UChicago Medicine · 2 weeks ago
Student Pharmacy Intern, Ambulatory Pharmacy, Population Health; Burr Ridge
Burr Ridge, IL
Internship
Onsite
Intern
$17/hr - $20/hrUChicago Medicine is a world-class academic healthcare system seeking a Student Pharmacy Intern in the Population Health Pharmacy Services at Burr Ridge. This role involves supporting value-based care metrics through patient outreach, medication adherence, and collaboration with an interdisciplinary care team to improve patient outcomes and ensure effective medication utilization.
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Responsibilities
Conduct proactive telephonic or electronic outreach to patients identified as having medication-related gaps in care (e.g., non-adherence for chronic conditions like diabetes or hypertension) to assess barriers
Screen patient profiles in the Electronic Health Record (EHR) and population health reports to identify high-risk patients who may benefit from clinical pharmacy intervention. Track and document all interventions, communications, and outcomes in the appropriate database to support quality metrics and reporting requirements for VBC contracts
Assist patients in overcoming medication access barriers, including running test claims to verify insurance coverage, processing prior authorizations, and coordinating with local pharmacies and providers to ensure seamless medication delivery and pickup
Obtain and verify accurate patient medication histories (drug, dose, route, frequency, indications, allergies) during transitions of care (e.g., hospital discharge, new patient intake) and document this information for pharmacist review
Collaborate with pharmacists, physicians, nurses, and payers to reduce treatment gaps and address healthcare concerns, effectively coordinating prescribed care across multiple stakeholders
Participate in quality improvement projects and team meetings focused on enhancing population health outcomes and promoting preventive care initiatives
Qualification
Required
High school diploma or equivalent (GED)
Current Illinois Pharmacy Technician License
Student currently enrolled in an accredited college of pharmacy
Preferred
Preferred one year of pharmacy experience in a hospital or retail pharmacy setting
Preferred hire during 2nd year of pharmacy school and work up until graduation
Company
UChicago Medicine
The University of Chicago Medicine has been at the forefront of medicine since 1927, when we cared for our first patients.
Founded in 1927
5001-10000 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$112.4MKey Investors
National Institutes of Health
2019-04-10Grant· $9M
2018-10-14Grant· $3.4M
2017-05-24Grant· $100M
Leadership Team
Ivan Samstein
Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, University of Chicago Medicine
Jason Keeler
Executive Vice President and COO
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