<p>Job Summary</p> <p>As a Pharmacy Intern, you will play a vital role in supporting the daily operations of our pharmacy while gaining valuable hands-on experience. Working under the supervision of licensed pharmacists, your responsibilities will include assisting with prescription dispensing, patient consultation, medication management, and maintaining a safe and efficient pharmacy environment. This position offers a valuable opportunity for pharmacy students to apply their knowledge, develop clinical skills, and contribute to patient care.</p> <p>Essential Job Duties & Responsibilities</p> <ul> <li>Receive prescription or refill requests and verify that all information is complete and accurate, while maintaining quality and productivity standards. </li><li>Receive verbal prescription orders, including refill authorizations, for non-controlled drugs from a prescriber or prescriber's agent </li><li>Transfer prescriptions for non-controlled substances </li><li>Contact a prescriber or prescriber's agent to obtain clarification for a prescription order if the clarification does not require the exercise of professional judgment. Provide exceptional patient care by engaging with patients and working to meet their needs. </li><li>Establish or maintain patient profiles, including lists of medications taken by individual patients. </li><li>Adhere to company, state, and federal regulations, policies, and laws, including HIPAA, DEA, and Ohio Board of Pharmacy requirements. </li><li>Maintain proper inventory levels by ordering appropriately and rotating stock. </li><li>Maintain proper storage and security conditions for drugs. </li><li>Maintain records for the pharmacy and ensure organization is kept up to standards for easy retrieval. </li><li>Perform related duties assigned by a licensed pharmacist. Areas of work are checked routinely for maintenance of quality control. Work is conducted in accordance with generally accepted standards of practice following departmental procedures and policies. </li><li>Receive and store incoming supplies, verify quantities against invoices, check for outdated medications in current inventory, and inform supervisors of stock needs and shortages. Keep records accordingly </li><li>Counsel patients on their medications under the direct supervision of a pharmacist </li><li>Prepare and administer vaccinations as allowed by federal and state law </li><li>Commit to continuing education by attending training and keeping up with policy changes. </li><li>Maintain confidentiality of all client, staff and agency-related data in accordance with The Centers policies. </li></ul> <p>Job Qualifications</p> <ul> <li>Currently enrolled in an accredited Doctor of Pharmacy (Pharm.D.) program or Bachelor of Pharmacy (B.Pharm) program, with an active intern license or eligibility to obtain one. </li><li>Familiarity with pharmacy laws, regulations, and best practices, including knowledge of HIPAA and patient confidentiality. </li><li>Effective Communication and customer service skills to interact effectively with patients, healthcare professionals, and pharmacy staff. </li><li>Meticulous attention to detail to ensure accurate prescription processing and documentation, minimizing errors and promoting patient safety. </li><li>A commitment to maintaining a high level of professionalism, ethical conduct, and adherence to pharmacy standards and guidelines. </li><li>BLS certified or willing to become certified </li><li>Certified to administer vaccines or willing to become certified </li></ul> <p>Knowledge</p> <ul> <li>Pharmaceutical knowledge: Understanding how different medications work, potential side effects, and drug interactions. </li><li>Customer and Personal Service - Knowledge of principles and processes for providing customer and personal services. This includes customer needs assessment, meeting quality standards for services, and evaluation of customer satisfaction. </li><li>Mathematics - Knowledge of arithmetic, algebra, and their applications. </li><li>English Language- Knowledge of the structure and content of the English language including the meaning and spelling of words, rules of composition, and grammar. </li></ul> <p>Skills</p> <ul> <li>Active Listening - Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times. </li><li>Reading Comprehension - Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work-related documents. </li><li>Speaking - Talking to others to convey information effectively. </li><li>Service Orientation - Actively looking for ways to help people. </li><li>Social Perceptiveness - Being aware of others' reactions and understanding why they react as they do. </li></ul> <p>Abilities</p> <ul> <li>Oral Comprehension - The ability to listen to and understand information and ideas presented through spoken words and sentences. </li><li>Oral Expression - The ability to communicate information and ideas in speaking so others will understand. </li><li>Written Comprehension - The ability to read and understand information and ideas presented in writing. </li><li>Problem Sensitivity - The ability to tell when something is wrong or is likely to go wrong. It does not involve solving the problem, only recognizing that there is a problem. </li><li>Speech Recognition - The ability to identify and understand the speech of another person. </li></ul> <p>About The Centers</p> <p>The Centers fights for equity by healing, teaching, and inspiring individuals and families to reach their full potential. We provide health, family, and workforce services at 11 locations throughout Greater Cleveland, creating life-changing solutions for people to lead healthier and more successful lives. We strive to be a service-oriented workplace that pioneers and co-creates solutions while fostering belonging in community where our team members thrive.</p> <p>Wellbeing and Benefits</p> <ul> <li> <p>Providing quality benefits to our staff is important to us. Just as important is our staff's well-being. That's why we offer a number of choices to meet the different needs of our staff.</p> </li><li> <p>Choice of medical and dental plans</p> </li><li> <p>Health Savings Account</p> </li><li> <p>Flexible Spending Account for Health and Dependent Care</p> </li><li> <p>Vision</p> </li><li> <p>Support for continuing education and credential renewal</p> </li><li> <p>Life Insurance</p> </li><li> <p>Retirement Savings (401k) with a company contribution</p> </li><li> <p>Mental Health Support</p> </li><li> <p>Employee Assistance Program</p> </li><li> <p>Calm Subscription Short</p> </li><li> <p>Longterm Disability</p> </li></ul> <p>The Centers is an Equal Opportunity Employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.</p> <p>Other details</p> <ul> <li>Pay Type Hourly </li><li>Min Hiring Rate $18.00 </li><li>Max Hiring Rate $23.00 </li></ul> <p>Apply Now</p> <ul> <li>5209 Detroit Ave, Cleveland, OH 44102, USA </li></ul>