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The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center

16d ago

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

AI generated summary

  • You need a high school diploma, acceptance into an accredited pharmacy college, and must obtain an Ohio intern license within 120 days. Ongoing education is required for continued employment.
  • You will prepare and deliver medications, maintain inventory, support pharmacists, ensure compliance, and participate in training while assisting with pharmaceutical services and documentation.

Requirements

  • For Hire: High school diploma. 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.
  • On going: Intern license must be maintained for continued employment. Must participate in continuing educational opportunities to meet the annual competency requirements and develop ongoing skills in other areas of the pharmacy.

Responsibilities

  • Under the direction of a pharmacist and in coordination with pharmacy technicians, prepares unit dose and intravenous medications for dispensing to patients. Makes scheduled deliveries to appointed nursing units to deliver medications to patients while ensuring that our department meets medication security requirements set forth by The Joint Commission. Maintains stock levels of medications to avoid delays in service to patients. Demonstrates ability to work as a member of a team. Intern must participate in continuing educational opportunities to meet the annual competency requirements and participate in continual training opportunities provided by department to develop ongoing skills in other areas of the pharmacy. Intern must comply with all rules and regulation of the hospital and pharmacy department. All interns must maintain a current Ohio Board of Pharmacy intern license throughout employment to work as Pharmacy Intern at OSUMC Department of Pharmacy. This position functions to assist the licensed pharmacist in providing pharmaceutical services to patients, as well as providing necessary services and information to nursing and medical staff. These services include preparation and packaging of medications, distribution of medications, supplies and equipment, maintaining proper inventory levels, ensuring medications are in date and secure, keeping appropriate records and documentation, and submitting patient charges/credits. This position is also responsible for supporting initiatives of area supervisors and managers.

FAQs

What is the primary responsibility of a pharmacy intern?

The primary responsibility of a pharmacy intern is to assist the licensed pharmacist in providing pharmaceutical services to patients, which includes preparing and packaging medications, ensuring proper inventory levels, and maintaining medication security.

What qualifications are required for this position?

Candidates must have a high school diploma and acceptance in an accredited college of pharmacy. Additionally, they must possess a current Ohio Board of Pharmacy intern license within 120 days of hire, unless they already have a license upon hire.

How long do I have to obtain my Ohio Board of Pharmacy intern license after hiring?

You must obtain your Ohio Board of Pharmacy intern license within 120 days of hire if you do not already have one in place upon hiring.

Is ongoing education required for this position?

Yes, ongoing education is required. Interns must participate in continuing educational opportunities to meet annual competency requirements and to develop ongoing skills in other areas of the pharmacy.

Are there specific medication security requirements the intern must follow?

Yes, the intern must ensure that the pharmacy department meets the medication security requirements set forth by The Joint Commission.

Can I work part-time as a pharmacy intern?

Yes, this position is classified as intermittent with varying shifts, allowing for part-time work.

Will I be required to interact with nursing and medical staff?

Yes, as a pharmacy intern, you will provide necessary services and information to nursing and medical staff in addition to preparing and distributing medications.

What should I do if I do not maintain my intern license?

You must maintain your intern license for continued employment in this position, as it is a requirement of the job.

What type of duties will I be performing in this position?

Duties include preparation and packaging of medications, distribution of medications, maintaining proper inventory levels, ensuring medications are in date and secure, keeping appropriate records and documentation, and submitting patient charges/credits.

Is teamwork emphasized in this role?

Yes, the ability to work as a member of a team is a key aspect of this position.

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The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center

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At The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center you will find more than a job – you can establish a career that allows you to actually change the face of medicine. As central Ohio's only academic medical center, we emphasize learning, development and innovation in order to offer the very best in personalized care to over 1.7 million patients each year. There's plenty of opportunity for career growth too, because Ohio State's Wexner Medical Center encompasses seven hospitals, fourteen primary care offices, a walk-in clinic, two After-Hours Care locations and eleven multi-specialty clinics, as well as the College of Medicine, the School of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences, the health sciences library and the Faculty Group Practice. You'll find clinical care offered in virtually every medical specialty and subspecialty and an interdisciplinary team of healthcare experts beyond compare. Ohio State offers great pay, complete benefits, state retirement options, tuition assistance and access to the cultural and sporting resources at one of the nation’s largest universities (learn more at wexnermedical.osu.edu/careers). Outside of work, you'll discover a great quality of life. Columbus is the nation's 14th largest city with beautiful neighborhoods and a full range of activities and entertainment options. Everything we do is driven by our strategic plan, which is built on our mission to improve health in Ohio and across the world through innovation in research, education and patient care. To accomplish this, our vision calls us to push the boundaries of discovery and knowledge to solve significant problems and deliver unparalleled care. If this sounds appealing to you and you share our values of inclusiveness, determination, empathy, sincerity, ownership and innovation, Ohio State may be the perfect fit for you. Apply today and let's see what we can do together to change the world through medicine.