GRX Holdings, LLC, a privately-held company based in West Des Moines owning Medicap Pharmacy retail pharmacy locations, has an opening for Clinical Student Pharmacist full-time during the summer and part-time during the school year at our OneroRx Corporate office in West Des Moines.

Under regular supervision of a licensed pharmacist the Clinical Intern will provide a full range of patient services by assisting with clinical programs and medication therapy management encounters as allowable by Iowa law for a Pharmacist-Intern. 

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Has a pharmacy student intern license from the board of pharmacy
• Follow company policies and procedures including patient confidentiality.
• Conduct Medication Therapy Management encounters including comprehensive medication reviews (CMRs) and Targeted Interventions (TIPs) under pharmacist supervision.
• Following the completion of proper training, verify patient demographics and submit refill requests at patient’s request.
• Perform patient assessments (medication histories, adherence evaluations, disease state monitoring)
• Identify and document medication-related problems and assist in developing care plans
• Provide patient education on medications, disease states, and lifestyle modifications
• Accurately document clinical encounters in appropriate platforms to support billing and reimbursement
• Assist in delivering and documenting billable clinical service including but not limited to remote patient monitoring, A1C collection, wellness visits.
• Participate in follow-up and continuity of care for patients enrolled in clinical programs
• Assist in planning and organizing clinical services (vaccination clinics, health screenings)
• Assist in business outreach and scheduling for off site vaccine clinics
• Maintain accurate and timely documentation in electronic health records and billing platforms
• Create educational content for sites to utilize for patient care activities
• Perform other duties as assigned.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE 

• High school diploma or GED
• Strong science background
• Knowledge of the metric system and good math skills
• Familiarity with pharmacy terminology 
• Medication names and aseptic techniques desirable
• Pharmacy intern license required

 ENVIRONMENTAL ADAPTABILITY

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Work in performed in clean, well-lighted, and well-ventilated areas
• Standing for extended periods of time may be required.
• The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet to moderate.
• Employees may work evenings, nights, weekends, and holidays. This includes a normal schedule of working hours, but also includes being available in the event of crises, or other emergencies or functions outside the normal scheduled hours.
• The position may include stress due to pressures with dealing with a number of different personalities where patience is required
• Frequent work interruptions may occur