Pharmacy Student Intern

Cone Health; Burlington (NC); On-site; USD 20,664 - 34,440; Part time

Job summary

Cone Health in Burlington, North Carolina is looking for a Pharmacy Student Intern to assist licensed pharmacists and gain practical experience in a healthcare setting. The role involves medication dispensing, inventory management, and patient education.

This internship offers pharmacy students an opportunity to work closely with healthcare professionals, ensuring safe medication use while adhering to laws and ethical standards. Candidates must be enrolled in a PharmD program and register with the NC Board of Pharmacy within 30 days of hire.

Qualifications

• Current enrollment and good standing in a Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD) program is required.
• 1 year of work experience in a pharmacy-related environment is preferred.
• Student Interns must register with the NC Board of Pharmacy within 30 days of hire.

Responsibilities

• Assist licensed pharmacists in dispensing medications accurately and efficiently.
• Manage medication inventory including stock rotation and expiration monitoring.
• Provide patient education on medication use and potential side effects.
• Contribute to patient medication profiles and electronic health records.
• Support medication reconciliation and therapy management activities.

Skills

Dispensing medications

Medication inventory management

Patient education

Adherence to regulations

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent; currently enrolled in PharmD program

Job description

The Pharmacy Student Intern plays a vital role in supporting the operations of our Health Care organization. This position provides an opportunity for pharmacy students to gain practical experience and contribute to the delivery of high-quality pharmaceutical services. The role will work closely with licensed pharmacists and other healthcare professionals to ensure the safe and effective use of medications.

Essential Job Functions

• Assists licensed pharmacists in dispensing medications accurately and efficiently.
• Performs medication inventory management tasks, including stock rotation and expiration date monitoring.
• Collaborates with healthcare professionals to provide patient education on medication use, potential side effects, and drug interactions.
• Contribute to the maintenance of patient medication profiles and electronic health records.
• Support the pharmacy team in conducting medication reconciliation and medication therapy management activities.
• Adhere to ALL relevant laws, regulations, and ethical standards governing pharmacy practice.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Education

• Required: High School Diploma or equivalent; Must be currently enrolled, and in good standing, in a Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD) program

Experience

• Preferred: 1 year of work experience, preferably in a pharmacy related environment

Licensure/Certification/Listing

• Required: Student Interns must be registered with the NC Board of Pharmacy within 30 days of hire date