About the role#
UC Health is hiring a Pharmacy Intern for the Inpatient Pharmacy at West Chester Hospital. This position offers a learning environment that incorporates both operational and clinical opportunities. The role is PRN, second shift, and has no on-call requirements.
What you'll do#
Under the supervision of a pharmacist, you will support pharmacy leadership and clinical specialists with pharmacy services. Your responsibilities include:
- Assisting with interdisciplinary patient care rounds and performing admission medication histories.
- Providing medication counseling and patient education.
- Supporting drug information, dosing, preparation, distribution, and administration.
- Supporting the Drug Policy Development Committee by maintaining records, developing new drug memos, and updating therapeutic guidelines.
- Tabulating formulary changes for cost savings and developing responses for drug information requests.
- Communicating policy updates and providing notices regarding drug shortages.
- Conducting medication use evaluations and assessing formulary compliance.
- Supporting the enhancement of technology used in the medication use process.
- Attending staff meetings and participating in ongoing training programs.
What you'll need#
- High school diploma or GED.
- Current enrollment or acceptance into an accredited college of pharmacy.
- Valid pharmacy intern registration recognized by the Ohio State Board of Pharmacy.
- 0-6 months of equivalent experience is required, though 1-2 years is preferred.
- Ability to work accurately with attention to detail.
- Capacity to handle frequent interruptions and adapt to changing workloads.
- Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to set priorities.
- Effective oral and written communication skills.
- Ability to work cooperatively with health-system and pharmacy staff.
Location & details#
- Location: West Chester, Ohio.
- Work Modality: On-site.
- Compensation: $19.96 to $27.86 per hour, depending on experience and skills.
About UC Health
UC Health operates as a nonprofit healthcare system based in Cincinnati, Ohio. It provides clinical services and medical research in partnership with the University of Cincinnati. The organization manages multiple facilities including the UC Medical Center and West Chester Hospital. It employs over 6,000 people to provide care across various medical specialties.
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