Pharmacy Intern

MUSC Health; Columbia (SC); On-site; USD 19,286 - 24,796; Full time

Job summary

The MUSC Health Pharmacy Department invites a pharmacy student to join as an intern, gaining hands-on experience while shadowing licensed pharmacists. You will learn to fill prescriptions, administer medications, and help with stock and inventory in a hospital setting.

Enrollment in an accredited school of pharmacy is required, and internship registration with the South Carolina Board of Pharmacy is preferred but not mandatory. This is an hourly, PRN role with 12 scheduled hours per week.

Qualifications

• Enrollment in, or acceptance to, an accredited school or college of pharmacy.
• Experience as a pharmacy technician is preferred, but not required.
• Registration with the South Carolina State Board of Pharmacy as an Intern or Pharmacy intern is preferred, but not required.
• Medical University of South Carolina is an Equal Opportunity Employer and encourages all qualified applicants.

Responsibilities

• Assist in filling prescriptions and administering medications to patients.
• Take stock and inventory within the Pharmacy Department.
• Shadow licensed pharmacists and receive hands-on training in a hospital setting.

Education

Enrollment in accredited school of pharmacy

Job description

Job Description Summary

The pharmacy intern attends pharmacy school and gains hands‑on experience shadowing the MUSC Health Pharmacy Department / pharmacist. They will receive training on how to fill prescriptions, administer medication to patients and take stock and inventory.

Entity

Medical University Hospital Authority (MUHA)

Worker Type

Employee

Worker Sub-Type

PRN

Cost Center

CC000904 COL - Pharmacy (DMC)

Pay Rate Type

Hourly

Pay Grade

Health-01

Scheduled Weekly Hours

12

FLSA

Hourly

Physical Requirements

Ability to perform job functions while standing. (Continuous) Ability to perform job function while sitting. (Frequent) Ability to perform job function while walking. (Continuous) Ability to climb stairs. (Frequent) Ability to climb ladders. (Infrequent) Ability to work indoors. (Continuous) Ability to work outdoors in all weather and temperature extremes. (Infrequent) Ability to work from elevated areas. (Infrequent) Ability to work in confined/cramped spaces. (Infrequent) Ability to perform job function from kneeling positions. (Frequent) Ability to bend at the waist. (Frequent) Ability to twist at the waist. (Frequent) Ability to squat and perform job functions. (Frequent) Ability to perform "pinching" operations. (Frequent) Ability to crawl while performing job functions. (Infrequent) Ability to fully use both hands/arms. (Continuous) Ability to perform repetitive motions with hands/wrists/elbows and shoulders. (Continuous) Ability to fully use both legs. (Continuous) Ability to reach in all directions. (Continuous) Possess good finger dexterity. (Continuous) Ability to lift and carry 50 lbs., unassisted. (Frequent) Ability to lift /lower objects from floor level to height of 36 inches, to 50 lbs., unassisted. (Frequent) Ability to lift from 36 inches overhead 50 lbs. unassisted. (Frequent) Ability to push/pull objects to 50 lbs., unassisted. (Frequent) Ability to maintain 20/40 vision, corrected, in one eye or with both eyes. (Continuous) Ability to see and recognize objects close at hand. (Continuous) Ability to match or discriminate between colors. (Continuous) Ability to determine distance/relationship between objects; depth perception. (Continuous) Good peripheral vision capabilities. (Continuous) Ability to maintain hearing acuity, with corrections. (Continuous) Ability to perform gross motor functions with frequent fine motor movements. (Continuous) Ability to be qualified physically for respirator use, initially and as required.

Education requirements

Enrollment in, or acceptance to, an accredited school or college of pharmacy.

Experience required

Experience as a pharmacy technician preferred, but not required.

Registration with the South Carolina State Board of Pharmacy as an Intern or Pharmacy preferred, but not required.

If you like working with energetic enthusiastic individuals, you will enjoy your career with us!

The Medical University of South Carolina is an Equal Opportunity Employer. MUSC does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion or belief, age, sex, national origin, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, protected veteran status, family or parental status, or any other status protected by state laws and/or federal regulations. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment based upon applicable qualifications, merit and business need.

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