About the role#
UC Health is seeking a PRN Pharmacy Intern for the Inpatient Pharmacy Department at the University of Cincinnati Medical Center. This position offers a learning environment that incorporates both operational and clinical opportunities, with no on-call requirements. The role supports pharmacists, clinical pharmacy specialists, and pharmacy leadership in delivering comprehensive pharmacy services.
What you'll do#
- Provide support for the Drug Policy Development (DPD) Committee and subcommittees regarding the health system's formulary.
- Conduct medication use evaluations per DPD and subcommittee requests.
- Develop New Drug Memos to educate staff on new formulary additions.
- Assist in meeting the pharmaceutical care needs of the patient populations served by the organization.
- Support drug information and education initiatives, including developing responses to requests and providing notices regarding drug alternatives.
- Perform tasks under the supervision of a pharmacist, such as medication history, patient counseling, drug dosing, preparation, and distribution.
- Maintain records of DPD actions, update clinical guidelines, and tabulate formulary changes related to cost savings.
What you'll need#
- High school diploma or GED.
- Must be accepted to or enrolled in an accredited college of pharmacy.
- Current pharmacy intern registration recognized by the Ohio State Board of Pharmacy.
- 0-6 months of equivalent experience.
- Ability to perform work accurately with high attention to detail within specified timeframes.
- Strong communication skills and the ability to work cooperatively with health-system staff.
- Capability to set priorities, solve problems, and adapt to changes in workload or schedule.
Location & details#
- Location: UC Medical Center, Cincinnati, Ohio.
- Hours: PRN, shifts vary.
- Compensation: $19.00 - $24.01 per hour, depending on experience and skills.
