown, Ohio or Bon Secours – Franklin, Virginia; Petersburg, Virginia; and Emporia, Virginia,