Pharmacy Intern Jobs
Pharmacy Intern jobs are open across retail pharmacy chains, hospital systems, specialty clinics, and long-term care facilities, from first-year pharmacy students to advanced pharmacy practice experience candidates, with specializations in clinical, compounding, and ambulatory care. Scan the live roles below and apply to whichever ones fit.
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Job Objectives
- Learn to provide the best patient experience through assisting the pharmacist and pharmacy team members in accordance with state and federal regulations.
- Responsible for using pharmacy systems to obtain patient and drug information and process prescriptions.
- Models and delivers a distinctive and delightful customer experience.
- Learns and champions pharmacy policy, procedures, and customer service best practices needed to perform as a future pharmacist.
Job Responsibilities/Tasks
Customer Experience
- Engages customers and patients by greeting them and offering assistance with products and services. Resolves customer issues and answers questions to ensure a positive customer experience.
- Models and shares customer service best practices with all team members to deliver a distinctive and delightful customer experience, including interpersonal habits (e.g., greeting, eye contact, courtesy, etc.) and Walgreens service traits (e.g., offering help proactively, identifying needs, servicing until satisfied, etc.).
- Develops strong relationships with customers.
Operations
- Learn from store and pharmacy team members, field leadership, team members and customers/patients.
- Under the supervision by the pharmacist, assist in the practice of pharmacy, in accordance with state, federal, and company policy. Reviews and complies with the Walgreen Co. Pharmacy Code of Conduct.
- Performs duties as assigned and supervised by the pharmacist in accordance with Walgreens standard operating procedures for entering, third party processing, filling, and dispensing prescriptions.
- Assists pharmacists and other healthcare providers in delivering patient care and services that are within the state scope of practice for pharmacy interns including patient counseling and other health services (i.e. blood pressure, medication therapy management).
- Immediately reports prescription errors to pharmacist on duty and adheres to Company policies and procedures in relation to pharmacy errors and the Quality Improvement Program.
- Strictly adheres to the Walgreen Co. policy regarding Good Faith Dispensing.
- Responsible and accountable for registering all related sales on assigned cash register, collects and handles cash as required. Takes customer to OTC aisle when possible to assist in locating products.
- Handles telephone calls that do not require personal attention of the pharmacist, including those to physicians.
- Assists and supports Pharmacy Department on inventory management activities, such as, ordering, unpacking, checking and storing shipment of pharmaceuticals. Maintains knowledge of Company asset protection techniques, and files claims for warehouse overages (merchandise received, but not billed), shortages (merchandise billed, but not received), order errors or damaged goods involving Rx drugs.
- Assists with exterior and interior maintenance by ensuring the Pharmacy Department is stocked with adequate supplies, clean, neat and orderly in condition and appearance.
- Complies with all company policies and procedures; maintains respectful relationships with coworkers.
- Complete special assignments and other tasks as assigned.
Training and Personal Development
- Complete required training.
- Maintains knowledge and skill in healthcare and pharmacy, including latest news and developments.
The following information is applicable for San Francisco, CA applicants: Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.
An Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability/veterans.
Basic Qualifications
- Must be enrolled in a school of Pharmacy program.
- Must be fluent in reading, writing, and speaking English. (Except in Puerto Rico).
- Requires willingness to work flexible schedule, including evening and weekend hours.
Preferred Qualifications
We will consider employment of qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.
Compensation
- Salary Range: $18.00 per hour - $31.00 per hour. The actual hourly salary within this range that you will be offered will depend on a variety of factors including geography, skills and abilities, education, experience and other relevant factors.
Job Objectives
- Learn to provide the best patient experience through assisting the pharmacist and pharmacy team members in accordance with state and federal regulations.
- Responsible for using pharmacy systems to obtain patient and drug information and process prescriptions.
- Models and delivers a distinctive and delightful customer experience.
- Learns and champions pharmacy policy, procedures, and customer service best practices needed to perform as a future pharmacist.
Job Responsibilities/Tasks
Customer Experience
- Engages customers and patients by greeting them and offering assistance with products and services. Resolves customer issues and answers questions to ensure a positive customer experience.
- Models and shares customer service best practices with all team members to deliver a distinctive and delightful customer experience, including interpersonal habits (e.g., greeting, eye contact, courtesy, etc.) and Walgreens service traits (e.g., offering help proactively, identifying needs, servicing until satisfied, etc.).
- Develops strong relationships with customers.
Operations
- Learn from store and pharmacy team members, field leadership, team members and customers/patients.
- Under the supervision by the pharmacist, assist in the practice of pharmacy, in accordance with state, federal, and company policy. Reviews and complies with the Walgreen Co. Pharmacy Code of Conduct.
- Performs duties as assigned and supervised by the pharmacist in accordance with Walgreens standard operating procedures for entering, third party processing, filling, and dispensing prescriptions.
- Assists pharmacists and other healthcare providers in delivering patient care and services that are within the state scope of practice for pharmacy interns including patient counseling and other health services (i.e. blood pressure, medication therapy management).
- Immediately reports prescription errors to pharmacist on duty and adheres to Company policies and procedures in relation to pharmacy errors and the Quality Improvement Program.
- Strictly adheres to the Walgreen Co. policy regarding Good Faith Dispensing.
- Responsible and accountable for registering all related sales on assigned cash register, collects and handles cash as required. Takes customer to OTC aisle when possible to assist in locating products.
- Handles telephone calls that do not require personal attention of the pharmacist, including those to physicians.
- Assists and supports Pharmacy Department on inventory management activities, such as, ordering, unpacking, checking and storing shipment of pharmaceuticals. Maintains knowledge of Company asset protection techniques, and files claims for warehouse overages (merchandise received, but not billed), shortages (merchandise billed, but not received), order errors or damaged goods involving Rx drugs.
- Assists with exterior and interior maintenance by ensuring the Pharmacy Department is stocked with adequate supplies, clean, neat and orderly in condition and appearance.
- Complies with all company policies and procedures; maintains respectful relationships with coworkers.
- Complete special assignments and other tasks as assigned.
Training and Personal Development
- Complete required training.
- Maintains knowledge and skill in healthcare and pharmacy, including latest news and developments.
The following information is applicable for San Francisco, CA applicants: Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.
An Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability/veterans.
Basic Qualifications
- Must be enrolled in a school of Pharmacy program.
- Must be fluent in reading, writing, and speaking English. (Except in Puerto Rico).
- Requires willingness to work flexible schedule, including evening and weekend hours.
Preferred Qualifications
We will consider employment of qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.
Compensation
- Salary Range: $18.00 per hour - $31.00 per hour. The actual hourly salary within this range that you will be offered will depend on a variety of factors including geography, skills and abilities, education, experience and other relevant factors.
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Who's Hiring
- CVS Health2,197
- Walgreens484
- Walmart68
- Safeway44
- Hy-Vee18
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- Insurance979
- Retail183
- Healthcare & Medical Services18
- Science & Research3
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 in the state of employment
- Familiarity with pharmacy dispensing software such as QS/1, PioneerRx, or Epic Willow
- Strong knowledge of drug interactions, dosage calculations, and medication counseling
- Ability to work under the direct supervision of a licensed pharmacist
- Basic immunization certification or willingness to obtain it before starting
Tips for Your Pharmacy Intern Job Search
Tailor your resume to rotation type
Retail and hospital pharmacy intern roles weigh different skills. Highlight dispensing volume and counseling experience for retail, and clinical interventions, patient monitoring, or CPOE system familiarity for hospital and clinical settings. Generic resumes rarely make the cut.
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.
List your intern license status clearly
Many hiring managers filter out applicants who don't specify their intern pharmacist license state and number. Put it near the top of your resume, alongside your pharmacy school name and expected graduation year, so screeners don't have to dig for it.
Target postings that match your rotation schedule
Pharmacy intern hours are often capped by state boards, and some employers only hire students in their second or third professional year. Read postings carefully for year-of-study requirements before applying so your effort goes to roles you actually qualify for.
Prepare for drug interaction and counseling scenarios
Interviewers at retail and clinical sites frequently present a patient case or ask you to walk through a drug interaction. Refresh your knowledge of high-alert medications, common counseling points, and error-prevention protocols before any interview.
Follow up with the pharmacy manager directly
After submitting, a brief follow-up email addressed to the pharmacy manager or clinical coordinator signals genuine interest. Reference the specific site or department by name to show you researched the role, not just the company.
Pharmacy Intern Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most pharmacy interns?
CVS Health, Walgreens, and Walmart are hiring the most pharmacy interns right now, with openings concentrated in Ohio, Pennsylvania, and New Jersey, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of September 2026. Retail pharmacy chains and large health systems consistently post the highest volume of intern openings throughout the year.
How many pharmacy intern jobs are remote?
About 0% of pharmacy intern openings are fully remote or hybrid as of September 2026, and most of those are in managed care, pharmacy benefit management, and medication therapy management rather than dispensing roles. The majority of pharmacy intern positions still require on-site presence for patient interaction and dispensing responsibilities.
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 chains, hospitals, or specialty pharmacies that hire students at your stage of training.
Can you get a pharmacy intern job with no prior pharmacy experience?
Yes, many pharmacy intern roles are designed for students with no prior pharmacy work experience, particularly first and second professional year positions at retail sites. Highlighting any customer service background, science coursework, or lab skills strengthens your application. Some employers specifically recruit first-year students and provide on-the-job training from day one.
What does the pharmacy intern interview process look like?
Most pharmacy intern interviews involve an initial phone or video screening with a recruiter or pharmacy manager, followed by an in-person or virtual interview with the site supervisor. Expect scenario-based questions on patient counseling, drug safety, and handling prescription errors. Some clinical and hospital roles include a brief skills or knowledge assessment before a final offer is extended.
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. Search the available roles, find the ones that match your license state, year of study, and area of interest, and apply directly to each listing without leaving the platform.
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