ONU & OhioHealth Launch Remote Pharmacy Internship: Paid Role for Students (Apply in Spring)

Ohio Northern University (ONU) has teamed up with OhioHealth to launch a groundbreaking Remote Pharmacy Internship Program. This initiative is revolutionizing how pharmacy students gain clinical experience by allowing them to work directly from the ONU campus while serving patients in hospitals across the state.

This is a paid internship designed to build a pipeline of future pharmacists. Students are hired at the end of their second year and can stay in the program through their P-5 year. With flexible hours and the ability to work remotely from the Robertson-Evans Pharmacy Building, this program offers the perfect balance between work and study.

Internship Overview & Key Details

How Does the Remote Model Work?

Unlike traditional internships where you physically stand in a pharmacy, this program uses technology to bridge the gap. The Setup: Interns work from an on-site clinical pharmacy hub located right on the ONU campus. The Job: They perform essential medication reconciliation services for emergency room patients being admitted to OhioHealth hospitals statewide. The Impact: By verifying medication histories, interns ensure doctors have up-to-date information to make safe prescribing decisions, easing the workload of hospital staff.

Program Structure and Timeline

The program follows a structured path to ensure students are ready for the responsibility:

• Selection: Approximately 4 new interns are hired each year through a competitive process (typically in May).
• Summer Training: The cohort receives extensive hands-on training at OhioHealth hospitals near their hometowns during the summer.
• Academic Year: Interns transition to working 12 flexible hours per week remotely from campus, fitting work around their class schedules.
• Progression: As interns move into their third and fourth years, they take on more advanced clinical responsibilities.

Benefits for Students

This partnership is more than just a job; it is a career accelerator. Financial Support: Students earn money to help with tuition and living expenses. Real-World Skills: You improve communication skills by talking to real patients and healthcare professionals daily. Career Pipeline: The extended experience allows for a seamless transition into full-time employment or a PGY-1 residency at OhioHealth after graduation.

How to Apply

Applications for the next cohort are expected to open in the Spring (around May) for second-year students. If you are a pharmacy student at ONU, keep an eye on college announcements to join this elite group of 12 interns.