Pharmacy Intern – Medication Access

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Job Title Pharmacy Intern – Medication Access Location Cleveland Facility Cleveland Clinic Main Campus Department Ambulatory Pharmacy-Main Campus Hospital Job Code C1423E Shift Days Schedule 7:30am-5:30pm/8:30am-6:30pm Job Summary

Job Details

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.

As a Pharmacy Intern specializing in Medication Access, a caregiver in this role will work closely with inpatient and outpatient clinical teams to help patients access the medications they need. This hybrid role involves significant time spent throughout Main Campus, including visiting patient rooms and collaborating with physicians, nurses and other caregivers to identify and address medication access barriers. Responsibilities include reviewing medication histories, checking insurance coverage, assisting with prior authorizations and resolving coverage or cost-related issues to help determine appropriate medication options. Caregivers will also support medication delivery to the bedside and help coordinate access to medications before discharge. Interns may follow approximately 10 to 15 patients during a shift, with responsibilities centered on patient care and collaboration with the clinical team. Experience in inpatient, outpatient, retail or mail-order pharmacy settings and familiarity with medications are helpful.

During the academic year, caregivers will work every fourth weekend, including both Saturday and Sunday. During summer break, the position transitions to a full-time schedule of four 10-hour shifts per week, from 8:00 AM to 6:30 PM, with every fourth weekend coverage. Summer responsibilities vary by academic level. P2 Pharmacy Interns will spend one day per week working on projects or research and the remaining days supporting medication access coordination. P3 Pharmacy Interns will spend two days per week on projects or research and the remaining days working as Medication Access Coordinators. This role does not require on-call coverage.

A caregiver who excels in this role will:

• Under pharmacist supervision, reviews and assesses medication orders to identify, prevent and resolve potential and actual drug related problems.
• Recommends formulary alternatives when appropriate.
• Compounds and prepares medications for delivery to patient care areas.
• Provides drug information and education to medical staff and patients.
• Communicates with physicians and other clinicians as necessary to facilitate care.

Minimum qualifications for the ideal future caregiver include:

• Currently enrolled in an accredited College of Pharmacy program and meets education requirements to qualify for intern license in the State of Ohio.

• International pharmacy experience which meets the requirements to qualify for the Foreign Graduate Pharmacy Intern License will offset the requirement to be enrolled in a Pharmacy program.

• Current State Board of Pharmacy Intern License (PH/INT) prior to the start date.

Physical Requirements:

• Typical physical demands include ability to perform functions of the job while reaching and stretching, and manual dexterity sufficient to perform computer functions of job.

Personal Protective Equipment:

• Follows standard precautions using personal protective equipment as required.

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.

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