Pharmacy Intern - Summer 2027 Internship

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Join Cleveland Clinic Fairview Hospital and experience world-class healthcare at its best. Cleveland Clinic Fairview Hospital is a proud Magnet Hospital awarded by the American Nurses Credentialing Center, the highest honor an organization can receive for professional nursing practice.  On our team, you will provide stellar care at one of the top healthcare organizations in the nation.

As a Pharmacy Intern, a caregiver in this role will gain hands-on experience supporting inpatient pharmacy operations at Fairview Hospital, a large acute care facility serving a broad range of patient populations across inpatient medicine, surgical services and specialty care. During the first year, interns receive training similar to pharmacy technicians and rotate through core pharmacy stations, including the medication carousel and IV room. Interns are encouraged to develop IV preparation skills and will receive IV training if needed, though prior IV training is not required. Interns who continue into a second year can expand their experience to include clinical activities such as medication histories, transitions of care, research and quality assurance projects. Opportunities to shadow clinical pharmacists are also available for those interested in exploring clinical pharmacy practice.

A caregiver in this position will work 8-hour day and evening shifts between 7:00 AM and 11:30 PM, with weekend coverage required every fourth weekend. The internship is expected to begin in summer 2027, with the start date determined based on candidate availability, ideally no later than mid-June 2027. The position will continue into the academic year, with scheduling arranged around the caregiver’s availability.

A caregiver who excels in this role will:  

• Review and assess medication orders to identify, prevent, and resolve potential and actual drug related issues. 

• Recommend formulary alternatives when appropriate. 

• Compound and prepare medications for delivery to patient care areas. 

• Provide drug information and education to medical staff and patients. 

• Communicate with physicians and other clinicians as necessary to facilitate care. 

Minimum qualifications for the ideal future caregiver include:  

• Enrolled in an accredited College of Pharmacy program and meets education requirements to qualify for intern license in the State of Ohio OR International pharmacy experience which meets the requirements to qualify for the Foreign Graduate Pharmacy Intern License. 

• Current State Board of Pharmacy Intern License (PH/INT) before your start date. 

Physical Requirements:

• Typical physical demands include ability to perform job while standing, reaching, stretching and sitting for prolonged periods; manual dexterity sufficient to perform computer functions of job.

Personal Protective Equipment:

• Follows Standard Precautions using personal protective equipment as required for procedures.

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.

Decisions concerning employment, transfers and promotions are made upon the basis of the best qualified candidate without regard to color, race, religion, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, ancestry, status as a disabled or Vietnam era veteran or any other characteristic protected by law. Information provided on this application may be shared with any Cleveland Clinic Health System facility. 

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Cleveland Clinic is pleased to be an equal employment opportunity employer.