Pharmacy Intern - Contingent

Pharmacy Intern

The Pharmacy Intern assists the pharmacist in assuring timely and accurate provision of medications to patients. Routine intern functions are performed under the direct supervision of a pharmacist. These functions may include unit dose dispensing, intravenous admixing, inventory control, record keeping and billing, and the extensive use of equipment and automated technology. Based on ability, experience, and performance, the Pharmacy Intern may perform increasingly clinical activities of the pharmacy, under direct supervision of a pharmacist.

What We Are Looking For:

• Enrolled and in good standing at an accredited College of Pharmacy program
• Current licensure as a Pharmacy Intern with the Ohio State Board of Pharmacy
• Previous hospital pharmacy and/or pharmacy intern experience is preferred
• Effective communication skills
• Ability to follow procedures and accept increasing levels of responsibilities commensurate with knowledge and skill attainment.

What You Will Do:

• Assists the pharmacist in the technical and professional functions required in the preparation, dispensing, record keeping, counseling, and delivery of medications using proper aseptic technique, correct calculations, proper documentation, and appropriate use of clinical resources.
• Prepares intravenous admixtures and other sterile products, including chemotherapy by using proper aseptic technique.
• Compounds medications by using proper technique and calculations (ie. ointments, creams, oral liquids, enteral tube feeding preparations).
• Assists the pharmacist in the filling of orders/prescriptions.
• Prepares sterile products; properly labels medications and maintains records of packaging as required by department Policy and Procedures and state and federal law.
• Assists the pharmacist in providing drug information to patients and other health care professionals, advising on proper methods, usage, and cautions associated with medications.
• Prepares and restocks drugs for automated dispensing cabinets.
• Performs clinical duties under direct supervision of a licensed pharmacist, including medication reconciliation, adverse drug event reviews, renal dosing, medication utilization reviews, patient rounds with physicians, presentations for education purposes, and other clinical duties as directed by preceptor.
• Assists in the management of pharmacy inventory by providing information to pharmacy purchasing, removing expired contaminated or deteriorated stock when detected, helping maintain perpetual inventories, and processing non-formulary requests.

Our Commitment:

Rooted in our Mission and Core Values, we honor the dignity of every person and recognize the unique perspectives, experiences, and talents each colleague brings. By finding common ground and embracing our differences, we grow stronger together and deliver more compassionate, person-centered care. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.