Description
The Graduate Pharmacy Intern is a recent PharmD graduate actively pursuing pharmacist licensure. Under the direct supervision of a licensed pharmacist, this role supports clinical and operational pharmacy services to optimize medication use and patient outcomes. The intern may perform pharmacist-level functions as permitted by state law but may not independently verify prescriptions or make final clinical decisions.
Key Responsibilities
- Assist in the safe, effective, and cost-efficient management of medications across the continuum of care.
- Review and evaluate medication orders for accuracy and appropriateness.
- Provide patient counseling on medication use, adherence, and side effects under pharmacist supervision.
- Support dispensing, monitoring, and communication of medication-related needs.
- Collaborate with pharmacists, providers, nursing, pharmacy technicians, and other medical staff to optimize patient care outcomes.
- Provide drug information and assist with clinical decision support.
- Identify and escalate medication-related problems and assist in developing care plans/solutions to medication-related problems.
- Support oversight of pharmacy technicians as directed.
- Maintain compliance with all policies, procedures, regulatory requirements, and professional standards.
- Participate in quality improvement initiatives and departmental goals.
- Maintain professionalism and a patient-centered approach in all interactions.
- Actively prepare for and obtain pharmacist licensure within established timelines
- Provide patient care services as needed, to include but not limited to: immunizations, medication therapy management, disease state consultations, adherence based patient calls
Supervision
- Reports to the Pharmacist-in-Charge (or designee).
- Works under the direct supervision of a licensed pharmacist.
Work Environment & Expectations
- Functions as part of an interdisciplinary healthcare team.
- Adheres to organizational mission, values, and performance expectations.
- Demonstrates accountability, professionalism, and commitment to high-quality patient care.
Requirements
Qualifications Required:
- Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD) from an accredited school of pharmacy.
- Active Intern licensure in the State of Missouri.
- Active pursuit of pharmacist licensure (e.g., NAPLEX/MPJE scheduled/planned).
- Strong clinical knowledge and communication skills.
- Immunization certification
- Interested in ambulatory care, community health, or specialty pharmacy.
Preferred:
- Prior pharmacy intern experience.
- Experience with EHR/pharmacy systems.
- 340B, FQHC experience
- Specialty experience
Skills Required
- Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD) from an accredited school of pharmacy
- Active Intern licensure in the State of Missouri
- Active pursuit of pharmacist licensure
- Strong clinical knowledge and communication skills
- Immunization certification
What We Do
To improve the health of our community by providing high quality, accessible medical, dental, and behavioral health services to Springfield, Missouri, and the surrounding area.
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