Pharmacy Intern - Pharmacy

Pharmacy Intern

Functioning within the Health System’s mission, values, objectives, policies and procedures, the Pharmacy Intern provides optimum level of supportive pharmaceutical services to patients and other health care providers within the guidelines of applicable local, state, and federal laws, and regulations. Provides all levels of assistance to the pharmacist to assure the delivery of the correct medication, strength, and dosage form to the correct patient at the correct time.

Provides assistance in any appropriate manner to assure the highest level of health care to patients. Understands and effectively reacts to the unique needs of patients of varying ages, i.e., neonate, pediatric, adolescent, adult, and geriatric.

Education:

Must be actively enrolled in a Pharmacy degree program with an ACPE accredited college/university and begun taking professional classes directly related to the practice of pharmacy. Must have completed at least sixty (60) semester hours OR ninety (90) quarter hours of college coursework within 3 months from the date of hire.

Licensure/Certification:

See OAC 4729:2-2-01 Licensure as a pharmacy intern. A valid, unrestricted license from the Ohio State Board of Pharmacy is required within 3 months from the date of hire.

Experience:

One year of previous experience as a Pharmacy Technician/Intern or another health care related field is preferred.

Skills:

Must have strong clerical and numerical abilities, including a good understanding of the metric system of weights and measurements. Good communication and organizational skills and attention to detail are also required.