Pharmacy Intern

Pharmacy InternUC Health is hiring a part time Pharmacy Intern for the Specialty Pharmacy at the University of Cincinnati's Medical Center.The Pharmacy Intern provides support to pharmacists, clinical pharmacy specialists, and pharmacy leadership in all aspects of providing pharmacy services. Functions performed under the supervision of a pharmacist include but are not limited to interdisciplinary patient care rounds, admission medication history, medication counseling and patient education, drug information, drug dosing, drug preparation, drug distribution, and medication administration as allowed by law.About University of Cincinnati Medical Center:As part of the Clifton Campus of UC Health, Greater Cincinnati's academic health system, University of Cincinnati Medical Center has served Greater Cincinnati and Northern Kentucky for nearly 200 years. Each year, hundreds of thousands of patients receive care from our world-renowned clinicians and care team. Our experts utilize the most advanced medical knowledge and technology available, providing a level of specialty and subspecialty medical care that is not available anywhere else in Greater Cincinnati.Unit Details:Intern program incorporating operations and clinical opportunitiesLearning environment that allows for constant developmentNo on-call requirementsResponsibilitiesProvide support for the Drug Policy Development Committee and Subcommittees in UC Health's formulary system for inpatients and ambulatory patientsMaintain and update the record of DPD and subcommittee actions monthly.Develop New Drug Memos to provide education to staff on new drugs added to the formulary.Update and format approved guidelines, therapeutic interchanges, and other formulary support tools once approved by DPDTabulate formulary changes associated with cost savings for the system.Support drug information and educationDevelop drug information responses on request.Provide notice of alternatives to drug shortagesDevelop system-level communications for notable policy updates and procedural changes.Support formulary and operational quality improvement initiativesAssess medication use and compliance with the health-system formulary.Conduct medication use evaluations per DPD and subcommittee requestsSupport the enhancement of technology used in the medication use processMaintains competence required for current job title/positionMaintains current intern registration.Attends pharmacy staff meetings.Participates in orientation, education, and training programs; reviews literature and other materials as assignedCompletes all competence/skills assessment requirements.Meets hospital and department standards of performance.Maintains a neat, professional, and well-groomed appearance; observes pharmacy dress code; wears identification badge at all timesQualificationsEducation: High school diploma or GED, the minimum required. Must be accepted to or enrolled in an accredited college of pharmacy, the minimum required.License and Certification: Current pharmacy intern registration that is recognized by the Ohio State Board of Pharmacy.Work Experience: 0-6 months of equivalent experience, the minimum required. 1-2 years equivalent experience, preferred.Required Skills and Knowledge: Ability to perform work accurately with attention to detail within specified time periods; work cooperatively with health-system and pharmacy staff; handle frequent interruptions and adapt to changes in workload and work schedule; set priorities and solve problems; respond quickly to emergency requests; communicate effectively (orally and in writing), and assist in meeting the pharmaceutical care needs of the patient populations served by the organization.Join our team to BE UC Health. Be Extraordinary. Be Supported. Be Hope. Apply Today!The expected starting salary range for this position is between $19.00/hr.- $24.01/hr.The actual pay rate for this position will be dependent on a variety of factors, including an applicant's years of experience, unique skills and abilities, alignment with similar internal candidates, marketplace factors, and other requirements for the position.