The Role
Under pharmacist supervision, assists with preparing, compounding, dispensing, and distributing medications; participates in medication reconciliation, inventory control, documentation, patient education, and clinical initiatives; ensures regulatory compliance and medication safety; supports process improvement and learning activities in a hospital pharmacy setting.
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Job Summary
The Pharmacy Intern I supports the pharmacy team by assisting licensed pharmacists in the preparation, dispensing, and distribution of medications. This role is structured to provide hands-on experience in hospital pharmacy operations and clinical support activities. Under direct supervision, the Pharmacy Intern contributes to medication safety, regulatory compliance, and patient care services while developing foundational skills in pharmacy practice.
Essential Functions
The Pharmacy Intern I supports the pharmacy team by assisting licensed pharmacists in the preparation, dispensing, and distribution of medications. This role is structured to provide hands-on experience in hospital pharmacy operations and clinical support activities. Under direct supervision, the Pharmacy Intern contributes to medication safety, regulatory compliance, and patient care services while developing foundational skills in pharmacy practice.
Essential Functions
- Assists pharmacists in preparing, compounding, and dispensing medications in accordance with prescriptions and organizational protocols.
- Participates in medication reconciliation and assists with gathering patient medication histories under pharmacist supervision.
- Supports inventory control by restocking medications, rotating stock, checking expiration dates, and assisting with medication orders.
- Ensures compliance with safety, sanitation, and regulatory standards in all pharmacy work areas and medication storage locations.
- Assists with clinical initiatives, including patient education, therapeutic drug monitoring, or pharmacy rounding, as permitted by state regulations.
- Documents pharmacy interventions, medication histories, and other relevant activities in accordance with facility procedures.
- Participates in departmental projects, process improvement initiatives, and continuing education opportunities.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
- Maintains regular and reliable attendance.
- Complies with all policies and standards.
- Enrollment in an ACPE-accredited College or School of Pharmacy required
- 0-1 years of Introductory or Advanced Pharmacy Practice Experience (IPPE or APPE) as part of pharmacy school training required
- Basic knowledge of pharmacology, pharmacy operations, and medication safety practices.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills to collaborate with pharmacists, healthcare providers, and patients.
- Ability to follow written and verbal instructions with a high level of accuracy.
- Organizational skills and attention to detail.
- Familiarity with pharmacy technology and information systems preferred.
- LPT - Licensed Pharmacy Tech State Pharmacy Intern or Technician Registration/Permit required
Skills Required
- Enrollment in an ACPE-accredited College or School of Pharmacy
- 0-1 years of Introductory or Advanced Pharmacy Practice Experience (IPPE or APPE)
- Licensed Pharmacy Tech State Pharmacy Intern or Technician Registration/Permit (LPT)
- Basic knowledge of pharmacology, pharmacy operations, and medication safety practices
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills
- Ability to follow written and verbal instructions with high accuracy
- Organizational skills and attention to detail
- Familiarity with pharmacy technology and information systems
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The Company
What We Do
Community Health Systems, Inc. is one of the nation’s leading operators of general acute care hospitals. The organization’s affiliates own, operate or lease more than 80 hospitals in 16 states with approximately 15,000 licensed beds. Affiliated hospitals are dedicated to providing quality healthcare for local residents and contribute to the economic development of their communities. Based on the unique needs of each community served, these hospitals offer a wide range of diagnostic, medical and surgical services in inpatient and outpatient settings.
