Pharmacist Internships
Pharmacist internships give university students, recent graduates, and early-career switchers hands-on project experience in clinical and industry settings, mentorship from working pharmacists, and, at many employers, a path toward a full-time offer. Healthcare & Medical Services, Retail, and Non-Profit & Social Services lead in open roles, with Fred Meyer, MercyOne, and Kaiser Permanente among the employers posting roles now.
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Pharmacist Technician at Providence Holy Cross Medical Center in Mission Hills, CA. This position is Per Diem and will work 8-hour, Variable shifts.
Providence Holy Cross Medical Center is four-time designated for Magnet® status, the highest recognition for nursing excellence, making it one of just four hospitals in California to achieve this status.
Since 2007, Holy Cross has been recognized as a Magnet® hospital—a prestigious designation from the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), which recognizes organizations that provide the highest-quality care. Only 9.96% of U.S. hospitals earn Magnet® recognition, which means that only 1% of U.S. hospitals are four times designated.
Providence Holy Cross Medical Center, recognized as one of the best regional hospitals in 10 types of care by U.S. News & World Report. We are also the proud recipient of multiple Healthgrades awards, including America’s 50 Best Hospitals and Patients Safety Excellence for three consecutive years.
Under the supervision and direction of the pharmacy Supervisor/staff pharmacist, fills routine orders for unit doses and prepackaged pharmaceuticals and performs related duties.
Providence caregivers are not simply valued – they’re invaluable. Join our team at Providence Holy Cross Medical Center and thrive in our culture of patient-focused, whole-person care built on understanding, commitment, and mutual respect. Your voice matters here, because we Providence know that to inspire and retain the best people, we must empower them.
Required qualifications:
Education to meet certification, license or registration requirement.
Within 30 days of hire: California Fire and Life Safety Card - National Organization
Upon hire: California Pharmacist Intern License. Or
Upon hire: California Pharmacist Registered
Why Join Providence?
Our best-in-class benefits are uniquely designed to support you and your family in staying well, growing professionally, and achieving financial security. We take care of you, so you can focus on delivering our Mission of caring for everyone, especially the most vulnerable in our communities.
About Providence
At Providence, our strength lies in Our Promise of “Know me, care for me, ease my way.” Working at our family of organizations means that regardless of your role, we’ll walk alongside you in your career, supporting you so you can support others. We provide best-in-class benefits and we foster an inclusive workplace where diversity is valued, and everyone is essential, heard and respected. Together, our 120,000 caregivers (all employees) serve in over 50 hospitals, over 1,000 clinics and a full range of health and social services across Alaska, California, Montana, New Mexico, Oregon, Texas and Washington. As a comprehensive health care organization, we are serving more people, advancing best practices and continuing our more than 100-year tradition of serving the poor and vulnerable.
Posted are the minimum and the maximum wage rates on the wage range for this position. The successful candidate's placement on the wage range for this position will be determined based upon relevant job experience and other applicable factors. These amounts are the base pay range; additional compensation may be available for this role, such as shift differentials, standby/on-call, overtime, premiums, extra shift incentives, or bonus opportunities.
Providence offers a comprehensive benefits package including a retirement 401(k) Savings Plan with employer matching, health care benefits (medical, dental, vision), life insurance, disability insurance, time off benefits (paid parental leave, vacations, holidays, health issues), voluntary benefits, well-being resources and much more. Learn more at providence.jobs/benefits.
Applicants in the Unincorporated County of Los Angeles: Qualified applications with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the Unincorporated Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act.
About the Team
The Sisters of Providence and Sisters of St. Joseph of Orange have deep roots in California, bringing health care and education to communities from the redwood forests to the beach shores of Orange county - and everywhere in between. In Southern California, Providence provides care throughout Los Angeles County, Orange County, High Desert and beyond.
Our award-winning and comprehensive medical centers are known for outstanding programs in cancer, cardiology, neurosciences, orthopedics, women's services, emergency and trauma care, pediatrics and neonatal intensive care. Our not-for-profit network provides a full spectrum of care with leading-edge diagnostics and treatment, outpatient health centers, physician groups and clinics, numerous outreach programs, and hospice and home care, and even our own Providence High School.
Providence is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to the principle that every workforce member has the right to work in surroundings that are free from all forms of unlawful discrimination and harassment on the basis of race, color, gender, disability, veteran, military status, religion, age, creed, national origin, sexual identity or expression, sexual orientation, marital status, genetic information, or any other basis prohibited by local, state, or federal law. We believe diversity makes us stronger, so we are dedicated to shaping an inclusive workforce, learning from each other, and creating equal opportunities for advancement.
Requsition ID: 443037
Company: Providence Jobs
Job Category: Pharmacy
Job Function: Clinical Care
Job Schedule: Per-Diem
Job Shift: Variable
Career Track: Clinical Professional
Department: 7003 PHCMC PHARMACY
Address: CA Mission Hills 15031 Rinaldi St
Work Location: Providence Holy Cross Medical Ctr-Mission Hills
Workplace Type: On-site
Pay Range: $24.00 - $30.29
The amounts listed are the base pay range; additional compensation may be available for this role, such as shift differentials, standby/on-call, overtime, premiums, extra shift incentives, or bonus opportunities.
Description
Pharmacist Technician at Providence Holy Cross Medical Center in Mission Hills, CA. This position is Per Diem and will work 8-hour, Variable shifts.
Providence Holy Cross Medical Center is four-time designated for Magnet® status, the highest recognition for nursing excellence, making it one of just four hospitals in California to achieve this status.
Since 2007, Holy Cross has been recognized as a Magnet® hospital—a prestigious designation from the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), which recognizes organizations that provide the highest-quality care. Only 9.96% of U.S. hospitals earn Magnet® recognition, which means that only 1% of U.S. hospitals are four times designated.
Providence Holy Cross Medical Center, recognized as one of the best regional hospitals in 10 types of care by U.S. News & World Report. We are also the proud recipient of multiple Healthgrades awards, including America’s 50 Best Hospitals and Patients Safety Excellence for three consecutive years.
Under the supervision and direction of the pharmacy Supervisor/staff pharmacist, fills routine orders for unit doses and prepackaged pharmaceuticals and performs related duties.
Providence caregivers are not simply valued – they’re invaluable. Join our team at Providence Holy Cross Medical Center and thrive in our culture of patient-focused, whole-person care built on understanding, commitment, and mutual respect. Your voice matters here, because we Providence know that to inspire and retain the best people, we must empower them.
Required qualifications:
Education to meet certification, license or registration requirement.
Within 30 days of hire: California Fire and Life Safety Card - National Organization
Upon hire: California Pharmacist Intern License. Or
Upon hire: California Pharmacist Registered
Why Join Providence?
Our best-in-class benefits are uniquely designed to support you and your family in staying well, growing professionally, and achieving financial security. We take care of you, so you can focus on delivering our Mission of caring for everyone, especially the most vulnerable in our communities.
About Providence
At Providence, our strength lies in Our Promise of “Know me, care for me, ease my way.” Working at our family of organizations means that regardless of your role, we’ll walk alongside you in your career, supporting you so you can support others. We provide best-in-class benefits and we foster an inclusive workplace where diversity is valued, and everyone is essential, heard and respected. Together, our 120,000 caregivers (all employees) serve in over 50 hospitals, over 1,000 clinics and a full range of health and social services across Alaska, California, Montana, New Mexico, Oregon, Texas and Washington. As a comprehensive health care organization, we are serving more people, advancing best practices and continuing our more than 100-year tradition of serving the poor and vulnerable.
Posted are the minimum and the maximum wage rates on the wage range for this position. The successful candidate's placement on the wage range for this position will be determined based upon relevant job experience and other applicable factors. These amounts are the base pay range; additional compensation may be available for this role, such as shift differentials, standby/on-call, overtime, premiums, extra shift incentives, or bonus opportunities.
Providence offers a comprehensive benefits package including a retirement 401(k) Savings Plan with employer matching, health care benefits (medical, dental, vision), life insurance, disability insurance, time off benefits (paid parental leave, vacations, holidays, health issues), voluntary benefits, well-being resources and much more. Learn more at providence.jobs/benefits.
Applicants in the Unincorporated County of Los Angeles: Qualified applications with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the Unincorporated Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act.
About the Team
The Sisters of Providence and Sisters of St. Joseph of Orange have deep roots in California, bringing health care and education to communities from the redwood forests to the beach shores of Orange county - and everywhere in between. In Southern California, Providence provides care throughout Los Angeles County, Orange County, High Desert and beyond.
Our award-winning and comprehensive medical centers are known for outstanding programs in cancer, cardiology, neurosciences, orthopedics, women's services, emergency and trauma care, pediatrics and neonatal intensive care. Our not-for-profit network provides a full spectrum of care with leading-edge diagnostics and treatment, outpatient health centers, physician groups and clinics, numerous outreach programs, and hospice and home care, and even our own Providence High School.
Providence is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to the principle that every workforce member has the right to work in surroundings that are free from all forms of unlawful discrimination and harassment on the basis of race, color, gender, disability, veteran, military status, religion, age, creed, national origin, sexual identity or expression, sexual orientation, marital status, genetic information, or any other basis prohibited by local, state, or federal law. We believe diversity makes us stronger, so we are dedicated to shaping an inclusive workforce, learning from each other, and creating equal opportunities for advancement.
Requsition ID: 443037
Company: Providence Jobs
Job Category: Pharmacy
Job Function: Clinical Care
Job Schedule: Per-Diem
Job Shift: Variable
Career Track: Clinical Professional
Department: 7003 PHCMC PHARMACY
Address: CA Mission Hills 15031 Rinaldi St
Work Location: Providence Holy Cross Medical Ctr-Mission Hills
Workplace Type: On-site
Pay Range: $24.00 - $30.29
The amounts listed are the base pay range; additional compensation may be available for this role, such as shift differentials, standby/on-call, overtime, premiums, extra shift incentives, or bonus opportunities.
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Tips for Your Pharmacist Internship Search
Apply earlier than your classmates do
Large hospital systems and national pharmacy chains fill summer internship cohorts the preceding fall, often by November. Smaller independents and co-op programs post closer to start dates. Checking listings in September and setting up alerts means you're applying while most students are still finishing midterms.
Build proof before you send a single application
At the intern level, documented clinical projects carry more weight than a short work history. Assemble two or three rotation logs, compounding case write-ups, or patient counseling case studies that show the therapeutic areas and tools you've worked with. That portfolio gives a pharmacist recruiter something concrete to evaluate before an interview.
Work campus and direct applications at the same time
Campus career fairs surface structured programs tied to your university, and pharmacy professors and career center staff often know which employers recruit from your school before roles post publicly. Apply directly to employers running smaller cohorts in parallel, the two channels reach different hiring managers and widen your pool significantly.
Practice clinical and drug knowledge screens out loud
Pharmacist intern interviews frequently include drug interaction scenarios, therapeutic category questions, or counseling role-plays. Practice answering out loud rather than just reviewing notes, interviewers weigh how you reason through a case and communicate with a patient or provider, not just whether you land on the right drug or dose.
Target rotational and cohort programs first
Large health systems and pharmacy benefit managers run structured internship programs designed to train students new to clinical or industry practice. These programs recruit early in the academic year, fill fast, and often have the clearest path to a return offer. Identify the rotational programs that recruit from your school and submit in the first application wave.
Set your work-type filter before you start
On-site roles are 100% of the pharmacist internships listed here. Decide what you can realistically commit to, on-site dispensing rotations, hybrid managed-care roles, or fully remote pharmacovigilance positions, before you start sorting listings. Filtering by location and work type upfront on Migrate Mate saves time and surfaces only the roles you can actually accept.
Pharmacist Internships: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get a pharmacist internship?
Lead with coursework and documented patient-care or laboratory projects rather than work history, hiring teams expect limited experience at the intern level. A portfolio of completed rotations, compounding logs, or clinical case write-ups gives recruiters something concrete to assess. Apply directly through employer sites and attend campus career fairs, where pharmacy recruiters often move faster for students they meet in person.
Can a pharmacist internship turn into a full-time job?
Many employers extend return offers to strong interns, but conversion is never guaranteed. What actually drives it is consistent performance on real dispensing or clinical work, available headcount on the team, and how early you signal interest before the offer window closes. Treat every rotation as an audition without counting on an outcome that depends on factors outside your control.
When should I apply for pharmacist internships?
Earlier than most students expect. Large hospital systems and pharmacy chains recruit summer interns the preceding fall, sometimes as early as September or October. Smaller independent pharmacies, specialty compounding firms, and co-op programs post closer to their start dates, so openings appear year-round. Checking regularly means you catch both waves.
Are pharmacist internships paid?
Most professional pharmacist internships in the United States are paid. Compensation varies by company size, industry sector, and location. Listings show pay where the employer discloses it, so you can compare opportunities without needing to ask upfront.
What should a pharmacist internship resume include?
Lead with projects, not work history. Include two or three documented clinical or laboratory projects, listing the drug classes or therapeutic areas covered, tools used such as dispensing software or compounding equipment, and where the work can be reviewed, like a case study or rotation evaluation. Add relevant coursework, any IPPE or APPE hours, and keep the whole document to one page.
Are there remote pharmacist internships?
Yes. Remote and hybrid roles make up 0% of the pharmacist internship listings here, with the rest on-site. Remote cohorts in areas like medical information, pharmacovigilance, and managed care fill fast, so apply early and filter by work type to see them before they close.
What is a pharmacy intern rotation program?
Structured rotation programs place pharmacy students across multiple practice settings, such as acute care, ambulatory care, and community pharmacy, within a single internship term. Designed for students new to clinical practice, these programs recruit early in the academic year and are competitive. Identify which hospital systems or pharmacy chains run rotational cohorts at your school and apply in the first recruitment wave.
Can international students get pharmacist internships?
Yes. F-1 students can intern through CPT while enrolled or through OPT work authorization after finishing a degree, and the employer does not have to file anything for either, so many companies are open to international interns. Confirm your eligibility and timing with your university's international student office before accepting an offer.
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