Pharmacy Intern Jobs in New York
Pharmacy Intern jobs in New York sit in one of the most active markets in the country, concentrated across hospital health systems, independent community pharmacies, and large retail chains serving dense urban and suburban populations at every stage of training. Most of the hiring is centered in New York City, Buffalo, and Albany, where major employers like CVS Health, Walgreens, and NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital maintain lasting intern pipelines. The most in-demand specialties are clinical inpatient pharmacy, ambulatory care, and retail dispensing. Scan the live roles below and apply to whichever ones fit.
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- 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.
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.
- 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.
- 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.
The current salary range for this position is $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.
- 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.
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.
- 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.
- 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.
The current salary range for this position is $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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Where New York roles are concentrated, by current openings.
Pharmacy Intern Job Market in New York
A snapshot from current New York openings, updated as new roles post.
Who's Hiring
- CVS Health98
- Walgreens29
- Walmart2
- Elderwood1
- Kaleida Health1
Top Industries Hiring
- Insurance35
- Retail8
- Healthcare & Medical Services2
- Science & Research1
What New York Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in pharmacy intern jobs across New York.
- Currently enrolled in an ACPE-accredited pharmacy degree program in New York or out-of-state
- Active New York State pharmacy intern registration issued by the New York State Board of Pharmacy
- Completed a minimum number of pharmacy practice hours as required by New York State regulations
- Proficiency with pharmacy dispensing software such as RxConnect, QS/1, or similar systems
- Strong attention to detail when verifying prescriptions, dosages, and patient medication records
- Ability to work collaboratively with licensed pharmacists and interdisciplinary clinical teams
Pharmacy Intern Jobs in New York: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a pharmacy intern in New York?
You become a pharmacy intern in New York by obtaining a pharmacy intern registration from the New York State Board of Pharmacy, which requires enrollment in or graduation from an ACPE-accredited pharmacy program. You apply for the registration through the New York State Education Department's Office of the Professions. Once registered, you can legally practice under the supervision of a licensed pharmacist in New York while accumulating the required internship hours toward licensure.
Which companies hire pharmacy interns in New York?
Employers hiring pharmacy interns in New York right now include CVS Health, Walgreens, and Walmart, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of September 2026. New York's mix of large academic medical centers, regional health systems, and high-volume retail pharmacy chains means intern openings appear consistently across both clinical and community settings throughout the state.
Which New York cities have the most pharmacy intern jobs?
Bronx, New York, and Brooklyn have the most pharmacy intern openings in New York. New York City dominates the distribution because of its concentration of major hospital systems, academic medical centers, and retail pharmacy locations, while Buffalo and Albany generate steady demand through regional health networks and university-affiliated pharmacy programs that place interns locally.
Are there remote pharmacy intern jobs in New York?
Yes, but they're rare. About 0% of pharmacy intern openings tied to New York are remote or hybrid as of September 2026, reflecting the hands-on, supervised nature of intern practice under New York State Board of Pharmacy requirements. The small number of remote opportunities tend to be in managed care, pharmacy benefits management, or medication therapy management roles that don't require in-person dispensing.
How can I get hired as a pharmacy intern in New York with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path is applying directly to retail pharmacy intern programs at large New York chains, which regularly hire first-year and second-year pharmacy students with no prior experience. NewYork-Presbyterian, Northwell Health, and Mount Sinai all run structured intern rotations for students early in their PharmD programs. Obtaining your New York State pharmacy intern registration as soon as you're eligible and listing any related coursework in pharmacology or patient counseling gives you a clear edge over candidates who haven't completed that step.
Where can I find and apply to pharmacy intern jobs in New York?
You can find and apply to pharmacy intern jobs in New York on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings tied to New York locations. Search the available roles, identify the ones that match your program year, schedule, and preferred setting, and apply directly to the ones that fit.
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