Pharmacy Intern (Pharm.D. Student)

Sweetgrasspharmacyandcompounding; South Carolina; On-site; USD 20,664 - 27,552; Part time

Job summary

A community pharmacy in South Carolina is looking for Pharmacy Interns to gain hands-on experience in patient care and pharmacy operations. Interns will work directly under licensed pharmacists, assisting in prescription processing and engaging with patients. This role is perfect for Pharm.D. students aiming to deepen their understanding of pharmacy practice in a supportive environment, with skills in teamwork and attention to detail being essential. Join us to build a strong foundation for your pharmaceutical career.

Qualifications

• Ideal for students seeking practical experience alongside their Pharm.D. education.
• Customer service background preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist patients via phone, email, and in person.
• Observe pharmacist–patient consultations.
• Fill prescriptions and prepare medications under pharmacist supervision.
• Stock shelves, label medications, and organize inventory.
• Stay informed on new medications and communicate with physicians.

Skills

Patient communication

Team collaboration

Attention to detail

Time management in a fast‑paced environment

Foundational compounding knowledge

Pharmacy operations and workflow understanding

Education

Enrolled in a Doctor of Pharmacy (Pharm.D.) program

Active Pharmacy Intern License from the South Carolina Board of Pharmacy

Tools

Pharmacy software systems

Job description

Looking to turn your Pharm.D. education into real-world impact? At Sweetgrass Pharmacy, our Pharmacy Interns don’t just observe — they do. This is more than fulfilling hours, this is a hands‑on opportunity to build the foundation of your pharmacy career in a fast-growing, patient‑focused independent pharmacy.

Working under the direction of a Pharmacist, you’ll gain exposure to the many moving parts of modern pharmacy practice — from patient care and prescription processing to lab work and pharmacy operations. You’ll leave with practical experience, professional confidence, and a deeper understanding of how pharmacies truly run.

What You’ll Experience

This internship is designed to give you a well‑rounded view of pharmacy practice:

Patient Care & Customer Experience

• Assist patients via phone, email, and in person
• Observe pharmacist–patient consultations
• Help resolve customer questions and concerns

Pharmacy Operations

• Fill prescriptions and prepare medications under pharmacist supervision
• Stock shelves, label medications, and organize inventory
• Maintain medication and supply inventory
• Support cashiering and point‑of‑sale functions

Clinical & Professional Development

• Stay informed on new, discontinued, or updated medications
• Communicate with physicians for prescription clarifications
• Learn insurance processing and pharmacy workflow systems

Administrative Support

• File patient records
• Process insurance claims
• Maintain pharmacy cleanliness and organization

Skills You’ll Use & Build

• Patient communication
• Team collaboration
• Attention to detail
• Time management in a fast‑paced environment
• Foundational compounding knowledge
• Pharmacy operations and workflow understanding

Requirements

Who Should Apply

This role is ideal for students who want meaningful, practical experience alongside their Pharm.D. education.

• Enrolled in a Doctor of Pharmacy (Pharm.D.) program
• Active Pharmacy Intern License from the South Carolina Board of Pharmacy

Helpful Experience

• Customer service background
• Familiarity with pharmacy software systems