Pharmacy Intern: Hands-on Patient Care (Full-Time)

Uphams Corner Health Center; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 26,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Uphams Corner Health Center in Dorchester, MA is seeking a Pharmacy Intern to support licensed pharmacists and pharmacy technicians. You will assist in dispensing, provide medication counseling, manage inventory, and help with daily pharmacy operations under supervision.

This role emphasizes patient safety, HIPAA compliance, and adherence to Upham’s policies. Ideal candidates are enrolled in an accredited PharmD program with MA intern license; strong communication skills and computer proficiency

Qualifications

• Current enrollment in an accredited Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD) program or equivalent.
• Understanding of basic pharmacy principles, calculations, and medication nomenclature.
• Awareness of HIPAA regulations, pharmacy law, and patient confidentiality.

Responsibilities

• Assist pharmacists and technicians in prescription preparation, verification, and dispensing under direct supervision.
• Provide medication counseling and education to patients as allowed under state law and pharmacy protocols.
• Participate in inventory management, including stocking, restocking, and verifying medication expiration dates.
• Accurately enter prescription data into the pharmacy system, maintaining HIPAA and Upham confidentiality standards.
• Support pharmacy staff in patient care services, including immunizations, MTM (Medication Therapy Management), and adherence programs.
• Maintain cleanliness, organization, and safety of the pharmacy workspace.
• Follow all Upham’s policies, federal and state regulations, and professional standards for pharmacy practice.
• Participate in learning opportunities and pharmacy educational programs.
• Assist with special projects, community outreach, or health education initiatives as requested.
• Observe and report any operational, safety, or patient care concerns to supervising pharmacist.

Skills

Communication

Computer skills

HIPAA knowledge

Education

PharmD program enrollment

Massachusetts Pharmacy Intern License

Tools

Pharmacy software

Job description

Uphams Corner Health Center in Dorchester, MA is seeking a Pharmacy Intern to support licensed pharmacists and pharmacy technicians. You will assist in dispensing, provide medication counseling, manage inventory, and help with daily pharmacy operations under supervision.

This role emphasizes patient safety, HIPAA compliance, and adherence to Upham’s policies. Ideal candidates are enrolled in an accredited PharmD program with MA intern license; strong communication skills and computer proficiency