Pharmacy Intern Jobs
Pharmacy Intern jobs are open across retail chains, hospital systems, long-term care facilities, and specialty pharmacies, from first-year pharmacy students to advanced rotations, with common specializations in clinical, compounding, and ambulatory care. Find a role that fits from the openings below and apply directly.
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Facility Kindred Hospital San Francisco Bay Area
Req ID 555625 Post Date 06/17/2026
Description
Kindred Hospital San Francisco Bay Area is a 99-bed long-term acute care hospital offering the same in-depth care you would receive in a traditional hospital, but for an extended recovery period. We partner with your physician and offer 24-hour clinical care seven days a week so you can start your journey to wellness. For those who need special care, we offer a 10-bed ICU and two negative pressure rooms. We are located about 7 miles east of Oakland International Airport right off MacArthur Freeway (I-580).
Job Summary
Assists with medication preparation, repacking, and dispensing under the direct supervision of a licensed pharmacist. Supports medication reconciliation and clinical monitoring to assure medications are safe and effective. Adheres to state and federal regulations. Reports to the Director of Pharmacy.
Essential Functions
- Assists Pharmacist to prepare and dispense medication.
- Prepares and delivers medications to patient care units as appropriate.
- Restocks and manages expiration dating in automated medication dispensing machine inventory.
- Orders and stores medications.
- Properly unit doses medications that do not come prepackaged.
- Processes records of medication dispensed to patient, computes charges, and generates required computer reports as needed. Performs backup procedures correctly.
- Monitors drug therapy for appropriateness under the supervision of the licensed pharmacist.
- Provides and documents clinical interventions, therapy recommendations, and other clinical activities according to department policy and procedure and state regulations.
- Participates in the Medication Reconciliation activities of the Pharmacy Department.
- Prepares sterile and non-sterile compounds per USP standards.
- Maintains positive relationships with all customers.
- Complies with regulatory and accreditation standards.
Knowledge/Skills/Abilities/Expectations
- Good math and science skills
- Approximate percent of time required to travel: 0%
- Must read, write and speak fluent English.
- Must have good and regular attendance.
- Performs other related duties as assigned
Pay range: $22.00 - $23.35/Hr
ScionHealth has a comprehensive benefits package for benefit-eligible employees that includes Medical, Dental, Vision, 401(k), FSA/HSA, Life Insurance, Paid Time Off, and Wellness.
Qualifications
Education
- Actively enrolled in or graduate of ACPE accredited college of pharmacy or FPEGC certification.
Licenses/Certification
- Pharmacy Intern Licensure as required by the state.
- BCLS certification.
Experience
- Minimum of 1 year of experience as a Pharmacy Technician in a hospital pharmacy setting preferred.
- Basic understanding of the role of and use of a computer in the processing of prescription orders with minimum word processing skills.
Facility Kindred Hospital San Francisco Bay Area
Req ID 555625 Post Date 06/17/2026
Description
Kindred Hospital San Francisco Bay Area is a 99-bed long-term acute care hospital offering the same in-depth care you would receive in a traditional hospital, but for an extended recovery period. We partner with your physician and offer 24-hour clinical care seven days a week so you can start your journey to wellness. For those who need special care, we offer a 10-bed ICU and two negative pressure rooms. We are located about 7 miles east of Oakland International Airport right off MacArthur Freeway (I-580).
Job Summary
Assists with medication preparation, repacking, and dispensing under the direct supervision of a licensed pharmacist. Supports medication reconciliation and clinical monitoring to assure medications are safe and effective. Adheres to state and federal regulations. Reports to the Director of Pharmacy.
Essential Functions
- Assists Pharmacist to prepare and dispense medication.
- Prepares and delivers medications to patient care units as appropriate.
- Restocks and manages expiration dating in automated medication dispensing machine inventory.
- Orders and stores medications.
- Properly unit doses medications that do not come prepackaged.
- Processes records of medication dispensed to patient, computes charges, and generates required computer reports as needed. Performs backup procedures correctly.
- Monitors drug therapy for appropriateness under the supervision of the licensed pharmacist.
- Provides and documents clinical interventions, therapy recommendations, and other clinical activities according to department policy and procedure and state regulations.
- Participates in the Medication Reconciliation activities of the Pharmacy Department.
- Prepares sterile and non-sterile compounds per USP standards.
- Maintains positive relationships with all customers.
- Complies with regulatory and accreditation standards.
Knowledge/Skills/Abilities/Expectations
- Good math and science skills
- Approximate percent of time required to travel: 0%
- Must read, write and speak fluent English.
- Must have good and regular attendance.
- Performs other related duties as assigned
Pay range: $22.00 - $23.35/Hr
ScionHealth has a comprehensive benefits package for benefit-eligible employees that includes Medical, Dental, Vision, 401(k), FSA/HSA, Life Insurance, Paid Time Off, and Wellness.
Qualifications
Education
- Actively enrolled in or graduate of ACPE accredited college of pharmacy or FPEGC certification.
Licenses/Certification
- Pharmacy Intern Licensure as required by the state.
- BCLS certification.
Experience
- Minimum of 1 year of experience as a Pharmacy Technician in a hospital pharmacy setting preferred.
- Basic understanding of the role of and use of a computer in the processing of prescription orders with minimum word processing skills.
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A snapshot from current openings nationwide, updated as new roles post.
Who's Hiring
- CVS Health2,497
- Walgreens1,177
- Walmart377
- Giant Eagle47
- Safeway42
Top Industries Hiring
- Healthcare & Medical Services2,632
- Retail1,694
- E-Commerce & Online Marketplaces169
- Consumer Goods167
- Biotechnology & Pharmaceuticals99
What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in pharmacy intern jobs.
- Current enrollment in an accredited Doctor of Pharmacy program
- Active pharmacy intern license or registration in the state of employment
- Experience with pharmacy dispensing software such as PioneerRx or QS/1
- Ability to verify and process prescription orders under pharmacist supervision
- Strong understanding of drug interactions, dosage calculations, and medication safety
- Prior pharmacy technician or customer service experience in a healthcare setting
Tips for Your Pharmacy Intern Job Search
Tailor your resume to rotation type
Highlight the specific rotation settings you've completed, whether inpatient, community, or specialty, and name the clinical software you've used. Hiring managers scan for site-specific experience, so a generic pharmacy resume loses ground to one that matches their setting.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists pharmacy intern openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.
Get your intern license before applying
Most states require a pharmacy intern license or registration before you can legally work, and many employers filter out candidates who don't have one. Check your state board of pharmacy's requirements early so the credential is in hand when you start applying.
Match your cover letter to the care setting
A hospital system cares about your exposure to high-alert medications and clinical documentation. A retail chain wants accuracy, speed, and patient counseling. Write a cover letter that speaks directly to the setting you're applying to, not a general pharmacy narrative.
Prepare for competency-based interview questions
Pharmacy intern interviews frequently include scenario questions about medication errors, patient counseling situations, or drug interaction calls. Practicing concrete examples from your rotations, with specific outcomes, will outperform rehearsed textbook answers every time.
Negotiate start dates around your academic calendar
Many pharmacy intern roles expect flexibility between semester blocks and rotation schedules. When you receive an offer, clarify the hours commitment upfront and confirm it aligns with your school's requirements so you don't hit a conflict midway through.
Pharmacy Intern Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most pharmacy interns?
The companies hiring the most pharmacy interns right now include CVS Health, Walgreens, and Walmart, with the largest share of openings in Pennsylvania, Ohio, and Florida, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of June 2026. Availability shifts throughout the year as rotation cycles and academic calendars align with employer hiring windows.
How many pharmacy intern jobs are remote?
About 0% of pharmacy intern openings are fully remote or hybrid as of June 2026, since most roles require hands-on dispensing and patient interaction in a licensed facility. The sub-areas most likely to include remote components are medication therapy management, prior authorization support, and pharmacovigilance work at specialty or managed care organizations.
How do you become a pharmacy intern?
You become a pharmacy intern by enrolling in an accredited Doctor of Pharmacy program, then applying for a pharmacy intern license through your state board of pharmacy, which typically requires proof of enrollment and a background check. Once licensed, you can apply to intern positions at retail pharmacies, hospitals, or specialty settings that align with your current year of study and rotation schedule.
Can you get a pharmacy intern job with no prior experience?
Yes, many employers hire pharmacy interns who are early in their PharmD program with no prior pharmacy work history, treating the role itself as the structured training. Strengthen your application by completing any available pharmacy volunteer hours, highlighting relevant coursework in pharmacology or patient care, and demonstrating familiarity with a dispensing workflow, even from a lab or simulation setting.
What does the pharmacy intern interview process look like?
Most pharmacy intern interviews involve a phone or video screen with a hiring manager or pharmacist, followed by an in-person interview that includes scenario-based questions about prescription verification, patient counseling, and handling a dispensing error. Some hospital systems add a brief skills assessment or require you to shadow a shift before receiving an offer, particularly for clinical or inpatient rotation positions.
Where can I find and apply to pharmacy intern jobs?
You can find and apply to pharmacy intern jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from across the United States in one place. Find roles that match your program year, state license, and preferred setting, then apply directly to each listing from the page.
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