Pharmacy Intern

CommonSpirit Health; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 25,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

CommonSpirit Health is seeking a Pharmacy Intern to support medication preparation, distribution, and inventory within a hospital setting. The role emphasizes accuracy, regulatory compliance, and collaboration with licensed pharmacists.

The intern assists with compounding, narcotics control, and clinical/administrative tasks under supervision to advance education and practical experience in the field of pharmacy.

Qualifications

• PharmD degree with didactic and experiential rotations in pharmaceutical care.
• Active pharmacist intern license in good standing; required within 6 months of graduation.
• TN PharmTech or PHRMINTERN license accepted for TN work sites as applicable.

Responsibilities

• Use pharmacy automation to optimize safety and efficiency in drug distribution.
• Compound IV admixtures (sterile and non-sterile) per USP and Board requirements.
• Repackage medication into unit doses following USP regulations.
• Perform specialized narcotic distribution; maintain perpetual inventories and identify discrepancies.
• Manage pharmaceutical and supply inventory; conduct cycle counts and monitor expiration dates.
• Respond to questions from healthcare professionals, patients, families, and caregivers via phone or in person.
• Participate in clinical and administrative functions under pharmacist supervision.

Skills

Pharmacy knowledge

Medication safety

Attention to detail

Customer service

Education

PharmD degree

Active Pharmacist Intern License

Pharmacy Tech license (TN) acceptable

Job description

Job Summary and Responsibilities

As our Pharmacy Intern, you are a crucial part of our healthcare team, dedicated to changing patient care for the better. The post-graduate pharmacy intern has responsibility for assisting with controlled substances management, meeting DEA, FDA, and state regulations, and has access to and manages medication storage areas using pharmacy automation.

Every day, you will be responsible for assisting the Pharmacist in medication preparation, compounding, inventory management, and distribution, requiring extreme accuracy and attention to detail. You will field and triage calls and questions regarding medication distribution, assisting other caregivers within their scope of practice. The intern will also actively participate in clinical and administrative functions under the direct supervision of a licensed pharmacist to augment their education and to gain insight and practical experience in their future roles as pharmacists.

Responsibilities:

• Use pharmacy automation to optimize safety and efficiency in drug distribution.
• Compound IV admixture of sterile and non-sterile products according to USP and Board of Pharmacy requirements (if applicable by job assignment).
• Repackage medication into unit dose following USP regulations.
• Perform specialized narcotic distribution, maintain accurate perpetual inventories, and identify discrepancies.
• Manage pharmaceutical and supply inventory; complete cycle counts and monitor medication inventory levels and expiration dates.
• Respond appropriately to customers (healthcare professionals, patients, families, and other caregivers) and other requests via telephone or in person to appropriately manage issues and provide follow-up.
• Participate in clinical and administrative functions as assigned by pharmacy leadership.

Job Requirements

Required:

• Graduate of an accredited College of Pharmacy with a Doctor of Pharmacy, including didactic courses and experiential rotations in pharmaceutical care
• An active Pharmacist License in good standing in the state in which the employee works is required within 6 months of graduation from an accredited school of Pharmacy
• Active Pharmacist Intern License in good standing in the state in which the employee works; PHRMINTERN: XX
• TN - PHARMTECH: TN or PHRMINTERN: TN Registered Pharmacy Tech from the TN State Board for employees working in TN is acceptable instead of Pharmacist Intern License
• Fire Safety Cert (within 90 days of start date).

Where You'll Work

Founded in 1955, Dignity Health - Northridge Hospital Medical Center is a 394-bed, acute care, nonprofit hospital located. Serving over 80,000 patients annually, the hospital offers a full complement of services including a Level II Trauma Center, heart care, cancer care and women’s health. It is the only pediatric trauma center in the San Fernando Valley.

Additionally, Northridge Hospital Medical Center has been recognized as an LGBTQ+ Healthcare Equality High Performer by the Human Rights Campaign Foundation. It is a Joint Commission-certified Thrombectomy-Capable Stroke Center and has been recognized as one of America’s 50 Best Hospitals by Healthgrades in 2026.

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