About the role#
As an Inpatient Pharmacy Intern, you will work under the direct supervision of a licensed pharmacist. This role supports the selection, preparation, distribution, and record keeping of medications for hospital inpatients. You will gain hands-on clinical experience while completing your degree. All work must follow state and federal laws, as well as ICARE and AIDET principles.
What you'll do#
- Assist with medication preparation and distribution.
- Complete medication histories for patients.
- Help with clinical consultations using hospital protocols.
- Counsel patients on anticoagulation and methotrexate.
- Convert medications from IV to PO.
- Adjust medication dosages based on renal and hepatic function.
What you'll need#
- Must be a registered intern with the Kentucky Board of Pharmacy.
- Enrollment in an ACPE accredited College of Pharmacy or status as a recent graduate awaiting examination results.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office.
- A degree in Chemistry, Biology, or Mathematics is desirable.
- Previous experience as a hospital pharmacy technician or intern is preferred.
- Understanding of pharmacy calculations and IV admixture experience are considered assets.
Location & details#
- Location: Florence, Kentucky.
- Work Modality: On-site.
- Employment Type: Part-time, 15 scheduled hours per week.
- This is a paid internship position.
About St. Elizabeth Healthcare
St. Elizabeth Healthcare operates six medical facilities across Northern Kentucky and Southeast Indiana. It provides services in areas including cardiac care, oncology, and orthopedics. The organization maintains nearly 1,200 licensed beds and manages over 100 office locations. It employs approximately 6,559 people and relies on a network of 1,200 volunteers.
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