Pharmacy Intern - Inpatient, PRN

Join Cleveland Clinic Mercy Hospital and experience world-class healthcare at its best. Officially becoming a full member of the Cleveland Clinic Health System in 2021, Mercy Hospital offers a wide variety of medical specialties to the communities in and around Stark County. Here, you will work alongside passionate and dedicated caregivers, receive endless support and appreciation, and build a rewarding career with one of the most respected healthcare organizations in the world.

This Pharmacy Intern – Inpatient, PRN supports a high-volume hospital pharmacy that fills approximately 370–450 medications per day and collaborates closely with pharmacy leadership, a team of technicians, nurses, and other support caregivers. Interns rotate through multiple operational areas including triage—managing nursing requests, inventory tasks, and medication preparation—and carousel operations, which involve inventory management, Pyxis deliveries, batching, and supporting the IV room team. In the first year of the intern program, the caregiver primarily functions in a technician capacity, gaining experience in carousel operations, Pyxis runs, repackaging, sterile and non-sterile compounding, triaging calls, and inventory management. During the second and third years, the role expands to include more clinical exposure such as medication reconciliation, patient counseling, and additional pharmacist-led clinical workflows, providing a comprehensive inpatient pharmacy learning experience within a collaborative, fast-paced environment.

This is a PRN role. A caregiver in this position will work primarily days and afternoons from 7:00am to 3:30pm or 3:30pm to 12am. Requirements include every 3rd weekend or as needed. No on call expectation. Will work full time during the summer and as able to during the school year.

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:

• Enrollment in an accredited College of Pharmacy Program meeting education requirements to qualify for an Intern License in the State of Ohio OR international pharmacy experience meeting the requirements to qualify for the Foreign Graduate Pharmacy Intern License

• Current State Board of Pharmacy Intern License (PH/INT) before hire

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.

Pay Range

Minimum hourly: $23.00

Maximum hourly: $23.00

The pay range displayed on this job posting reflects the anticipated range for new hires. A successful candidate’s actual compensation will be determined after taking factors into consideration such as the candidate’s work history, experience, skill set and education. The pay range displayed does not include any applicable pay practices (e.g., shift differentials, overtime, etc.). The pay range does not include the value of Cleveland Clinic’s benefits package (e.g., healthcare, dental and vision benefits, retirement savings account contributions, etc.).