Pharmacy Intern-I at Mount Carmel Grove City
About The Position
The Pharmacy Intern assists pharmacists in the timely and accurate provision of medications to patients. Routine functions are performed under the direct supervision of a pharmacist and may include medication preparation and dispensing, unit dose dispensing, intravenous admixtures, sterile and nonsterile compounding, inventory control, record keeping, billing, and use of automated pharmacy technology. As the intern gains experience and demonstrates ability, they may undertake additional clinical pharmacy activities under pharmacist supervision. The role supports pharmacists in preparing, dispensing, documenting, counseling on, and delivering medications using proper aseptic technique, accurate calculations, appropriate documentation, and clinical resources. Clinical activities may include medication reconciliation, adverse drug event reviews, renal dosing, medication utilization reviews, patient rounds, and educational presentations. The position is part time and casual (PRN), with rotating shifts and flexible scheduling. It offers a structured pathway for professional growth and development within the pharmacy department.
Requirements
- Currently enrolled and in good standing in an accredited College of Pharmacy or PharmD program.
- Current Ohio Pharmacy Intern licensure, or eligibility to obtain an Ohio Pharmacy Intern License before employment.
- Strong communication, organizational, and customer service skills.
- Commitment to providing high-quality patient care.
- Effective communication skills.
- Ability to follow procedures and accept increasing responsibility commensurate with knowledge and skills attained.
Nice To Haves
- Previous hospital pharmacy experience.
- Previous pharmacy intern experience.
Responsibilities
- Assist pharmacists with medication preparation, dispensing, record keeping, counseling, and delivery.
- Prepare intravenous admixtures and other sterile products, including chemotherapy, using proper aseptic technique.
- Compound medications such as ointments, creams, oral liquids, and enteral tube-feeding preparations using proper techniques and calculations.
- Assist with filling medication orders and prescriptions.
- Prepare and label sterile products, and maintain packaging records according to department policies and procedures and applicable state and federal law.
- Provide drug information to patients and healthcare professionals under pharmacist guidance, including advice on medication use and cautions.
- Prepare and restock medications in automated dispensing cabinets.
- Perform clinical duties under direct pharmacist supervision, including medication reconciliation, adverse drug event reviews, renal dosing, medication utilization reviews, patient rounds with physicians, and educational presentations.
- Assist with pharmacy inventory management, including informing purchasing, removing expired or contaminated stock, maintaining perpetual inventories, and processing non-formulary requests.
- Perform unit dose dispensing, inventory control, record keeping, billing, and other routine pharmacy functions as assigned.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision coverage starting on day one.
- Retirement savings account with employer match starting on day one.
- Paid time off programs.
- Employee recognition programs.
- Tuition and professional development reimbursement starting on day one.
- Relocation assistance, subject to geographic and position restrictions.
- Employee Referral Rewards program.
- DailyPay for eligible colleagues.
- Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Colleague Resource Groups.
- 100% paid RN-to-BSN tuition at Mount Carmel’s College of Nursing.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Intern
Education Level
No Education Listed
