Pharmacy Intern: Hands-On Pharmacist-in-Training

Prisma Health; Columbia (SC); On-site; USD 21,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

Prisma Health Richland Hospital is seeking a Pharmacy Intern/Technician to assist pharmacists in preparing and labeling drug orders and distributing medications under supervision. The role supports staff through inventory management, order verification, and adherence to regulatory guidelines.

Ideal candidates will be enrolled in a board-approved technician program or a pharmacy degree program and maintain progress in their studies, with a focus on accuracy and teamwork in a fast-paced hospital

Qualifications

• Completion of a Board of Pharmacy approved technician course or current enrollment in a professional academic pharmacy program at an accredited university.
• Satisfactory progress in the professional academic pharmacy program.

Responsibilities

• Assist pharmacists in preparing and labeling drug orders under supervision.
• Distribute medications to patient care areas under pharmacist supervision.
• Maintain inventory and records; monitor stock and cleanliness.
• Receive verbal medication orders if authorized by supervising pharmacist.
• Provide training and participate in department education.

Skills

Pharmacy terminology

Mathematical skills

Problem-solving

Teamwork

Interpersonal skills

Education

Board of Pharmacy technician course

Enrollment in accredited pharmacy program

Job description

Prisma Health Richland Hospital is seeking a Pharmacy Intern/Technician to assist pharmacists in preparing and labeling drug orders and distributing medications under supervision. The role supports staff through inventory management, order verification, and adherence to regulatory guidelines.

Ideal candidates will be enrolled in a board-approved technician program or a pharmacy degree program and maintain progress in their studies, with a focus on accuracy and teamwork in a fast-paced hospital