Pharmacy Intern

PARKVIEW NIAGARA STREET LLC; Buffalo (NY); On-site; USD 35,000 - 48,000; Part time

Job summary

Parkview Health Services is seeking a Pharmacy Intern in Buffalo, NY. The intern will support licensed pharmacists under supervision to ensure safe, effective medication dispensing within a closed-door pharmacy setting.

The role targets students in the early years of a PharmD program and requires an active NY intern permit. Evening, Friday, and Saturday shifts are part of the schedule with related compliance responsibilities.

Qualifications

• Must be in the first or second professional year of an accredited pharmacy school.
• Must hold a New York pharmacy intern permit in good standing.
• Able to work one evening shift per week (until 10pm), plus Friday and Saturday shifts on a rotating basis.
• Experience with pharmacy systems and basic medication safety knowledge is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Assist with order processing and medication preparation under supervision.
• Support pharmacists with clinical reviews and compliance tasks.
• Maintain a safe, clean, and compliant pharmacy environment in accordance with regulations.
• Assist health care providers and home agencies by answering questions and taking verbal orders.
• Maintain records and input orders into the pharmacy system and bill claims.

Skills

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Computer skills

Teamwork

Independent work

Education

Pharmacy student (P1-P2)

NY Pharmacy Intern Permit (active)

Job description

Position Summary

The Pharmacy Intern supports pharmacists in ensuring safe, effective, and compliant medication dispensing within a closed-door pharmacy setting. This position is intended for pharmacy students currently enrolled in an accredited PharmD program. Under direct supervision of a licensed pharmacist, the intern assists with order processing, medication preparation, clinical reviews, compliance tasks, and operational workflows in accordance with federal and state pharmacy regulations.

Primary Responsibilities

• Assist with the maintenance of workflow, assigning pharmacy staff tasks required to maintain order and ensure an efficient and compliant pharmacy operation.
• Maintain a safe and clean working environment by complying with procedures, rules, and regulations outlined by the Board of Pharmacy, accreditation standards, and company policy.
• Stay current on pharmacological knowledge by studying existing and new legislation and keeping up to date with current continuing education.
• Perform other related duties as assigned. Assist health care providers and home agencies by answering questions and/or requests and taking verbal orders.
• Maintain effective communications with facilities to facilitate the fulfilment of patient care, foster enduring business relationships, and build customer loyalty.
• Perform job assignments in full compliance and complete understanding of URAC, state and federal laws and internal policies and procedures governing the handling, dispensing and distribution of medications dispensed by Parkview Health Services.
• Maintain a safe a clean working environment by complying with procedures, rules, and regulations outlined by the Board of Pharmacy, accreditation standards, and company policy.
• Read medication orders, decipher the prescription, input into the pharmacy system, and properly bill claims.
• Perform drug interaction checks on all prescriptions and contact the health care provider with any questions or concerns.
• Maintain records by recording and filing physicians' orders and prescriptions.
• Provide information and advice regarding drug interactions, side effects, dosage and proper medication use and disposal.
• Ability to work in a team environment to ensure the best possible patient care.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Key Skills

• Consistent focus and attention to detail resulting in superior accuracy.
• Demonstrated organizational skills.
• Demonstrated ability to lift and move heavy packages (up to 30 lbs.) in compliance with safe handling procedures.
• Proficient computer skills and ability to easily navigate through pharmacy system and Microsoft Suite (Word, Excel, and Outlook) applications.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently on assigned tasks or in a team setting while focused on detail, accuracy, and productivity.

Education/Experience Requirements

• Must be in the first or second professional year of an accredited pharmacy school
• Interns identified at P2 status or higher are required to hold a pharmacy intern permit that is active and is good standing in the state of New York
• Must be able to work one evening shift per week (until 10pm).
• Must work Friday evening (until 10pm) and Saturday (10am-3pm) on a rotating basis.