Pharmacy Intern: Patient Care & Medication Expert

Keck Medicine of USC; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 36,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Keck Hospital of USC is seeking a Pharmacy Intern to prepare, dispense and monitor medications under supervision. You will engage in Pyxis operations, barcode verification, and inventory tasks while supporting pharmacists in clinical responsibilities.

Active enrollment in an accredited pharmacy program is required; you will gain hands-on experience with automated systems, chemotherapy preparation, and patient-focused counseling in a hospital setting.

Qualifications

• Student enrolled in full-time accredited pharmacy school program.
• Knowledge of drug trade and generic names; ability to perform pharmacy calculations.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, dispense and distribute medications under pharmacist supervision.
• Assist in Pyxis operations and ensure proper barcoding.
• Maintain accurate controlled substances inventory; use CII Pyxis system.
• Assist in chemotherapy preparation using closed system transfer device.

Skills

Customer service

Communication skills

Time management

Pharmacy calculations

Education

Pharmacy student (accredited program)

Tools

Pyxis system

Cerner PowerChart

MILT4 program

Job description

Keck Hospital of USC is seeking a Pharmacy Intern to prepare, dispense and monitor medications under supervision. You will engage in Pyxis operations, barcode verification, and inventory tasks while supporting pharmacists in clinical responsibilities.

Active enrollment in an accredited pharmacy program is required; you will gain hands-on experience with automated systems, chemotherapy preparation, and patient-focused counseling in a hospital setting.