Overview

Pharmacy Intern (P2 Students Only) - Inpatient Pharmacy

The Pharmacy Intern responsibilities include aiding pharmacists in the processing, preparation, and dispensing of medication orders, sterile and non-sterile products, hazardous medication, TPNs, nursing supplies, and the delivery of these products to nursing units. The intern also assists with clinical tasks under the supervision of a licensed pharmacist by performing medication reconciliation for Emergency Department patients, clinical patient care at Behavioral Health Pavilion, and other clinical duties as assigned. Pharmacy interns are required to work an average of 10-12 hours/week during the school year and 32 hours/week over the summer. The intern is expected to engage in professional development activities and meetings, as designated by the intern's assigned supervisor.

During our progressive four year program, each experience builds upon your education and skills with exciting new opportunities. Summers are spent growing and developing your future pharmacist skills set through extensive training, professional projects, presentations and shadowing various pharmacists. We hope this creates a competitive advantage as you move into the next stages of your career.

Schedule: (Contingent, Non-Benefits Eligible)

Pharmacy P2 Students only

Every other weekend; eight hour shift each day. One eight hour shift on a weekday every other week.Summers are 32-40 hours/week.Potential for more work as interested.Average of 10-12 hours/week

Location:

Central Campus

700 Children's Dr

Columbus, Ohio 43205

Why Nationwide Children's Hospital?

The moment you walk through our doors, you feel it. When you meet our patient families, you believe it. And when you talk with anyone who works here, you want to be part of it. Welcome to Nationwide Children s Hospital, Where Passion Meets Purpose.

Here, Diversity, Equity and Inclusion are integrated into our core values and practices. We are passionate about building, sustaining and evolving an inclusive and equitable environment. We are seeking individuals who live these values and want to share their experiences and efforts in support of our collective mission.

We re 14,000 strong. And it takes every one of us to improve the lives of the kids we care for, and the kids around the world we ll never meet. Kids who live healthier, fuller lives because of the knowledge we share. We know it takes a Collaborative Culture to deliver on our promise to provide the very best, innovative care and to foster new discoveries, made possible by the most groundbreaking research. Anywhere.

Ask anyone with a Nationwide Children s badge what they do for a living. They ll tell you it s More Than a Job. It s a calling. It s a chance to use and grow your talent to make an impact that truly matters. Because here, we exist simply to help children everywhere.

Nationwide Children s Hospital. A Place to Be Proud.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrate appropriate knowledge of and compliance with USP 795, 797, and 800 standards and other regulatory requirements, which allow safe and accurate preparation and/or compounding of unit-dose medications (both oral and IV), including reconstitution when applicable. This includes completing daily, weekly, and monthly documentation of completed tasks in designated record keeping systems.
• Fill unit-dose medication cart for daily delivery; deliver unit-dose medication carts on time and according to designated workflow; restock pharmacy work areas, pharmacy satellites, and ADCs with medications and supplies as needed; and inspect medication storage areas for expired or unusable medications pursuant to standards set forth by the regulatory agencies.
• Assist pharmacists in processing new medication orders and answering phones and provides accurate, safe, effective handoff to other team members.
• Participate in training new employees in the main pharmacy and those new to satellites or specialized areas, participates in the peer review process, as well as serving as a role model and coach to Inpatient Pharmacy Technicians.
• Complete intern projects and assignments such as topic discussions, journal clubs, clinical rotations and case presentations, research projects and presentations, professional development activities, intern-specific competitions.

Qualifications

Education: Actively enrolled in an accredited College of PharmacyLicensure: Eligible for a State Board of Pharmacy Intern License.Skills: Must demonstrate ongoing Inpatient Pharmacy Technician I competencies, knowledge, and skills minimally.MINIMUM PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTSLifts objects up to 20kg FrequentlyPushing unit dose medication carts FrequentlyTalking on telephone or in person ConstantlyTyping on a computerkeyboard ConstantlyStanding or Walking ConstantlySitting OccasionallyThe above list of duties is intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by individuals assigned to this classification. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive list of duties performed by the individual so classified, nor is it intended to limit or modify the right of any supervisor to assign, direct, and control the work of employees under his/her supervision. EOE M/F/Disability/Vet

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES REQUIRED

Education:

• Actively enrolled in an accredited College of Pharmacy.

Licensure:

• Eligible for a State Board of Pharmacy Intern License.

Skills:

• Must demonstrate ongoing Inpatient Pharmacy Technician I competencies, knowledge, and skills minimally.

MINIMUM PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Lifts objects up to 20kg (Frequently)
• Pushing unit dose medication carts (Frequently)
• Talking on telephone or in person (Frequently)
• Typing on a computer keyboard (Frequently)
• Standing or Walking (Frequently)
• Sitting (Occasionally)

The above list of duties is intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by individuals assigned to this classification. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive list of duties performed by the individual so classified, nor is it intended to limit or modify the right of any supervisor to assign, direct, and control the work of employees under his/her supervision.

EOE M/F/Disability/Vet