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Pharmacist CPT roles let F-1 students apply classroom training in drug therapy, patient counseling, and medication management at real clinical or retail sites. Your DSO must authorize each placement as an integral part of your PharmD curriculum, and full-time CPT during the academic year requires documented curricular justification.
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What We Offer:
Novant Health is seeking a Pharmacist Intern, to join our Pharmacy team at New Hanover Regional Medical Center, to deliver optimal medication management across all dimensions of care, every time.
Work Schedule: PRN
At Novant Health, you’ll find a supportive team environment where your contributions are valued, your growth is encouraged, and your work makes a lasting difference in the lives of patients and families.
- Meaningful Patient Impact – Play a key role in delivering safe, accurate, and personalized medication care that truly improves patients’ lives.
- Collaborative & Inclusive Culture – Work alongside supportive teammates who value open communication, diversity, and innovation — with opportunities to mentor and grow together.
- Commitment to Excellence & Growth – Benefit from clear standards, ongoing training, and professional development programs that help you advance your career while maintaining top-tier care quality.
- Shared Mission & Values – Be part of a trusted organization that lives its First Do No Harm commitment and champions accessible, affordable, and patient-centered pharmacy services.
What We're Looking For:
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Education: High School Diploma or GED, required. 2 Year / Associate Degree, preferred. Active enrollment in an ACPE accredited School or College of Pharmacy preferred
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Experience (required):
- Acute: Minimum one year of two pharmacy skills (examples may include medication distribution, sterile compounding, and/or medication listing activities) required. OR...hired as a Pharmacy Technician 1 Certified and now competently performing a second pharmacy skill as described above.
- Outpatient Oncology: Minimum of two years of experience in any setting with one year of experience in sterile compounding (of IV and/or chemotherapy admixture).
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Specialty Pharmacy: Minimum of two years in any setting required with one year in specialty setting preferred.
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Licensure/Certification:
- Current registry with applicable State Board(s) of pharmacy, required.
- PTCB or NHA Certification within 60 days of hire, or proof of enrollment in pharmacy school/FPEGG/FPGEC; required.
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A minimum of one relevant specialized certificate/certification from approved vendor such as PTCB, BPTS or NPTA (examples include but are not limited to product verification, medication history, hazardous drug management, billing/reimbursement, controlled substances diversion prevention, medication therapy management, sterile compounding). This must be obtained within 12 months of hire and maintained as applicable. Required.
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Additional skills required:
- State Registration and/or evidence of renewal is required for both Pharmacists and Technicians fifteen days prior to expiration and Technicians are required to be either certified through Pharmacy Technician Certification Board (PTCB) or National Healthcareer Association (NHA), or be actively enrolled in pharmacy school, or be active in Foreign Pharmacy Graduate Equivalency Examination (FPGEE) or Foreign Pharmacy Equivalency Certification (FPGEC).
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Considerable knowledge and application of basic math skills, including ratio and proportion relationships; strong verbal and written communication skills, ability to follow verbal and written instructions. Basic technology skills. Other duties as outlined in Novant Health and facility specific policies and procedures. Ability to drive/travel to multiple facilities/locations as needed. Ability to work as part of a high performing, change ready and resilient team.
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Additional skills preferred: Considerable knowledge of medication names (both trade and generic) and their doses, routes of administration, and adverse effects; the ability to demonstrate patient interview skills and strong written and verbal communication skills with other healthcare professionals. Experience with inventory management.
What You'll Do:
- Provide clinical and operational pharmacy support under the supervision of a licensed preceptor
- Deliver patient care services, including vaccinations, medication reconciliation, discharge counseling, medication navigation, and medication therapy management
- Support pharmacy operations in hospital and community pharmacy settings
- Educate pharmacists, technicians, and other healthcare professionals on appropriate drug therapy
- Participate in research initiatives and quality improvement projects
- Develop a comprehensive understanding of pharmaceutical care through hands-on learning experiences
- Demonstrate self-directed learning and professional growth guided by intern program leaders and preceptors
- Maintain compliance with all pharmacy policies, procedures, licensure, and continuing education requirements
- Maintain active and current state pharmacy intern licensure throughout employment
- Work assigned shifts in accordance with the Novant Health Pharmacy Student Intern Program requirements
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Get Access To All JobsPharmacist CPT: Frequently Asked Questions
Can I do CPT at a retail pharmacy chain as a PharmD student?
Yes, provided your school designates the placement as an integral part of your curriculum and your DSO authorizes it on your I-20. Retail pharmacy CPT is common for PharmD students completing advanced pharmacy practice experience rotations. The employer must also verify your employment eligibility, which most large retail chains do through E-Verify enrollment.
Does working full-time CPT during my PharmD affect my OPT eligibility?
It can. USCIS counts any period of full-time CPT cumulatively. If your full-time CPT totals 12 months or more before graduation, you lose OPT eligibility entirely. Many PharmD programs structure rotations specifically to avoid crossing that threshold, so review your rotation schedule with your DSO early and track your cumulative full-time CPT hours carefully.
Do I need a state pharmacy intern license before starting a CPT pharmacist role?
In most states, yes. Practicing pharmacy under supervision as an F-1 CPT student still requires a valid state intern pharmacist license. Licensing timelines vary by state, with some boards taking four to eight weeks to process applications. Submit your intern license application as soon as you have a confirmed CPT site, not after your I-20 is updated.
How do I find pharmacist employers that are familiar with CPT authorization?
Employers who have previously filed Labor Condition Applications for pharmacist roles are the most likely to understand F-1 work authorization requirements. Migrate Mate lets you search for pharmacy employers with that DOL filing history, which narrows your list to sites that have already handled international student paperwork rather than encountering it for the first time with you.
Can I do CPT at more than one pharmacy site during the same semester?
Only if your curriculum requires concurrent placements and your DSO authorizes each employer separately on your I-20. Some PharmD programs run overlapping rotations, but each site must be individually listed. Working at an unauthorized site, even briefly, violates your F-1 status regardless of whether your other CPT placement is properly authorized.