Medication History Pharmacy Intern Class of 2028 Students at Corewell Health

Grand Rapids, Michigan, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

03 May, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

02 Feb, 26

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Medication Reconciliation, Patient Interaction, Documentation, Pharmacy Technician Skills, Medication Automation Systems, Drug Information, Patient Care Activities, Data Entry, Research

Industry

Hospitals and Health Care

Description

About Pharmacy Medication History In Med History, our goal is to obtain the best possible medication history for each patient admitted to the hospital. This step is crucial to completion of Joint Commission accreditation-mandated medication reconciliation. Medication History Technicians claim patients from a work list based on the patient’s location and the tech's scheduled shift assignment. Technicians follow a structured interview with the patient or caregiver and document the information into the electronic medical record. Discrepancies are communicated directly to the provider/pharmacist for resolution. Must be enrolled in pharmacy school with an anticipated PharmD graduation date of May 2028. Internship will occur at Corewell Health Grand Rapids Hospitals (Butterworth, Blodgett, and Helen DeVos Children’s Hospitals). In this position, the pharmacy intern will support the medication history technician team with direct patient interaction in obtaining and documenting medication history for a variety of patient populations Internship frequency: Year-round staffing: two 8-hour shifts every other weekend and approximately 3 holidays per year for duration of internship Schoolyear staffing: one additional 4-hour weeknight shift per week during P3 year required Summer staffing: up to full time work completing technical or clinical activities depending upon departmental needs Med History Intern Scope of Work Under the direct supervision of a Pharmacist, formulates, prepares, and delivers medications and pharmaceutical supplies. Exercises professional judgment in the interpretation of orders. Trained in medication reconciliation duties and pharmacy technician skills. Works with multiple medication automation systems. Interprets physician’s orders checking for correct dose, drug, route, rate and frequency of administration. Reviews patient profile for allergies, duplication of drugs and drug interactions and accurately enters orders into computer under the supervision of a pharmacist. Aseptically reconstitutes, filters, prepares and labels parenteral, sterile products, and chemotherapy, and dispenses other medications under the supervision of a pharmacist. Maintains documentation and record keeping. Participates in patient care activities such as drug use monitoring, pharmacokinetics dosing service and nutritional support services. Provides drug information to physicians, nurses, and other members of the team in collaboration with a pharmacist. Participates in special projects, such as data entry or research. Completes all Corewell Health assigned competencies by assigned due dates. Qualifications Bachelor's Degree or equivalent Enrolled in accredited PharmD program required Previous hospital pharmacy experience preferred LIC-Pharmacist Intern - STATE_MI State of Michigan required How Corewell Health cares for you Comprehensive benefits package to meet your financial, health, and work/life balance goals. Learn more here. On-demand pay program powered by Payactiv Discounts directory with deals on the things that matter to you, like restaurants, phone plans, spas, and more! Optional identity theft protection, home and auto insurance, pet insurance Traditional and Roth retirement options with service contribution and match savings Eligibility for benefits is determined by employment type and status Primary Location SITE - Butterworth Hospital - 100 Michigan St NE - Grand Rapids Department Name Pharmacy Butterworth - Grand Rapids Hosp Employment Type Part time Shift Day (United States of America) Weekly Scheduled Hours 4 Hours of Work Between 6 a.m. and 11:59 p.m. Days Worked Variable Weekend Frequency Every other weekend CURRENT COREWELL HEALTH TEAM MEMBERS – Please apply through Find Jobs from your Workday team member account. This career site is for Non-Corewell Health team members only. Corewell Health is committed to providing a safe environment for our team members, patients, visitors, and community. We require a drug-free workplace and require team members to comply with the MMR, Varicella, Tdap, and Influenza vaccine requirement if in an on-site or hybrid workplace category. We are committed to supporting prospective team members who require reasonable accommodations to participate in the job application process, to perform the essential functions of a job, or to enjoy equal benefits and privileges of employment due to a disability, pregnancy, or sincerely held religious belief. Corewell Health grants equal employment opportunity to all qualified persons without regard to race, color, national origin, sex, disability, age, religion, genetic information, marital status, height, weight, gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status, or any other legally protected category. An interconnected, collaborative culture where all are encouraged to bring their whole selves to work, is vital to the health of our organization. As a health system, we advocate for equity as we care for our patients, our communities, and each other. From workshops that develop cultural intelligence, to our inclusion resource groups for people to find community and empowerment at work, we are dedicated to ongoing resources that advance our values of diversity, equity, and inclusion in all that we do. We invite those that share in our commitment to join our team. You may request assistance in completing the application process by calling 616.486.7447. People are at the heart of everything we do, and the inspiration for our legacy of outstanding outcomes, innovation, strong community partnerships, philanthropy and transparency. Corewell Health is a not-for-profit health system that provides health care and coverage with an exceptional team of 60,000+ dedicated people—including more than 11,500 physicians and advanced practice providers and more than 15,000 nurses providing care and services in 22 hospitals, 300+ outpatient locations and several post-acute facilities—and Priority Health, a provider-sponsored health plan serving more than 1.2 million members. Through experience and collaboration, we are reimagining a better, more equitable model of health and wellness.

Responsibilities

The pharmacy intern will support the medication history technician team by obtaining and documenting medication history for patients. They will work under the supervision of a pharmacist to prepare and deliver medications and participate in patient care activities.