Pharmacy Intern

Are you a current pharmacy student looking to gain hands-on experience in a hospital setting? Under the direct supervision of a registered pharmacist, supervisor, or director of pharmacy services, the Pharmacy Intern will assist with a wide range of technical and clerical duties supporting our hospital-wide unit-dose drug distribution system and intravenous admixture program.

This role offers an excellent opportunity for pharmacy students actively enrolled in an accredited college of pharmacy to apply their knowledge in a clinical environment while contributing to high-quality patient care.

Location: Bethesda North Hospital at 10500 Montgomery Road, Cincinnati, OH 45242

Work Hours

• PRN
• Shift Varies
• Weekends and holidays rotation commitment

Minimum Job Requirements:

• High School Diploma
• Must be currently enrolled in an accredited college of pharmacy
• Active Pharmacy Intern License in the State of Ohio.
• Up to 1 year of experience in a related field (preferred but not required)

Incentives & Benefits:

This position is classified as PRN and is not eligible for TriHealth benefits.

Job Overview:

Under the direct supervision of a registered pharmacist, supervisor, or director of pharmacy services, performs a wide variety of technical and clerical duties for the hospital-wide unit-dose drug distribution system and intravenous admixture program. Responsible for maintaining confidential reports, entering, and retrieving data utilizing the computer system, preparing intravenous medication, including but not limited to, chemotherapeutic preparations, hyperalimentations and antibiotics, prefilling patient cassette drawers with a 24-hour supply of unit dose medications, procuring and filling requests for pharmaceutical supplies, and delivering supplies to nursing units.

Key Responsibilities:

• Assists in Pharmacist duties such as order entry, drug information and clinical monitoring. 
• Assists pharmacist with medication preparation and dispensing without errors. 
• Assists pharmacist with sterile products preparation and dispensing without errors. 
• Operates all pharmacy automation accurately and efficiently. 
• Prioritizes activities to optimize workflow using appropriate problem-solving techniques.

Working Conditions:

Bending - 
Climbing - Occasionally 
Concentrating - 
Continuous Learning - 
Hearing: Conversation - Consistently 
Hearing: Other Sounds - Frequently 
Interpersonal Communication - 
Kneeling - Occasionally 
Lifting <10 Lbs. - 
Lifting 50+ Lbs. - Frequently 
Lifting <50 Lbs. - Consistently 
Pulling - Consistently 
Pushing - Consistently 
Reaching - Consistently 
Reading - 
Sitting - Occasionally 
Standing - Consistently 
Stooping - Frequently 
Talking - Consistently 
Thinking/Reasoning - 
Use of Hands - Frequently 
Color Vision - Occasionally 
Visual Acuity: Far - Frequently 
Visual Acuity: Near - Consistently 
Walking - Consistently
 

TriHealth SERVE Standards and ALWAYS Behaviors
At TriHealth, we believe there is no responsibility more important than to SERVE our patients, our communities, and our fellow team members. To achieve our vision and mission, ALL TriHealth team members are expected to demonstrate and live the following: 

Serve: ALWAYS…
• Welcome everyone by making eye contact, greeting with a smile, and saying "hello"
• Acknowledge when patients/guests are lost and escort them to their destination or find someone who can assist
• Refrain from using cell phones for personal reasons in public spaces or patient care areas
Excel: ALWAYS…
• Recognize and take personal responsibility to address and recover from service breakdowns when a customer's expectations have not been met
• Offer patients and guests priority when waiting (lines, elevators)
• Work on improving quality, safety, and service 
Respect: ALWAYS…
• Respect cultural and spiritual differences and honor individual preferences.
• Respect everyone’s opinion and contribution, regardless of title/role.
• Speak positively about my team members and other departments in front of patients and guests.
Value: ALWAYS…
• Value the time of others by striving to be on time, prepared and actively participating.
• Pick up trash, ensuring the physical environment is clean and safe.
• Be a good steward of our resources, using supplies and equipment efficiently and effectively, and will look for ways to avoid waste.
Engage: ALWAYS…
• Acknowledge wins and frequently thank team members and others for contributions.
• Show courtesy and compassion with customers, team members and the community