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  • You must be accepted into an accredited pharmacy college and obtain an Ohio Board of Pharmacy Intern license within 120 days of hire. Experience is not required, but 0-2 years is preferred.
  • You will assist the medication safety pharmacist with event reviews, data analysis, compliance initiatives, and collaborate with staff to enhance patient safety and complete tasks effectively.

Requirements

  • Acceptance in an accredited college of Pharmacy.
  • Must possess a current Ohio Board of Pharmacy Intern license within 120 days of hire, unless current license is in place upon hire.
  • 0 years of relevant experience required.
  • 0-2 years of relevant experience preferred.

Responsibilities

  • Performs routine tasks of event review and assigned project work under the direction of a medication safety pharmacist.
  • Collaborate with the pharmacy and non-pharmacy staff members to complete assigned tasks in a timely and professional manner.
  • Demonstrate the ability to work both as a member of a team and work individually.
  • Interns must participate in continuing educational opportunities to meet the annual competency requirements and participate in training opportunities provided by department to develop ongoing skills in other areas of the pharmacy.
  • Interns must comply with all rules and regulation of the hospital and pharmacy department and must have an Ohio Board of Pharmacy Intern license by day of hire.
  • All interns must maintain a current Ohio Board of Pharmacy intern license throughout employment in order to work as Pharmacy Intern at the OSU Medical Center Department of Pharmacy.
  • This position functions to assist the medication safety pharmacist in providing a safe environment for patients, staff members and visitors.
  • Interns will review event reports to determine contributing factors to errors, severity of the harm to the person affected and probable solution(s) to prevent errors from occurring in future.
  • Under the guidance of the medication safety pharmacist, interns will help with data collection, data analysis, data presentation and discussion of various patient safety projects.
  • This position is also responsible for supporting initiatives of the medication safety pharmacist and other preceptors including regulatory compliance, policy maintenance, quality assurance and auditing.

FAQs

What is the primary role of a Pharmacy Intern 1 at OSU Medical Center?

The primary role of a Pharmacy Intern 1 is to assist the medication safety pharmacist in ensuring a safe environment for patients, staff members, and visitors by performing routine tasks, reviewing event reports, and supporting various patient safety projects.

What qualifications do I need to apply for this position?

Candidates must be accepted into an accredited college of Pharmacy and possess a current Ohio Board of Pharmacy Intern license within 120 days of hire, unless they already hold a current license at the time of hire.

Is prior experience required for this position?

No prior relevant experience is required, although 0-2 years of relevant experience is preferred.

Are Pharmacy Interns required to participate in educational opportunities?

Yes, interns must participate in continuing educational opportunities and training provided by the department to meet annual competency requirements and develop skills in other areas of pharmacy.

What are the working hours for this internship?

The position is regular part-time with varying shifts.

Who will I be working with in this role?

Pharmacy Interns will collaborate with pharmacy and non-pharmacy staff members under the direction of a medication safety pharmacist.

Is maintaining the Ohio Board of Pharmacy intern license necessary during employment?

Yes, all interns must maintain a current Ohio Board of Pharmacy intern license throughout their employment in order to work as a Pharmacy Intern.

What tasks will a Pharmacy Intern 1 perform under the guidance of a medication safety pharmacist?

The tasks include reviewing event reports, analyzing data, assisting in data collection and presentation, and supporting initiatives such as regulatory compliance and quality assurance.

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