Pharmacist Intern

Novant Health; Wilmington (NC); On-site; USD 27,552 - 38,572; Full time

Job summary

Novant Health is seeking a Pharmacist Intern to join the Pharmacy team at New Hanover Regional Medical Center. This PRN role focuses on delivering medication management across care dimensions while you learn under a licensed preceptor.

You will provide vaccinations, medication reconciliation, discharge counseling, and MTM; participate in research and QI projects; and ensure compliance with licensure and policies while maintaining active intern status.

Qualifications

• Active enrollment in an ACPE-accredited School or College of Pharmacy preferred.
• Minimum one year of pharmacy-related duties or equivalent (e.g., medication distribution, sterile compounding).
• Current state pharmacy intern licensure and eligibility for licensure.

Responsibilities

• Provide clinical and operational pharmacy support under a licensed preceptor.
• Deliver patient care services including vaccinations and medication therapy management.
• Support pharmacy operations across hospital and community settings.
• Educate healthcare professionals on drug therapy and participate in quality improvement projects.
• Maintain compliance with policies, licensure, and continuing education requirements.

Education

Associate degree (2-year) preferred

Active ACPE-accredited pharmacy school enrollment

Tools

PTCB/NHA readiness

Job description

What We Offer

Novant Health is seeking a Pharmacist Intern, to join our Pharmacy team at New Hanover Regional Medical Center, to deliver optimal medication management across all dimensions of care, every time.

Work Schedule: PRN

At Novant Health, you'll find a supportive team environment where your contributions are valued, your growth is encouraged, and your work makes a lasting difference in the lives of patients and families.

• Meaningful Patient Impact - Play a key role in delivering safe, accurate, and personalized medication care that truly improves patients' lives.
• Collaborative & Inclusive Culture - Work alongside supportive teammates who value open communication, diversity, and innovation - with opportunities to mentor and grow together.
• Commitment to Excellence & Growth - Benefit from clear standards, ongoing training, and professional development programs that help you advance your career while maintaining top-tier care quality.
• Shared Mission & Values - Be part of a trusted organization that lives its First Do No Harm commitment and champions accessible, affordable, and patient-centered pharmacy services.

What You'll Do

• Provide clinical and operational pharmacy support under the supervision of a licensed preceptor
• Deliver patient care services, including vaccinations, medication reconciliation, discharge counseling, medication navigation, and medication therapy management
• Support pharmacy operations in hospital and community pharmacy settings
• Educate pharmacists, technicians, and other healthcare professionals on appropriate drug therapy
• Participate in research initiatives and quality improvement projects
• Develop a comprehensive understanding of pharmaceutical care through hands‑on learning experiences
• Demonstrate self‑directed learning and professional growth guided by intern program leaders and preceptors
• Maintain compliance with all pharmacy policies, procedures, licensure, and continuing education requirements
• Maintain active and current state pharmacy intern licensure throughout employment
• Work assigned shifts in accordance with the Novant Health Pharmacy Student Intern Program requirements

What We're Looking For

• Education: High School Diploma or GED, required. 2‑Year / Associate Degree, preferred. Active enrollment in an ACPE accredited School or College of Pharmacy preferred
• Experience (required)
  • Acute: Minimum one year of two pharmacy skills (examples may include medication distribution, sterile compounding, and/or medication listing activities) required. OR...hired as a Pharmacy Technician 1 Certified and now competently performing a second pharmacy skill as described above.
  • Outpatient Oncology: Minimum of two years of experience in any setting with one year of experience in sterile compounding (of IV and/or chemotherapy admixture).
  • Specialty Pharmacy: Minimum of two years in any setting required with one year in specialty setting preferred.
• Licensure/Certification
  • Current registry with applicable State Board(s) of pharmacy, required.
  • PTCB or NHA Certification within 60 days of hire, or proof of enrollment in pharmacy school/FPEGG/FPGEC; required.
  • A minimum of one relevant specialized certificate/certification from approved vendor such as PTCB, BPTS or NPTA (examples include but are not limited to product verification, medication history, hazardous drug management, billing/reimbursement, controlled substances diversion prevention, medication therapy management, sterile compounding). This must be obtained within 12 months of hire and maintained as applicable. Required.
• Additional skills required
  • State Registration and/or evidence of renewal is required for both Pharmacists and Technicians fifteen days prior to expiration and Technicians are required to be either certified through Pharmacy Technician Certification Board (PTCB) or National Healthcareer Association (NHA), or be actively enrolled in pharmacy school, or be active in Foreign Pharmacy Graduate Equivalency Examination (FPGEE) or Foreign Pharmacy Equivalency Certification (FPGEC).
  • Considerable knowledge and application of basic math skills, including ratio and proportion relationships; strong verbal and written communication skills, ability to follow verbal and written instructions. Basic technology skills. Other duties as outlined in Novant Health and facility specific policies and procedures. Ability to drive/travel to multiple facilities/locations as needed. Ability to work as part of a high performing, change ready and resilient team.
• Additional skills preferred: Considerable knowledge of medication names (both trade and generic) and their doses, routes of administration, and adverse effects; the ability to demonstrate patient interview skills and strong written and verbal communication skills with other healthcare professionals. Experience with inventory management.

Why Choose Novant Health?

At Novant Health, we believe remarkable care starts with compassion for our patients, our communities, and each other. We value belonging, courage, personal growth, and teamwork, creating a space where everyone is respected, supported, and safe to show up as their full selves.

Job Opening ID

166237