Job Description

ORGANIZATION INFORMATION:

Established in 1984, Equitas Health is a regional not-for-profit community-based healthcare system and federally qualified community health center look-alike. Its expanded mission has made it one of the nation’s largest HIV/AIDS, lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer/questioning (LGBTQ) healthcare organizations. With 17 offices in 11 cities, it serves more than 67,000 individuals in Ohio, Kentucky, and West Virginia each year through its diverse healthcare and social service delivery system focused around: primary and specialized medical care, retail pharmacy, dental, behavioral health, HIV/STI prevention, advocacy, and community health initiatives.

Equitas Health Pharmacy is a company of Equitas Health providing access, education, consultation and management of general retail and specialty pharmaceuticals for patients of Equitas Health and other Ohio providers, as well as the local community.

The pharmacy intern is responsible assisting the Pharmacy Manager and Pharmacists in daily operations of the Equitas Health Pharmacy, patient recruitment and retention with an emphasis on patients of the Equitas Health Medical Center and other 340B contracted providers; maintaining compliance with all legal and regulatory requirements of pharmacy practice. The pharmacy intern is expected to engage with medical providers to provide any requested pharmaceutical information.

SALARY: $37,000-$46,200

Benefits:

• PTO
• Vision
• Dental
• Health
• 401k
• Sick time
• Paid Holidays

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

Essential functions of the job include, but are not limited to, traveling, driving or having reliable transportation; written communication; utilizing a computer for typing, processing and conducting research; attending meetings. The Pharmacy Intern utilizes working knowledge and understanding of pharmaceuticals and pharmacy practice standards to deliver outstanding pharmaceutical care to patients and providers under the direction of the supervising pharmacist; transferring prescriptions in and out of the pharmacy under the directions of the supervising pharmacist; and presents to small and large groups.

MAJOR AREAS OF RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Provide superior customer service to patients, providers, community members, other employees and referral sources.
• Collaborate with the Equitas Health Medical Center providers and staff to optimize health outcomes for medical clinic patients.
• Provides consultation to patients, under the direction of a supervising pharmacist, to ensure their understanding of therapeutic regimens and specifics of administration, potential side effects, allergic precautions, etc.
• Utilizes skills and experience to effectively deliver Specialized Pharmaceutical therapy and services, including adherence programs, Specialty disease management and immunization services, as allowed by law
• Collaborate with case managers, behavioral health therapists, and any other supporting staff to ensure the access to, and continual adherence to all patients’ medication regimens.
• Understand and provided guidance on all necessary patient assistance services to ensure patients’ access to prescribed medications.
• Marketing the pharmacy clinical services to all medical offices and patients within the service area.
• Promote Equitas Health as a collaborator for excellence in HIV care.
• Be adherent with all state and federal pharmacy laws as they pertain to pharmacy practice.
• Work with the pharmacist team to build in-pharmacy clinical services, to increase health outcomes of patients and new patient referrals in a cost effective manner.
• Work with other Equitas Health departments to help patients utilize Equitas Health services to optimize their health and wellbeing.
• Any and all other duties as assigned by the Pharmacy Manager, Director of Pharmacy Services or acting supervisor.

EDUCATION/LICENSURE:

• Minimum of a High School Diploma/GED
• Enrolled in an accredited Pharmacy program
• Ohio pharmacy intern license that is in good standing

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and other Qualifications

• Ohio pharmacy intern license that is in good standing
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Possesses or willing to obtain education, accreditation and certification, as necessary, to provide the pharmaceutical care and services delivered by Equitas Health Pharmacy, including Medication Therapy Management, consultation in specific disease states and administration of injectable agents and immunizations, as necessary
• Knowledge of health and social service needs of persons with HIV/AIDS.

• Must have sensitivity to, interest in and competence in cultural differences, HIV/AIDS, minority health, sexual practices, chemical dependency and a demonstrated competence in working with persons of color, and gay/lesbian/bisexual/transgender community.
• Proficiency in all Microsoft Office applications and other computer applications required.
• Reliable transportation, driver’s license and proof of auto insurance required.

OTHER INFORMATION:

Background and reference checks will be conducted. In accordance with Equitas Health’s Drug-Free Workplace Policy, pre-employment drug testing will be administered. Hours may vary, including working some evenings and weekends based on workload. Individuals are not considered applicants until they have been asked to visit for an interview and at that time complete an application for employment. Completing the application does not guarantee employment. EOE/AA