Grad Pharmacist
Summary
Graduate pharmacy intern work with patient safety, retail pharmacy operations, quality assurance, and immunizations under supervision. Requires a PharmD from a U.S. accredited program, licensure within 120 days of graduation, and valid intern and/or technician licensure.
Highlights
- Experience
- 1+ years related experience preferred
- Education
- PharmD graduate from a U.S. accredited program
- License Required
- Pharmacist licensure within 120 days; valid intern and/or technician licensure
- Certifications
- Ability to become immunization certified preferred
- Travel Required
- Travel to different store locations as business needs dictate
- Physical Requirements
- Remain mobile and upright for extended periods
- Training Provided
- 120-day training roadmap; mentorship from preceptors and district leaders
- Type
- Full-Time
Job description
Graduate Pharmacy Intern
Graduate Pharmacy Intern (Patient Safety, Retail Pharmacy Operations, Immunization)
Job Overview
This role is for a Graduate Pharmacy Intern to apply didactic learning and pharmacy practice in a real-world setting. You will complete a comprehensive training roadmap to deepen your understanding of pharmacy operations, patient safety, and quality assurance. The employer is a major healthcare provider focused on community pharmacy services.
Why This Role Stands Out
- Comprehensive 120-day training roadmap designed for a smooth transition into a Pharmacist role.
- Hands-on experience with patient safety, error prevention, and quality assurance drug utilization review.
- Opportunity to support immunizations and other patient healthcare services, expanding clinical practice.
- Mentorship from preceptors and district leaders, fostering professional growth and leadership skills.
Who This Role Is For
- PharmD graduate from a U.S. accredited program, ready to apply academic learning to practice.
- Individuals committed to obtaining pharmacist licensure within 120 days of graduation.
- Candidates with a strong focus on patient safety, quality care, and ethical pharmacy practice.
- Empathetic communicators who thrive in a fast-paced, team-oriented retail pharmacy environment.
- Flexible individuals willing to travel to different store locations as business needs dictate.
What You'll Do
- Apply didactic learning and pharmacy practice in a real-world setting under supervision.
- Complete a comprehensive training roadmap to understand store, district, and regional operations.
- Assist the pharmacy team in ensuring smooth operations and accurate prescription fulfillment.
- Offer patient counseling, field medical questions, and solicit medical history for optimal care.
- Take telephonic prescriptions and clarify with prescribers as allowed by state regulations.
- Provide in-the-moment coaching and mentoring to pharmacy team members, sharing best practices.
- Support immunization services, including preparing and administering vaccines, and educating patients.
- Comply with all federal, state, and local laws, regulations, professional standards, and the organization's policies and procedures for patient safety and privacy.
What We're Looking For
- PharmD graduate of a U.S. accredited program prior to beginning the Post-Graduate Training Program with our client.
- Ability to obtain required pharmacist licensure within 120 days of graduation.
- Possess, or be in the process of obtaining, valid intern and/or technician licensure.
- Strong attention to detail and ability to pivot quickly between tasks.
- Excellent customer service and team orientation, with active listening and empathy.
- Proficient communication skills, both verbal and written.
- Sound mathematical reasoning for prescription calculations.
- Ability to be mobile, remain upright for extended periods, and perform physical demands of the role.
- 1+ years of related work experience in pharmacy, retail, medical, or customer service setting is preferred.
- Ability to become immunization certified and work across market locations is preferred.