About the role#
As a Pharmacy Intern at Guardian Pharmacy of Columbus, you will work under the direction of a licensed Staff Pharmacist. This role provides practical experience to help you prepare for your future career in pharmacy. You will work in a team environment to support medication management for seniors and individuals with complex care needs.
What you'll do#
- Receive incoming orders from healthcare providers.
- Verify the legality and pharmaceutical feasibility of dispensing drugs by checking patient allergies, drug incompatibilities, and refill frequency.
- Interpret prescription orders and exercise professional judgment regarding whether to dispense a particular prescription.
- Compound IV, topical, and oral medications.
- Prepare medications for final dispensing, including order entry, filling, and packaging.
- Answer questions from patients, doctors, and nurses.
- Evaluate inventory levels, place orders, and restock station supplies.
What you'll need#
- High School Diploma or GED.
- Current enrollment in Pharmacy school with good standing.
- Current Intern Pharmacist License where applicable.
- At least 1 year of related experience.
- Advanced computer skills, with pharmacy operations system experience preferred.
Location & details#
- Location: Columbus, Ohio.
- Modality: On-site.
- Term: Rolling.
- Employment type: Part-time.
About Guardian Pharmacy
Guardian Pharmacy is a long-term care pharmacy company based in Atlanta. Founded in 2004, the organization employs 1,525 people. It provides medication management and consultative services to residents in assisted living, skilled nursing, and behavioral health facilities. The company operates through a model that combines local pharmacy services with national support resources.
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