Job Description

Embark on a Pharmacist Intern Adventure with Us at Legacy Community Health

Join us at Legacy Community Health as a Pharmacist Intern, where you'll integrate into a dynamic, multi-disciplinary team dedicated to pioneering the future of community healthcare. Under the expert guidance of a precepting pharmacist, you'll offer exceptional integrated care that significantly impacts the lives of our clients, from infants to adults. As a crucial member of the team, you'll develop your skills in patient counseling, drug utilization reviews, and medication adherence, making a meaningful contribution to the heart of our healthcare ecosystem.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform essential dispensing tasks, including data entry, medication preparation, and sales completion, while providing insightful patient counseling.
• Conduct outreach and enroll select patients in our specialty pharmacy program, supporting ongoing pharmacy initiatives with proactive communication.
• Ensure the accuracy and appropriateness of medication orders by reviewing patient profiles, provider notes, and relevant laboratory information.
• Practice compliance with all regulatory authorities, maintaining rigorous standards of pharmacy operations.
• Engage in comprehensive Drug Utilization Reviews to detect drug duplications, interactions, or allergies.
• Document and communicate adverse drug reactions and patient interactions to healthcare providers.
• Provide educational guidance to patients, families, and healthcare providers about drug interactions, side effects, and proper pharmaceutical storage.
• Assess and promote medication adherence through targeted counseling sessions.
• Administer immunizations following established protocols.
• Exhibit a cooperative spirit and set priorities effectively while working both independently and collaboratively.
• Convey information clearly and concisely, fostering positive interactions with all healthcare professionals.
• Approach interactions with friendliness, compassion, and sensitivity, ensuring a supportive healthcare environment.

Qualifications & Skills

• Active enrollment in an accredited college or university of pharmacy.
• Eligible or certified in immunization delivery, smoking cessation, and naloxone administration.
• Possess a valid Pharmacist Intern License from the Texas State Board of Pharmacy.
• Maintain current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification, including CPR.
• Experience or familiarity with specialized fields such as HIV/AIDS, Geriatrics, and/or Pediatrics is preferred.

About Legacy Community Health

As the largest Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) in Southeast Texas, Legacy Community Health has been delivering comprehensive, high-quality, and affordable health care for nearly 40 years.

With more than 50 clinics across the Greater Houston and Gulf Coast region, we continue to grow strategically and invest in our communities. By innovating how care is delivered, we've stayed at the forefront of connecting our communities to healthevery day, in every way.

At Legacy, we know our success is powered by our people. We're always looking for talented, passionate individuals who want more than a jobthey want a meaningful career that makes a real impact.

Explore our open positions and see if a career at Legacy is right for you.

Core Employee Expectations

At Legacy Community Health, our missionDriving healthy change in our communitiesguides everything we do. To fulfill this mission, every team member is expected to embody the following core attributes in their daily work, regardless of role or department:

Approachable & Collaborative

We bring our expertise without ego. In a collaborative healthcare environment, humility fosters trust and teamwork. Our employees value diverse perspectives, seek input from others, and are unafraid to acknowledge when they need help. We stay grounded in our purpose: to serve patients and communities with compassion and humility.

Driven & Committed

We are driven by a deep commitment to excellence in patient care and organizational improvement. Our employees take initiative, embrace challenges, and go the extra mile to support our mission. Whether improving patient outcomes, streamlining processes, or stepping up in times of need, we are always striving to drive healthy changewithin ourselves, our teams, and the communities we serve.

Perceptive & Thoughtful Communicators

We value emotional intelligence as much as clinical or technical skill. Our team members demonstrate sound judgment, cultural sensitivity, and the ability to navigate complex situations with empathy and professionalism. They communicate clearly and respectfully with patients, families, and colleagues, building trust and fostering a safe, inclusive environment for all.

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