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Extraordinary Care. Extraordinary Careers.
With one of the nation’s largest, most innovative long-term care pharmacy services providers, there is no limit to the growth of your career.
Guardian Pharmacy of Wisconsin, a member of the Guardian family of pharmacies, has an exciting opportunity for you to join our rapidly growing team in Madison, Wisconsin.
Why Guardian Pharmacy of Wisconsin? We’re reimagining medication management and transforming care.
Who We Are and What We’re About:
Our core focus is delivering customized medication management solutions to support healthcare organizations serving seniors and individuals with complex care needs. With our comprehensive suite of tech-enabled pharmacy services and a dedicated team of professionals committed to enriching the lives of those we serve, we are redefining how pharmacy care is delivered.
We offer an opportunity to learn and grow your career in a fast-paced, diverse, and inclusive environment. If you are looking for a challenging, team-oriented environment in which you can put your expertise to work, then this is the place for you.
Position Details:
Schedule: Monday - Friday (Variable Hours, 7am - 7pm) and rotating weekends, 9:00 am - 5:00 pm.
Pay: $23.00 - $27.00
Location: Guardian Pharmacy - 3250 Kingsley Way, Madison, WI 53713
Working under the immediate direction of a qualified licensed Staff Pharmacist to gain the practical experience that will enable the pharmacist graduate intern to meet the needs of patients and customers upon graduation in states that offer Intern Pharmacist Licenses.
Attributes Required:
- Work Ethic/Integrity – must possess intrinsic drive to excel coupled with values in line with company philosophy
- Strategy and Planning – ability to think ahead, plan and manage time efficiently
- Problem Solving – ability to analyze causes and solve problems at both a strategic and functional level
- Team Oriented – ability to work effectively and collaboratively with all team members
Essential Job Functions (include the following):
- Receive incoming orders from healthcare providers
- Verify the legality and pharmaceutical feasibility of dispensing a drug based on patients’ allergies,
- incompatibilities with current medications, frequency of refills, etc.
- Interpret prescription orders, to include exercising professional judgment in determining whether to dispense a particular prescription
- Compound IV, topical, and oral medications
- Prepare medications for final dispensing to the patient, including filling, order entry, and packaging
- Transfer prescriptions to other pharmacies as needed
- Answer questions from patients, doctors, nurses, etc.
- Evaluate inventory levels and place orders when below par
- On exception items, look up most cost-effective product to order
- Notify customer/facility if product is out of stock and when the order can be filled
- Restock station supplies as needed – vials, cassettes, labels, delivery tickets, etc.
- Other essential functions and duties may be assigned as needed
Education and/or Certifications:
- High School Diploma or GED
- Currently enrolled in Pharmacy school with status of good standing
- Current Intern Pharmacist License (when applicable)
Skills and Qualifications:
- 1+ years of related experience
- Advanced computer skills; pharmacy operations system experience preferred/required
- Ability to work independently and deliver to deadlines
- Ability to solve problems with minimal direction
- Great attention to detail and accuracy
- Ability to excel in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment working on multiple tasks simultaneously, while adhering to strict deadlines
- Quality minded; motivated to seek out errors and inquire when something appears inaccurate
Work Environment:
- Ability to work flexible hours
What We Offer:
Guardian provides employees with a comprehensive Total Rewards package, supporting our core value of, “Treat others as you would like to be treated.”
Compensation & Financial
- Competitive pay
- 401(k) with company match
Family, Health & Insurance Benefits (Full-Time employees working 30+ hours/week only)
- Medical, Dental and Vision
- Health Savings Accounts and Flexible Spending Accounts
- Company-paid Basic Life and Accidental Death & Dismemberment
- Company-paid Long-Term Disability and optional Short-Term Disability
- Voluntary Employee and Dependent Life, Accident and Critical Illness
- Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
Wellbeing
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Guardian Angels (Employee assistance fund)
Time Off
- Paid holidays and sick days
- Generous vacation benefits based on years of service
The Guardian Difference
Our clients require pharmacy services that aren’t “cookie cutter.” That’s why every Guardian pharmacy is locally operated and empowered with the autonomy to tailor their business to meet their clients’ needs.
Our corporate support offices, based in Atlanta, Ga., provide services such as human resources, business intelligence, legal, and marketing to promote the success of each Guardian location.
Regardless of your role at Guardian, your voice and talents matter. Because healthcare is an ever-changing industry, we encourage innovative thinking, intellectual curiosity, and diverse viewpoints to ensure we stay competitive in today’s dynamic business environment.
At Guardian, we are dedicated to fostering and advancing a diverse and inclusive workforce.
Join us to discover what your best work truly looks like.
Extraordinary Care. Extraordinary Careers.
With one of the nation’s largest, most innovative long-term care pharmacy services providers, there is no limit to the growth of your career.
Guardian Pharmacy of Wisconsin, a member of the Guardian family of pharmacies, has an exciting opportunity for you to join our rapidly growing team in Madison, Wisconsin.
Why Guardian Pharmacy of Wisconsin? We’re reimagining medication management and transforming care.
Who We Are and What We’re About:
Our core focus is delivering customized medication management solutions to support healthcare organizations serving seniors and individuals with complex care needs. With our comprehensive suite of tech-enabled pharmacy services and a dedicated team of professionals committed to enriching the lives of those we serve, we are redefining how pharmacy care is delivered.
We offer an opportunity to learn and grow your career in a fast-paced, diverse, and inclusive environment. If you are looking for a challenging, team-oriented environment in which you can put your expertise to work, then this is the place for you.
Position Details:
Schedule: Monday - Friday (Variable Hours, 7am - 7pm) and rotating weekends, 9:00 am - 5:00 pm.
Pay: $23.00 - $27.00
Location: Guardian Pharmacy - 3250 Kingsley Way, Madison, WI 53713
Working under the immediate direction of a qualified licensed Staff Pharmacist to gain the practical experience that will enable the pharmacist graduate intern to meet the needs of patients and customers upon graduation in states that offer Intern Pharmacist Licenses.
Attributes Required:
- Work Ethic/Integrity – must possess intrinsic drive to excel coupled with values in line with company philosophy
- Strategy and Planning – ability to think ahead, plan and manage time efficiently
- Problem Solving – ability to analyze causes and solve problems at both a strategic and functional level
- Team Oriented – ability to work effectively and collaboratively with all team members
Essential Job Functions (include the following):
- Receive incoming orders from healthcare providers
- Verify the legality and pharmaceutical feasibility of dispensing a drug based on patients’ allergies,
- incompatibilities with current medications, frequency of refills, etc.
- Interpret prescription orders, to include exercising professional judgment in determining whether to dispense a particular prescription
- Compound IV, topical, and oral medications
- Prepare medications for final dispensing to the patient, including filling, order entry, and packaging
- Transfer prescriptions to other pharmacies as needed
- Answer questions from patients, doctors, nurses, etc.
- Evaluate inventory levels and place orders when below par
- On exception items, look up most cost-effective product to order
- Notify customer/facility if product is out of stock and when the order can be filled
- Restock station supplies as needed – vials, cassettes, labels, delivery tickets, etc.
- Other essential functions and duties may be assigned as needed
Education and/or Certifications:
- High School Diploma or GED
- Currently enrolled in Pharmacy school with status of good standing
- Current Intern Pharmacist License (when applicable)
Skills and Qualifications:
- 1+ years of related experience
- Advanced computer skills; pharmacy operations system experience preferred/required
- Ability to work independently and deliver to deadlines
- Ability to solve problems with minimal direction
- Great attention to detail and accuracy
- Ability to excel in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment working on multiple tasks simultaneously, while adhering to strict deadlines
- Quality minded; motivated to seek out errors and inquire when something appears inaccurate
Work Environment:
- Ability to work flexible hours
What We Offer:
Guardian provides employees with a comprehensive Total Rewards package, supporting our core value of, “Treat others as you would like to be treated.”
Compensation & Financial
- Competitive pay
- 401(k) with company match
Family, Health & Insurance Benefits (Full-Time employees working 30+ hours/week only)
- Medical, Dental and Vision
- Health Savings Accounts and Flexible Spending Accounts
- Company-paid Basic Life and Accidental Death & Dismemberment
- Company-paid Long-Term Disability and optional Short-Term Disability
- Voluntary Employee and Dependent Life, Accident and Critical Illness
- Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
Wellbeing
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Guardian Angels (Employee assistance fund)
Time Off
- Paid holidays and sick days
- Generous vacation benefits based on years of service
The Guardian Difference
Our clients require pharmacy services that aren’t “cookie cutter.” That’s why every Guardian pharmacy is locally operated and empowered with the autonomy to tailor their business to meet their clients’ needs.
Our corporate support offices, based in Atlanta, Ga., provide services such as human resources, business intelligence, legal, and marketing to promote the success of each Guardian location.
Regardless of your role at Guardian, your voice and talents matter. Because healthcare is an ever-changing industry, we encourage innovative thinking, intellectual curiosity, and diverse viewpoints to ensure we stay competitive in today’s dynamic business environment.
At Guardian, we are dedicated to fostering and advancing a diverse and inclusive workforce.
Join us to discover what your best work truly looks like.
Tips for Your Staff Pharmacist Internship Search
Apply for summer cohorts in the fall
Large hospital systems and retail pharmacy chains open their summer intern applications the preceding fall semester and close them well before spring. If you wait until spring to start looking, the structured cohort programs are already full. Set a reminder in September and treat October applications as on time, not early.
Build a clinical project record before you apply
Pharmacy intern recruiters expect limited work history, so your strongest proof is documented project work. A written drug therapy assessment, a completed medication reconciliation case, or rotation notes with outcomes and drug classes named give hiring teams something real to evaluate. Lead with that work in your resume and cover letter.
Work your campus network alongside direct applications
Campus career fairs surface structured pharmacy programs tied to your university, and your professors and college of pharmacy career office often know which employers recruit from your school before roles post publicly. Apply directly to companies running smaller cohorts at the same time so you reach employers who don't recruit on campus at all.
Practice counseling and clinical reasoning out loud
Staff pharmacist intern interviews frequently include patient case scenarios or drug information questions where the interviewer is watching how you reason through a problem, not just whether you land on the right answer. Practice talking through a drug interaction or dosing decision from start to finish so the process sounds natural under pressure.
Staff Pharmacist Internships: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get a staff pharmacist internship?
Lead with coursework and documented patient-care or clinical projects rather than work history, since hiring teams expect limited experience at the intern level. A portfolio or case log showing drug therapy assessments, medication reconciliation work, or rotation outcomes gives recruiters something concrete to evaluate. Combine direct applications with campus career fairs, where pharmacy recruiters often move faster for students they meet in person.
Can a staff pharmacist internship turn into a full-time job?
Many employers extend return offers to strong interns, but conversion is never guaranteed. What drives it most for staff pharmacist interns is consistent performance on real dispensing and counseling work, available headcount on the team, and understanding the employer's return-offer timeline early. Position yourself by treating every shift like an audition without counting on an offer before it arrives.
When should I apply for staff pharmacist internships?
Earlier than most students expect. Large hospital systems and retail pharmacy chains recruit summer interns the preceding fall, often wrapping cohorts before spring semester begins. Smaller independent pharmacies and co-op programs post much closer to their start dates, so openings appear year-round. Checking listings regularly means you won't miss either cycle.
Are staff pharmacist internships paid?
Most professional staff pharmacist internships in the United States are paid. Compensation varies by company size, practice setting, and location. Where an employer discloses pay, the listing will show it. Unpaid arrangements are uncommon in pharmacy and are more often limited to volunteer or shadowing experiences rather than structured intern roles.
What should a staff pharmacist internship resume include?
Lead with projects, not work history. Include two or three documented clinical or dispensing projects that name the drug classes, patient populations, or pharmacy systems involved and where a reviewer can see the outcome. Add relevant coursework such as pharmacotherapy, pharmacokinetics, or drug information and keep the resume to one page.
What is a pharmacy residency and how is it different from an internship?
A pharmacy residency is a structured postgraduate training program, typically one to two years, that follows PharmD graduation and targets licensed pharmacists pursuing specialized clinical practice. An internship, by contrast, happens during pharmacy school and is designed for students still completing their degree. Both are competitive, but they recruit at different career stages and through different pipelines.
Can international students get staff 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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