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Staff Pharmacist roles sit at the intersection of clinical knowledge and patient care, making them a strong CPT match for pharmacy students whose programs require supervised practice hours. Your DSO must authorize CPT before your start date, and the work must tie directly to your PharmD curriculum. Most positions qualify as full-time CPT.
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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
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:
-
Education: High School Diploma or GED, required. 2 Year / Associate Degree, preferred. Active enrollment in an ACPE accredited School or College of Pharmacy preferred
-
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).
-
Specialty Pharmacy: Minimum of two years in any setting required with one year in specialty setting preferred.
-
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.
-
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.
-
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 JobsStaff Pharmacist CPT: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Staff Pharmacist role qualify for CPT as an F-1 student?
Yes, if your PharmD program includes a clinical rotation, internship, or practice experience component that a Staff Pharmacist position directly satisfies. Your DSO makes the final determination. Roles in retail, hospital, and specialty pharmacy settings all qualify in most programs, provided the job duties align with your required coursework and the employer can document the training relationship.
Can I work full-time as a Staff Pharmacist on CPT?
Full-time CPT is permitted, but using 12 or more months of full-time CPT eliminates your OPT eligibility entirely. If you plan to use OPT after graduation, keep full-time CPT under 12 cumulative months across your program. Part-time CPT of 20 hours or fewer per week does not affect your OPT eligibility regardless of duration.
What documents does the employer need to verify my CPT authorization?
You'll need to present your updated I-20 with the CPT authorization printed on page two, along with your F-1 visa and valid passport. Employers enrolled in E-Verify will also run your information through that system. Some hospital HR departments additionally request your enrollment verification letter, so carry that as well. CPT authorization is employer-specific and tied to your listed start date.
How do I find Staff Pharmacist employers who regularly hire F-1 students on CPT?
Migrate Mate lists Staff Pharmacist openings from employers with documented work-authorization experience, making it easier to identify sites that won't be caught off guard by CPT paperwork. Large pharmacy chains and health systems with structured internship programs are generally the most experienced with F-1 documentation and E-Verify compliance.
Does a Staff Pharmacist CPT position count toward state licensure hours?
It depends on your state board of pharmacy. In most states, hours worked under CPT in a licensed pharmacy setting do count toward the intern hours required for licensure, but the employer must hold an active pharmacy intern preceptor designation. Confirm with your state board and your employer's pharmacist-in-charge before relying on those hours for your license application.