Pharmacy Intern (Medication History) - Part Time Weekends

Employment Type:

Part time

Shift:

Weekend Shift

Description:

Pharmacy Intern or Medication Historian

About the job:

The Medication Historian assists with compiling an accurate and complete patient medication history. Interviews patients and uses a standardized tool to record all patient medication information including prescribed medications, over-the-counter medications, dietary and herbal supplements. Works with patients/family members to maintain updated medication lists, communicates pertinent findings to appropriate care team members, and identifies and facilitates correction of medication discrepancies.

What we are looking for:

• Education: High school graduation or equivalent
• Licensure / Certification: Approved Pharmacy Technician Certification or Pharmacy Intern License
• Experience: 1-3 years of retail pharmacy experience preferred
• Effective Communication Skills
• Ability to interact efficiently with patients and families while also demonstrating empathy and sensitivity when gathering required medication information
• Aptitude in mathematical manipulations (ratio, proportions, multiplication, division, decimals, and fractions)

What you will do:

• Gathers information about the patient's medications from family or directly from the patient in the Emergency Room or inpatient settings.
• Compiles a complete list of patient's medications, including name, dosage, frequency, route and compliance history, OTC, and herbal supplements.
• Collects information on patient's drug allergies and reactions.
• Enters obtained information into appropriate application/system.
• Communicates with physician offices, retail pharmacies, or other sources to verify medications as needed.
• Compares medication list to indications and medical history if available.
• Identify medication discrepancies and facilitate correction or escalation to pharmacists for follow-up, if needed.
• Demonstrates responsibility and acts independently, in areas not requiring the professional judgment of a pharmacist/nurse/prescriber.

Ministry/Facility Information:

Mount Carmel, a member of Trinity Health, has been a transforming healing presence in Central Ohio for over 135 years. Mount Carmel serves over 1.3 million patients each year at our five hospitals, free-standing emergency centers, outpatient facilities, surgery centers, urgent care centers, primary care and specialty care physician offices, community outreach sites and homes across the region. Mount Carmel College of Nursing offers one of Ohio's largest undergraduate, graduate, and doctor of nursing programs. If you're seeking a rewarding career where your purpose, passion, and desire to make a difference come alive, we invite you to consider joining our team. Here, care is provided by all of us For All of You!

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class.

Our Commitment

Rooted in our Mission and Core Values, we honor the dignity of every person and recognize the unique perspectives, experiences, and talents each colleague brings. By finding common ground and embracing our differences, we grow stronger together and deliver more compassionate, person-centered care. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.