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 lead in open roles, with Kaiser Permanente, MercyOne, and Lee Health among the employers posting roles now.
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INTRODUCTION
Pharmacy careers are better at Banner Health! Innovation and highly trained staff. Our Pharmacy team members play a critical role in ensuring the best care for our patients. Join a nationally recognized leader that values excellence and begin making a difference in people’s lives.
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Our Banner Pharmacist Intern works under the supervision of a pharmacist to support medication preparation, distribution, inventory management, and recordkeeping. Assists with sterile compounding, IV medications, TPNs, and chemotherapy preparations. Supports medication order processing and documentation while maintaining accuracy and compliance with established standards. Collaborates with pharmacists and healthcare teams to promote safe and effective medication use and quality patient care across all age groups. This position will be cross-training on both adult and pediatric units.
Position Summary
This position will work under the supervision of the pharmacist. Performs routine duties in packaging, distribution and record keeping of pharmaceutical supplies. Assists in preparing compounded and intravenous medications, total parenteral nutrition products, and chemotherapeutic agents. Consistently demonstrates an ability to assess a situation, consider alternatives, and choose the appropriate course of action. May work with the Pharmacist in processing physician orders for medications by entering information into the medication management system in an unverified status. Under the supervision of the pharmacist, assesses and formulates potential recommendations to physicians and provides information to physicians, nurses, and others regarding topics relating to the medication use system. Must demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients being served.
CORE FUNCTIONS
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Selects and/or prepares medications, under direct supervision, as indicated on the patient medication orders. Places medications in patient boxes or in designated area for pharmacist to review, sends/delivers medications to nursing units as required. Investigates missing medication requests. Charges/credits patients for medications and intravenous solutions as appropriate. Restocks unused and credited returned medications.
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Attends to customers and answers telephones in a courteous and timely manner. Serves as a liaison between the customer and the pharmacist.
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Using automated dispensing technology or requisition, restocks medications to nursing and ancillary areas after checked by a pharmacist. Restocks medications to all areas outside automated dispensing technology which may include but not be limited to trays, code carts and emergency boxes. Adds users to the automatic dispensing technology database as per policy. Investigates discrepancies in automated dispensing technology. Troubleshoots automated technology malfunctions.
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Identifies medications and other items for reorder as necessary to maintain a continuous inventory of medications and supplies. Receives, checks-in, and restocks medications ordered through wholesaler and other vendors.
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Compounds specialty drug products. Repackages bulk medications into unit of use packaging. Completes accurate documentation of items compounded and repackaged.
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Assists in preparing and labeling of intravenous medication orders including total parenteral nutrition products and chemotherapy products using proper sterile and aseptic technique.
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Under the supervision of a pharmacist, utilizes education and pharmacy skills in assessing and formulating potential recommendations to physicians to help ensure quality and economical drug therapy, and positive patient outcomes. May provide information (under pharmacist supervision) to physicians, nurses, and others regarding medication therapy, medication systems, drug product guidelines, laws and regulations, medication formulary, and other topics related to the medication use system. Medication assessments may be performed with special consideration given to medication safety and the needs of the specific patient age groups served.
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Performs quality control activities such as monthly nursing unit checks and pharmacy section checks in a timely manner. Completes documentation on refrigerator temperatures, intravenous hood cleaning, and equipment maintenance activities as required.
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Participates in all aspects of medication use, including (1) selection, procurement and storage, (2) dispensing, (3) monitoring of all medications utilized. Internal customers may include Patients, Nurses, Licensed Independent Practitioners, Nursing Directors, Department Directors, Administrators and other health care team members for the purpose of integrating services, improving patient care and ensuring effective communication systems. External customers may include local, state, and national pharmacy organizations, Joint Commission, state Board of Pharmacy, colleagues and peers, educational institutions and pharmaceutical representatives.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Must be attending an accredited school of Pharmacy.
Requires current and unrestricted pharmacy intern licensure in the state of practice. Incumbents in Arizona are also required to provide the AZ Board of Pharmacy Wallet Card at time of hire.
Must possess good organizational, problem solving and computer skills. Must have good written and verbal communication skills for interfacing with all levels of Staff, physicians, patients and other contacts. Must have knowledge of computer software, particularly medication management information system software, Microsoft applications and Automated dispensing systems.
Employees working at Banner Behavioral Health Hospital must possess an Arizona Fingerprint Clearance Card at the time of hire and maintain the card for the duration of their employment. An Arizona Criminal History Affidavit must be signed upon hire.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
Pharmacy technician experience preferred. Additional training in specialty areas (such as automatic dispensing technology, controlled substances and satellite pharmacy) preferred.
Additional related education and/or experience preferred.
LOCATION
Primary City/State: Mesa, Arizona
Department Name: Pharmacy-Hosp
Work Shift: Day
Job Category: Pharmacy
This position requires working both Saturday and Sunday every other weekend, with shifts scheduled from either 6:00a.m. to 2:30p.m. or 2:00p.m. to 10:30p.m.
EEO Statement:
EEO/Disabled/Veterans
Our organization supports a drug-free work environment.
Privacy Policy:
Privacy Policy
INTRODUCTION
Pharmacy careers are better at Banner Health! Innovation and highly trained staff. Our Pharmacy team members play a critical role in ensuring the best care for our patients. Join a nationally recognized leader that values excellence and begin making a difference in people’s lives.
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Our Banner Pharmacist Intern works under the supervision of a pharmacist to support medication preparation, distribution, inventory management, and recordkeeping. Assists with sterile compounding, IV medications, TPNs, and chemotherapy preparations. Supports medication order processing and documentation while maintaining accuracy and compliance with established standards. Collaborates with pharmacists and healthcare teams to promote safe and effective medication use and quality patient care across all age groups. This position will be cross-training on both adult and pediatric units.
Position Summary
This position will work under the supervision of the pharmacist. Performs routine duties in packaging, distribution and record keeping of pharmaceutical supplies. Assists in preparing compounded and intravenous medications, total parenteral nutrition products, and chemotherapeutic agents. Consistently demonstrates an ability to assess a situation, consider alternatives, and choose the appropriate course of action. May work with the Pharmacist in processing physician orders for medications by entering information into the medication management system in an unverified status. Under the supervision of the pharmacist, assesses and formulates potential recommendations to physicians and provides information to physicians, nurses, and others regarding topics relating to the medication use system. Must demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients being served.
CORE FUNCTIONS
-
Selects and/or prepares medications, under direct supervision, as indicated on the patient medication orders. Places medications in patient boxes or in designated area for pharmacist to review, sends/delivers medications to nursing units as required. Investigates missing medication requests. Charges/credits patients for medications and intravenous solutions as appropriate. Restocks unused and credited returned medications.
-
Attends to customers and answers telephones in a courteous and timely manner. Serves as a liaison between the customer and the pharmacist.
-
Using automated dispensing technology or requisition, restocks medications to nursing and ancillary areas after checked by a pharmacist. Restocks medications to all areas outside automated dispensing technology which may include but not be limited to trays, code carts and emergency boxes. Adds users to the automatic dispensing technology database as per policy. Investigates discrepancies in automated dispensing technology. Troubleshoots automated technology malfunctions.
-
Identifies medications and other items for reorder as necessary to maintain a continuous inventory of medications and supplies. Receives, checks-in, and restocks medications ordered through wholesaler and other vendors.
-
Compounds specialty drug products. Repackages bulk medications into unit of use packaging. Completes accurate documentation of items compounded and repackaged.
-
Assists in preparing and labeling of intravenous medication orders including total parenteral nutrition products and chemotherapy products using proper sterile and aseptic technique.
-
Under the supervision of a pharmacist, utilizes education and pharmacy skills in assessing and formulating potential recommendations to physicians to help ensure quality and economical drug therapy, and positive patient outcomes. May provide information (under pharmacist supervision) to physicians, nurses, and others regarding medication therapy, medication systems, drug product guidelines, laws and regulations, medication formulary, and other topics related to the medication use system. Medication assessments may be performed with special consideration given to medication safety and the needs of the specific patient age groups served.
-
Performs quality control activities such as monthly nursing unit checks and pharmacy section checks in a timely manner. Completes documentation on refrigerator temperatures, intravenous hood cleaning, and equipment maintenance activities as required.
-
Participates in all aspects of medication use, including (1) selection, procurement and storage, (2) dispensing, (3) monitoring of all medications utilized. Internal customers may include Patients, Nurses, Licensed Independent Practitioners, Nursing Directors, Department Directors, Administrators and other health care team members for the purpose of integrating services, improving patient care and ensuring effective communication systems. External customers may include local, state, and national pharmacy organizations, Joint Commission, state Board of Pharmacy, colleagues and peers, educational institutions and pharmaceutical representatives.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Must be attending an accredited school of Pharmacy.
Requires current and unrestricted pharmacy intern licensure in the state of practice. Incumbents in Arizona are also required to provide the AZ Board of Pharmacy Wallet Card at time of hire.
Must possess good organizational, problem solving and computer skills. Must have good written and verbal communication skills for interfacing with all levels of Staff, physicians, patients and other contacts. Must have knowledge of computer software, particularly medication management information system software, Microsoft applications and Automated dispensing systems.
Employees working at Banner Behavioral Health Hospital must possess an Arizona Fingerprint Clearance Card at the time of hire and maintain the card for the duration of their employment. An Arizona Criminal History Affidavit must be signed upon hire.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
Pharmacy technician experience preferred. Additional training in specialty areas (such as automatic dispensing technology, controlled substances and satellite pharmacy) preferred.
Additional related education and/or experience preferred.
LOCATION
Primary City/State: Mesa, Arizona
Department Name: Pharmacy-Hosp
Work Shift: Day
Job Category: Pharmacy
This position requires working both Saturday and Sunday every other weekend, with shifts scheduled from either 6:00a.m. to 2:30p.m. or 2:00p.m. to 10:30p.m.
EEO Statement:
EEO/Disabled/Veterans
Our organization supports a drug-free work environment.
Privacy Policy:
Privacy Policy
Pharmacist Internship Market
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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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