About the role#
As a Pharmacy Intern at OU Health, you will work under the supervision of a licensed pharmacist to prepare and distribute medications. This role covers both inpatient and outpatient pharmacy operations, providing you with clinical and operational experience in a hospital setting.
What you'll do#
- Assist the pharmacist on duty with daily pharmacy operations.
- Review medication and IV orders for drug interactions, incompatibilities, and appropriateness based on patient factors.
- Prepare intravenous admixtures and sterile products using aseptic technique.
- Receive and input discharge medication orders into pharmacy management software.
- Manage the full prescription process, including filling, packaging, and delivery.
- Prepare adherence packaged medications for discharge patients.
- Weigh, measure, and mix medicinal compounds.
- Store and preserve biologicals, vaccines, and drugs correctly.
- Provide clinical interventions and answer medication-related questions for patients and healthcare staff.
- Maintain a clean, orderly, and professional pharmacy environment.
- Report any safety issues or errors to your supervisor immediately.
What you'll need#
- High school diploma or GED.
- Active Oklahoma licensed intern permit in good standing.
- Enrollment in good standing at an accredited college of pharmacy approved by the Oklahoma State Board of Pharmacy, or graduation with registration pending.
- Candidates in the process of satisfying internship requirements for foreign graduates taking the NABPLEX are also eligible.
- Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
- Good communication skills, including the ability to explain technical information clearly.
- Ability to lift 50 to 100 lbs.
- Physical ability to climb, crouch, bend, stoop, push, and pull.
- Knowledge of pharmacology principles and procedures.
Location & details#
- Location: Oklahoma City, Oklahoma.
- Work modality: On-site.
- Employment type: Part-time, rolling term.
- Compensation: Paid position.
About OU Health
OU Health is an academic health system based in Oklahoma City. Founded in 2020, it functions as a nonprofit organization. The system provides medical services including cancer care, pediatric care, and trauma treatment. It operates in partnership with the University of Oklahoma to manage complex health conditions.
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