Pharmacy Student Intern

Cone Health; Eden (NC); On-site; USD 25,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

The Pharmacy Student Intern at Cone Health supports pharmacy operations, working with licensed pharmacists to ensure safe and effective medication use. The role includes dispensing assistance, inventory management, and patient education, while maintaining patient profiles and EHRs.

Requirements include enrollment in a PharmD program, NC Board registration within 30 days, and preferred pharmacy-related experience. This on-site internship offers practical exposure in a hospital setting.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent required; must be enrolled and in good standing in a PharmD program.
• Must be registered with the NC Board of Pharmacy within 30 days of hire.
• Preferred: 1 year of work experience in a pharmacy-related environment.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• Contributes to maintenance of patient medication profiles and electronic health records.
• Supports pharmacy team in medication reconciliation and medication therapy management activities.
• Adheres to laws, regulations, and ethical standards governing pharmacy practice.

Skills

Dispensing medications

Inventory management

Patient education

Medication reconciliation

Pharmacy operations

Ethical standards

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Pharmacist PharmD program enrollment

Tools

Electronic Health Records (EHR)

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 Function

• 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.