Pharmacist Intern

Houston, TX
Full Time
Pharmacy
Entry Level
Position Summary
A Pharmacist Intern will work within a multi-disciplinary team to provide exceptional integrated care at Legacy Community Health under the supervision of a precepting pharmacist.  Under a supervision of a licensed pharmacist, a Pharmacist Intern performs patient counseling, drug utilization reviews of patient profiles to prevent drug-drug interactions, drug-disease interactions, and duplicative therapies, and to increase medication adherence for the ages of clients served (0-adult). 
Essential Duties & Functions
Under the supervision of a pharmacist, the pharmacist intern will:
  • Perform basic dispensing functionalities such as data entry, preparation of medications, completion of sales, counseling, etc. 
  • Perform outreach, review, and enrollment of select patients into the specialty pharmacy program.
  • Support patient outreach efforts for other on-going projects within the pharmacy as needed.  
  • Ensure the appropriateness of all medication orders, new prescriptions or refills, in reference to the client’s diagnosis, weight/body surface area, allergies, and drug interactions as evidenced by a review of the active medication profile, provider notes, and available pertinent laboratory information.
  • Practice pharmacy in compliance with all governing regulatory authorities.
  • Review patient profile to ensure appropriate drug selection and dosage.
  • Conduct/Review Drug Utilization Reviews to check for drug duplication, interactions or allergies.
  • Document adverse drug reactions and all relevant interactions with patient and healthcare provider.
  • Provide accurate, adequate, drug information/education to patients, families, and providers on drug interactions, side effects, dosage, and storage of pharmaceuticals.
  • Assess medication adherence during the process of medication counseling. 
  • Administer immunizations under protocol.
  • Demonstrate the ability to set priorities, work independently and cooperatively with others within and outside the department.
  • Present information (verbal and/or written) in a clear and concise manner.
  • Display friendliness, compassion, sensitivity, kindness and appropriate manners in interactions with patients, physicians and other ancillary healthcare staff.
  • Display open-mindedness and objectivity in relations with patients, physicians, and other ancillary healthcare staff.
  • Perform other duties as assigned.
Required Education, Certifications, Licenses, & Training
  • Enrollment in an accredited college/university of pharmacy 
  • Certification in immunization delivery, smoking cessation, and naloxone (or eligible) 
  • Valid pharmacist intern license from the Board of Pharmacy of the State of Texas
  • Must maintain BLS /CPR
  • Experience in/knowledge of HIV/AIDs, Geriatrics, and/or Pediatrics
Required Knowledge, Skills, and/or Abilities
  • Computer experience – Windows, Excel, and Accounting software.
  • Must be able to manage multiple deadlines and prioritize
  • Ability to speak Spanish
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