Inpatient Pharmacy Intern

Avita Health System•Galion, OH

3d•Onsite

About The Position

Avita Health System is seeking a dedicated Pharmacy Intern to join our Inpatient Pharmacy Department at our Galion location. This role involves interpreting physician prescriptions and medication orders under the supervision of a licensed pharmacist. The intern will act as a drug information resource, review patient profiles for drug interactions, perform clinical interventions, administer immunizations, and handle technical and clerical functions related to medication management. Additionally, the intern will perform quality assurance and prepare/dispense medications.

Requirements

Currently enrolled in an accredited pharmacy program at a college or university.
Licensed as a Pharmacy Intern in good standing with the Ohio State Board of Pharmacy.

Nice To Haves

Appropriate certifications as necessary for the practice setting and stage of pharmacy education (e.g. ACLS, BLS, PALS &/or immunization)

Responsibilities

Interprets physician prescriptions and medication orders.
Acts as a drug information resource to patients, medical staff, nursing staff, and ancillary department personnel.
Reviews patient profiles for drug interactions.
Performs clinical interventions including dosage recommendations.
Administers immunizations.
Performs technical and clerical functions associated with the ordering, packaging, control, distribution, and billing of medications.
Performs quality assurance functions.
Prepares and dispenses prescribed medications and other pharmaceuticals for patient care.
Works under the supervision of a Pharmacist.