Pharmacy Intern

Singing River Health System; Gulfport (MS); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

Singing River Health System is seeking a Pharmacy Intern to assist in medication preparation, labeling, and stock handling at our Gulfport/Ocean Springs/Pascagoula hospital campuses. You will work under a licensed pharmacist and ensure proper medication distribution within the SRHS system.

The role supports IV admixture, packaging, and routine tasks, with emphasis on safety, accuracy, and regulatory adherence in a hospital setting.

Qualifications

• Enrolled in an accredited School of Pharmacy or pending accreditation.
• MS Board of Pharmacy compliance and student registration preferred.
• Pharmacy technician experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Ensure patients receive the correct medication.
• Package and label medication doses.
• Fill routine orders for stock supplies to patient care areas.
• Assist in IV admixture preparation and delivery.
• Adhere to all pharmacy laws, ethics, and regulations.

Skills

Pharmacy knowledge

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Teamwork

Education

Pursuing PharmD

Job description

At Singing River Health System, caring isn't just part of the job - it's in our DNA. Whether we're saving lives, supporting behind the scenes, or showing up for our community, we bring the energy, heart, and hustle every single day.

With pride, passion, and commitment, we will improve health and save lives in our community every day.

Shift:

PRN | Hours will vary from 7:00am to 6:59pm |Days, Evening, Nights, Weekends

Location:

Singing River Gulfport Hospital, Singing River Ocean Springs Hospital, Singing River Pascagoula Hospital

Position Overview:

The Pharmacy Intern, under the supervision of a licensed pharmacist, ensures patients receive the correct medication; packages and labels medication doses; fills routine orders for stock supplies to patient care areas; assists in all aspects of IV admixture preparation and delivery; and any tasks appointed by a pharmacist. He/She complies with the standards, ethics, laws and regulations governing the practice of pharmacy, including the MS Board of Pharmacy and accrediting agency.

DISCLAIMER:

This is not necessarily an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, skills, efforts, requirements or working conditions associated with the job. While this intends to be an accurate reflection of the current job, management reserves the right to revise the job or to require that other or different tasks performed as assigned.

Education:

Attending a School of Pharmacy accredited by or pending accreditation by the American Council of Pharmaceutical Education.

License:

Must have current license/permit as Student-Controlled Substance Registration by the Mississippi State Board of Pharmacy.

Certifications:

N/A

Experience:

Pharmacy Technician experience preferred.

Reports to:

Pharmacy Director and Pharmacy Manager

Supervises:

None

Physical Demands:

Work is moderately active: involves sitting with frequent requirements to move about the office, move about the facility, and to travel to another facility within the SRHS service area. Work involves exerting a negligible amount of force frequently to lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects, including the human body. Work involves using many physical motions in performing daily work activities; subject to exposure of body fluids, sputum and tissues, which may carry the hazard of infectious disease. Work involves using repetitive motions: substantial movements of the wrists, hands, and or fingers while operating standard office equipment such as computer keyboard. Work involves being able to perceive the nature of sound at normal speaking levels with or without correction; the ability to make fine discriminations in sound. Work requires close visual and acuity and the ability to adjust the eye to bring an object into sharp focus, i.e. shift gaze from viewing a computer monitor to forms/printed material that are closer to compare data at close vision. Must be able to be active for extended periods of time without experiencing undue fatigue. Must be able to work schedules assigned with the understanding that changes may be instituted according to the needs of the hospital for off days, shifts or weekends.

Mental Demands:

Must demonstrate keen mental faculties/assessment and decision making abilities. Must demonstrate superior communication/speaking/enunciation skills to receive and give information in person and by telephone. Must demonstrate strong written and verbal communication skills. Must possess emotional stability conducive to dealing with high stress levels. Must demonstrate ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines. Attention to detail and the ability to multi-task in complex situations is required. Must have the ability to maintain collaborative and respectable working relationships throughout SRHS and other organizations

Special Demands:

Must possess superior customer service skills and professional etiquette. Must possess proficient knowledge and ability to use a computer (must be keyboard proficient) and other office technology (i.e., telephone, fax, etc.), MS Outlook and Word. Must be able to demonstrate appropriate clinical judgment and apply appropriate professional skills to a patient population of all ages.