Pharmacy Intern

University Hospitals

Concord (OH)

On-site

USD 23,000 - 30,000

Full time

4 days ago

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Job summary

TriPoint Medical Center in Ohio is seeking a Pharmacy Intern to support pharmacist-led patient care activities. The role involves interdisciplinary rounds, medication history collection, patient counseling, and assisting with drug information and dosing decisions across inpatient settings.

The intern will participate in education experiences, engage in scholarship, and ensure patient care aligns with Ohio Board of Pharmacy regulations under direct supervision.

Qualifications

Eligible to work as a pharmacy intern in Ohio.
Enrolled in an accredited School of Pharmacy.
Strong communication and teamwork are required.

Responsibilities

Participate in interdisciplinary rounds.
Counsel patients and provide drug information.
Perform medication history interviews and education.
Assist in vaccination administration where appropriate.
Prepare extemporaneous compounds and verify orders.
Develop and communicate therapeutic plans with the care team.
Review medication orders for dose, duration and interactions.
Teach and precept IPPE students.

Skills

Pharmacy intern eligibility

Teamwork

Communication skills

Professional demeanor

Computer skills

Office equipment

Drug information knowledge

Education

High School / GED

Enrolled in School of Pharmacy

Job description

A Brief Overview

The Pharmacy Intern is an advanced technician-level position and duties are designed to develop knowledge base and competency level while performing pharmacy functions under the direct supervision of a pharmacist. Functions performed as a pharmacy intern include, but are not limited to: interdisciplinary patient care rounds, drug purchasing, admission medication history, medication counseling and patient education, drug information, drug dosing, drug preparation and drug distribution. In addition, the pharmacy intern will serve as a preceptor for trainees, participate in educational experiences, and engage in scholarship. The pharmacy intern ensures that patient care is maintained under the supervision of a pharmacist through compliance with the department's policies, rules and regulations promulgated by the Ohio Board of Pharmacy, and other applicable regulatory bodies.

What You Will Do

Customer Service
Provides patients with information concerning prices, refills, pharmacy policies and insurance as requested.
Facilitates phone calls from patients, family members, other pharmacies, and other members of the health care team as appropriate
Process cash and credit card transactions
Complete duties of a pharmacist under direct supervision
Participate in interdisciplinary rounds
Work collaboratively with treatment team to maximize individual patient outcomes
Perform medication history interviews, first dose teaching, food-drug interaction counseling, discharge counseling, assessment of education and adherence
Create updated medication lists for patients upon discharge from hospital stay or end of clinic appointment
Counsel patients on prescription and over-the-counter medications and devices
Monitor medication therapies through performing profile reviews, interpreting laboratory values, and ensuring drug regimens are consistent with medication use guidelines and protocols
Assess patient’s progression to achieving desired medication treatment goals
Develop and recommend appropriate therapeutic plans, identify and resolve drug-related problems, communicate to other health care team members, follow through, and document in the electronic record
Review medication orders for appropriate dose, duration, frequency, dosage form, indication and drug interactions
Perform pharmacokinetic monitoring
Retrieve, evaluate and provide drug information to health care providers, answering general and patient specific drug information questions
Promote health, wellness, and disease prevention
Establish and interpret patient information – active problem list, past medical history, physical exam data, laboratory data, hospital course, medication history, medication profile, pharmacokinetic evaluation
Apply federal and state legal standards surrounding medication use
Understand the process and prepare accurate extemporaneous compounded products
Prepare applicable vaccinations, confirm appropriateness through patient profile review and the Ohio Impact Statewide Immunization Information System (ImpactSIIS) Web application, and utilize appropriate vaccination preparation skills
Administer vaccinations when applicable
Perform computer order entry and claim adjudication
Teaching and Precepting
Teach, evaluate and provide direct feedback to trainees and entry level students completing IPPE rotations

Additional Responsibilities

Performs other duties as assigned.
Complies with all policies and standards.
For specific duties and responsibilities, refer to documentation provided by the department during orientation.
Must abide by all requirements to safely and securely maintain Protected Health Information (PHI) for our patients. Annual training, the UH Code of Conduct and UH policies and procedures are in place to address appropriate use of PHI in the workplace.

Primary Location

United States-Ohio-Concord

Work Locations

7590 Auburn Rd

Organization

TriPoint_Medical_Center

Schedule

Per Diem

Employee Status

PRN

Job Type

Standard

Job Level

Entry Level

Travel

Remote Work

Job Posting

Aug 21, 2026, 4:36:23 PM

Education

High School Equivalent / GED (Required) and
Other Accredited Program: Currently enrolled in an accredited School of Pharmacy (Required)

Work Experience

Prior experience, as a pharmacy intern in a retail, hospital, or community setting (Preferred)

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

Eligible to work as a pharmacy intern in the state of Ohio (Required proficiency)
Ability to work on a team. (Required proficiency)
Strong interpersonal skills and excellent communication skills both written and verbal, as well as, exhibiting strong organizational skills and work ethic. (Required proficiency)
Demonstrates professional demeanor when responding to customers/patients. (Required proficiency)
Proficient computer skills , Microsoft Office and Windows (Required proficiency)
Familiar with operation of standard office equipment (Required proficiency)
Working knowledge of clinical drug information (Required proficiency)

Licenses and Certifications