Graduate Pharmacist Intern

Job Summary

The Graduate Pharmacy Intern is a recent PharmD graduate actively pursuing pharmacist licensure. Under the direct supervision of a licensed pharmacist, this role supports clinical and operational pharmacy services to optimize medication use and patient outcomes. The intern may perform pharmacist-level functions as permitted by state law but may not independently verify prescriptions or make final clinical decisions.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist in the safe, effective, and cost-efficient management of medications across the continuum of care.
• Review and evaluate medication orders for accuracy and appropriateness.
• Provide patient counseling on medication use, adherence, and side effects under pharmacist supervision.
• Support dispensing, monitoring, and communication of medication-related needs.
• Collaborate with pharmacists, providers, nursing, pharmacy technicians, and other medical staff to optimize patient care outcomes.
• Provide drug information and assist with clinical decision support.
• Identify and escalate medication-related problems and assist in developing care plans/solutions to medication-related problems.
• Support oversight of pharmacy technicians as directed.
• Maintain compliance with all policies, procedures, regulatory requirements, and professional standards.
• Participate in quality improvement initiatives and departmental goals.
• Maintain professionalism and a patient-centered approach in all interactions.
• Actively prepare for and obtain pharmacist licensure within established timelines.
• Provide patient care services as needed, to include but not limited to: immunizations, medication therapy management, disease state consultations, adherence-based patient calls.
• Promotes effective working relations and work effectively as part of a team to facilitate the Clinic's ability to meet its goals and objectives.
• Attains all agreed to goals and objectives within specified time frames, as part of the Clinic's overall mission.
• Responsibly follows the Clinic Exposure Control Plans/Bloodborne and Airborne Pathogens.
• Demonstrates respect and regard for the dignity of all patients, families, visitors and fellow employees to ensure a professional, responsible and courteous environment.
• Promotes the education and development of students, interns, residents, apprentices, and other new staff by sharing expertise, responding to questions, and fostering a positive and supportive learning environment.
• All other duties and responsibilities as assigned.