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