Job Information
Corewell Health Inpatient Pharmacy Intern Grand Rapids (Class of 2027 or 2028 Students) in Grand Rapids, Michigan
Internship will occur at Corewell Health West Grand Rapids Hospitals (Butterworth, Blodgett, and Helen DeVos Children’s Hospitals)
Applicants must be enrolled in a College of Pharmacy with anticipated graduation of May 2027.
Activities include:
Longitudinal development includes:
First summer: inpatient pharmacy technician responsibilities by providing technical assistance in processing, preparing, and delivering medications and supplies
Second summer: expansion of inpatient pharmacy technical skills and development with Investigational Drug Services or patient interaction in Medication History
Internship frequency:
Year-round staffing:
Two 8-hour shifts every other weekend
Approximately 3 holidays per year for duration of internship
Schoolyear staffing: during P3 year only, one additional 4-hour weeknight shift per week required
Summer staffing: up to full time work completing technical or clinical activities depending upon departmental needs
Job Summary
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.
Essential Functions
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 Spectrum Health assigned competencies by assigned due dates.
Qualifications
Required Bachelor's Degree or equivalent Enrolled in accredited PharmD program
Previous hospital pharmacy experience Preferred
LIC-Pharmacist Intern - STATE_MI State of Michigan required
Primary Location
SITE - Butterworth Hospital - 100 Michigan St - Grand Rapids
Department Name
Pharmacy Services - Butterworth
Employment Type
Part time
Shift
Rotating (United States of America)
Weekly Scheduled Hours
4
Hours of Work
6 a.m. to 11:59 p.m.
Days Worked
Monday to Sunday
Weekend Frequency
Every other weekend
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