Pharmacy Student Intern Pre- Professional Studies

St. Joseph's Health; City of Syracuse (NY); On-site; USD 25,000 - 32,000; Part time

Job summary

St. Joseph's Health in New York is seeking a Pharmacy Student Intern/Extern.

The program supports the pharmacy team by assisting pharmacists and technicians, handling unit-dose preparation, and delivering medications within nursing units across satellite locations under licensed pharmacist supervision. The role involves pharmacokinetic dosing, medication reviews, patient counseling, and collaboration with nurses/providers.

Qualifications

• Must be accepted to an accredited college of pharmacy.
• Ideally eligible for New York State Board of Pharmacy Intern license; we are willing to consider pre-professional years of study.

Responsibilities

• Assist pharmacists/technicians in providing pharmaceutical care to patients.
• Perform technician duties and support under supervision of a licensed pharmacist.
• Pharmacokinetic dosing of antibiotics and warfarin; full medication profile reviews; patient counseling.

Education

Accredited college of pharmacy

Eligible for NYS Pharmacy Intern license

Pre-professional years considered

Job description

Description: Will consider Pre-Professional phase of Study Students

Employment Type: Part time

Position Title: Pharmacy Student Intern/Extern

Position Title: Pharmacy Student Intern

Mission Statement: We are passionate healers dedicated to honoring the Sacred in our sisters and brothers.

Vision: To be world-renowned for passionate patient care and outstanding clinical outcomes.

Position Summary: The pharmacy student intern will assist the pharmacist/technicians in providing pharmaceutical care to the hospital’s patients. The scope varies from performing technician duties to working under the direction of a licensed pharmacist in accordance with applicable state and federal laws. Technician work includes preparation and packaging of unit dose medications (oral, injectable, topical, rectal, inhaled, ophthalmic, otic), delivering medications to nursing units, restocking satellite med stations (pyxis), medication reconciliation interviews, and triaging phone calls. Under the direct supervision of a clinical pharmacist, the student intern will work in several different pharmacy satellite locations. Duties here will include pharmacokinetic dosing of antibiotics, dosing of warfarin, full medication profile reviews, patient counseling, renal dosing of medications, high risk medication assessments, pain regimen monitoring, post-fall reviews, anticoagulation therapy management, diabetes monitoring, discussing patient specific therapy with nurses/providers/patients, and participation with the nutrition support team in dosing of TPN’s. The interns will also be called upon to create an end-of summer presentation each year to give to pharmacy staff.

Education, Training, Experience, Certification, And Licensure: Must be accepted to an accredited college of pharmacy. Ideally the student will be eligible for New York State Board of Pharmacy Intern license, has completed 1st year of professional study but are we are willing to consider students in pre-professional years of study.

Special Equipment, Skills Or Other Requirements: All department equipment and supplies.

Work Environment And Hazards: Office and Clinical Setting: Exposure Class II - no exposure to blood, body fluids, excretions or secretions. Rare/infrequent exposure to chemicals with the potential to cause skin/mucus membrane irritation.

Physical Demands: Medium work: must be able to lift, bend, stoop, push, and pull.

Work Contact Group: All services, employees, medical staff, patients, visitors, vendors, various regulatory and professional agencies.

Supervised By: Pharmacy Leadership Team/Staff Pharmacists

Pay range based on experience and location $18.50-$23.00

Our Commitment Rooted in our Mission and Core Values, we honor the dignity of every person and recognize the unique perspectives, experiences, and talents each colleague brings. By finding common ground and embracing our differences, we grow stronger together and deliver more compassionate, person-centered care. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.