Intern - Pharmacy

Intern - Pharmacy

PRN / As Needed

Location: NEOMED

Summa Health System is recognized as one of the region's top employers by a number of third party organizations, including NorthCoast 99. Exceptional candidates gravitate to Summa because of its culture, passion for delivering excellent service to our patients and families commitment to our philosophy of servant leadership, collegial working relationships at every level of the organization and competitive pay and benefits.

Summary:
Preparation, filling, and distribution of medication orders and pharmacy supplies to appropriate patient care areas. Participates in educational projects and activities in conjunction with didactic pharmacy education.

Minimum Qualifications:

Formal Education Required:
-Attendance in good standing at an accredited School of Pharmacy in pharmacist licensure track program.
-Possession of current pharmacy intern license in the state of Ohio

Skills, Competencies and Qualifications:
-Ability to communicate verbally, in person and over the telephone, and in writing with pharmacists, nurses, physicians, and other healthcare personnel.
-Ability to operate department computer application packages.
-Manual dexterity sufficient to operate a computer terminal and other departmental technology; manipulate fine instruments; and prepare pharmaceutical products in minute proportions.
-Ability to maintain confidentiality of patient and department records
-Ability to work well within a team environment: by accepting and offering honest and constructive feedback; by supporting team goals and encouraging other team members; and by collaborating with patient care team members to consolidate work, solve problems, create new methods and/or reduce costs.
-Ability to understand and carry out the mission of patient care at Summa: to provide the highest quality, compassionate care and to contribute to a healthier community. Specifically, the intern should possess the ability to carry out the commitments of Summa Health: to serve with passion, to personalize care, to value every person, to take ownership, to work collaboratively, and to partner with the community.
-Ability to be self-directed in executing responsibilities within a team structure.
-Assumes accountability for demonstrating behaviors consistent with the customer service policy.
-Ability to effectively interact with all populations of patients/customers with an understanding of their needs for self-respect and dignity.

Level of Physical Demands:
-Medium: Exerts up to 20-50 pounds of force to move objects.
-Standing and walking for extended periods of time; pushes, pulls, carries and lifts light to medium loads.
-Exposure to blood, bodily fluids, and sharps; risks of falls, strains, contagious diseases, cuts from broken glass, needle punctures, etc.
-Possible exposure to selected hazardous substances (e.g., alcohol, chemotherapeutic agents, etc.).

$19.04/hr - $22.85/hr

The salary range on this job posting/advertising is base salary exclusive of any bonuses or differentials. Many factors, such as years of relevant experience and geographical location are considered when determining the starting rate of pay. We believe in the importance of pay equity and consider internal equity of our current team members when determining offers. Please keep in mind that the range that is listed is the full base salary range. Hiring at the maximum of the range would not be typical.