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The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center

1mo ago

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

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  • You must be a HS graduate or equivalent, accepted into an accredited pharmacy college, and obtain an Ohio Board of Pharmacy Intern license within 120 days of hire, if not already licensed.
  • You will prepare and dispense medications, assist with order entry, maintain inventory, ensure medication security, support pharmacists, and comply with regulatory standards.

Requirements

  • HS Graduate or Equivalent.
  • 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.

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. Assists pharmacists with medication order entry into the pharmacy computer system. 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. 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 OSU Medical Center 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 are the primary responsibilities of a Pharmacy Intern at OSU Medical Center?

The Pharmacy Intern assists licensed pharmacists in providing pharmaceutical services to patients, including preparation and packaging of medications, distribution, maintaining inventory levels, ensuring medication security, and keeping appropriate records and documentation.

What qualifications do I need to apply for this position?

To apply for the Pharmacy Intern position, you must be a high school graduate or equivalent, accepted into an accredited college of pharmacy, and possess a current Ohio Board of Pharmacy Intern license within 120 days of hire.

Is there a requirement for continuing education for Pharmacy Interns?

Yes, Pharmacy Interns must participate in continuing educational opportunities to meet annual competency requirements and training opportunities provided by the department to develop ongoing skills.

Are there any shifts for this position?

The position is intermittent with a 0.2 rotating shift.

Do I need to maintain my license during employment?

Yes, interns must maintain a current Ohio Board of Pharmacy intern license throughout their employment to work as a Pharmacy Intern at OSU Medical Center Department of Pharmacy.

What is the role of a Pharmacy Intern in ensuring medication security?

The Pharmacy Intern is responsible for ensuring that medications are secured according to The Joint Commission's medication security requirements when delivering them to nursing units.

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

The Pharmacy Intern will work as a member of a team, coordinating efforts with pharmacists and pharmacy technicians.

Are there specific documentation responsibilities associated with this role?

Yes, the Pharmacy Intern is responsible for keeping appropriate records and documentation regarding medication preparation, distribution, and patient charges/credits.

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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.