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The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center

1mo ago

  • Internship
    Full-time
    Summer Internship
  • Healthcare
    Education & Teaching
  • Columbus, +2
  • Quick Apply

AI generated summary

  • You must be accepted into an accredited pharmacy college and obtain an Ohio Board of Pharmacy Intern license within 120 days of hire. No experience required; 0-2 years preferred.
  • You will assist with formulary management, collaborate with staff, prepare documents, conduct data analysis, research drug information, and support quality initiatives under supervision.

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 tasks related to formulary management, medication use evaluation, and provision of medication information under supervision of Drug Information Pharmacy Specialists and the Medication Utilization Coordinator.
  • 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 drug information pharmacists within the Center for Drug Policy to provide detailed medical information, assist with drug formulary maintenance, and upkeep of various guidelines and documents for the Department of Pharmacy.
  • Interns will: assist with preparation of documents for Pharmacy and Therapeutics Committees to review formulary change requests and new drug additions; develop reference materials and guidance documents for internal pharmacy use; assist with routine reviews and/or updates to pharmacy policies and clinical guidelines; data analysis and reporting; support pharmacy drug shortage mitigation and product tracking efforts; and research drug information requests.
  • This position is also responsible for supporting quality initiatives of the Center for Drug Policy and other preceptors including regulatory compliance, 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 drug information pharmacists in providing medical information, maintaining drug formulary, and ensuring compliance with various guidelines while collaborating with pharmacy and non-pharmacy staff.

What qualifications are required for this position?

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

Is prior experience necessary for this position?

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

Will I receive training as an intern?

Yes, interns must participate in continuing educational opportunities and training provided by the department to enhance their skills throughout their employment.

What are the main tasks that a Pharmacy Intern will perform?

Interns will assist with document preparation for formulary reviews, develop reference materials, update pharmacy policies and guidelines, conduct data analysis, support drug shortage efforts, and research drug information requests.

Is this position full-time or part-time?

The position is classified as regular, with varying shifts that typically indicate part-time hours.

What is the necessary licensing for this role?

Interns must have an Ohio Board of Pharmacy Intern license and must maintain it throughout their employment.

Will I be working independently or as part of a team?

Interns are expected to demonstrate the ability to work both independently and as a member of a team while completing assigned tasks.

Are there specific quality initiatives that Pharmacy Interns support?

Yes, Pharmacy Interns support quality initiatives related to regulatory compliance, quality assurance, and auditing within the Center for Drug Policy and other preceptors.

How does this position fit within the Pharmacy department?

This position assists the Drug Information Pharmacy Specialists and the Medication Utilization Coordinator, contributing to formulary management and providing detailed medical information as part of the pharmacy team.

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