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PRN Pharmacy Intern

CompanyCardinal Health
LocationUnited States
Work ModeOn Site
PostedJanuary 30, 2026
Internship Information
Core Responsibilities
The Pharmacy Intern assists the licensed pharmacist in delivering quality pharmaceutical care by performing specific technical duties within the pharmacy department. This role requires applying company policies to complete various tasks while working under direct supervision.
Internship Type
part time
Company Size
34584
Visa Sponsorship
No
Language
English
Working Hours
40 hours
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About The Company
Cardinal Health is a distributor of pharmaceuticals and specialty products; a supplier of home-health and direct-to-patient products and services; an operator of nuclear pharmacies and manufacturing facilities; a provider of performance and data solutions; and a global manufacturer and distributor of medical and laboratory products. Our company’s customer-centric focus drives continuous improvement and leads to innovative solutions that improve people’s lives every day. Disclaimer: LinkedIn is a third-party site unaffiliated with Cardinal Health. Cardinal Health is not responsible for the privacy or security policies or practices on LinkedIn or on any of the third-party websites that we may link to through LinkedIn. You should carefully review the privacy and security practices of LinkedIn and linked third-party websites. We do not necessarily endorse any information found here nor are we responsible for the accuracy of any information, opinions, claims, or advice found here or shared here by our followers. By posting content, ideas, or pictures, you grant Cardinal Health a non-exclusive, royalty-free, perpetual, and worldwide license to use your content and any images posted by you, including the rights to copy, distribute, transmit, display, reproduce, edit, translate, and reformat, and incorporate into a collective work. Cardinal Health reserves all rights relating to the company's LinkedIn account, including removing postings and prohibiting individuals from participating on the page.
About the Role

What Health System Pharmacy contributes to Cardinal Health
Pharmacy Operations is responsible for the safe, efficient and effective coordination of Cardinal Health's pharmacy operations that service acute care hospitals, hospital retail customers, ambulatory care and alternate site facilities, oncology and cardiology practices as well as retail customers.

Health System Pharmacy is responsible for providing customized pharmacy program solutions that reduce costs and improve patient care quality for hospitals, health systems and other integrated healthcare providers may also consult with and advise healthcare team on prescribed medications, supplies and related processes.

Job Summary

Pharmacy interns must act in compliance with all applicable policies, procedures, codes and standards of the facility. Supportive personnel work under the direct supervision of a licensed pharmacist and do not perform duties that can legally be performed only by a licensed pharmacist. Intern will assist the pharmacist in providing quality pharmaceutical care to all patients by performing certain technical duties in the pharmacy department.

Responsibilities

  • Performs medication history assessments for new admissions to the hospital, providing complete information regarding each medication identified.

  • Navigates the electronic health record database and enters new medication histories (or updates existing database if information already exists) in a timely manner.

  • Has excellent knowledge of brand and generic medication names, common dosages, dosage forms, and frequency of administration of each medication.

  • Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

  • Enrolled in an accredited School of Pharmacy required.

  • Flexibility to work various shifts.

  • Ability to hear, write, and speak clearly in order to communicate with customers and health care professionals.

  • Strong customer service skills.

  • May require vendor credentialing.

What is expected of you and others at this level

  • Applies knowledge and company policies to complete a variety of tasks.

  • Demonstrates a working knowledge of jobs outside area of responsibility.

  • Maintains appropriate licenses, training and certifications.

  • Works on assignments that are moderately difficult requiring judgment in resolving issues.

  • May assist in recommendation of processes on new assignments.

  • Adheres to all quality guidelines.

  • Works with limited supervision. Work occasionally involves review of output by work lead or supervisor.

  • May provide general guidance or technical assistance to less experienced team members.

Pay rate: $18.70 per hour.

Bonus eligible: No

Benefits: Paid time off in compliance with applicable laws.

Application window anticipated to close: 02/21/2026 *if interested in opportunity, please submit application as soon as possible.

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Candidates who are back-to-work, people with disabilities, without a college degree, and Veterans are encouraged to apply.

Cardinal Health supports an inclusive workplace that values diversity of thought, experience and background. We celebrate the power of our differences to create better solutions for our customers by ensuring employees can be their authentic selves each day. Cardinal Health is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, age, physical or mental disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, pregnancy, veteran status, marital status, creed, status with regard to public assistance, genetic status or any other status protected by federal, state or local law.

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Key Skills
Pharmacy OperationsPatient Care QualityMedication ConsultationTechnical DutiesPolicy AdherenceQuality GuidelinesJudgmentCustomer ServiceCommunicationTraining Compliance
Categories
Healthcare
Benefits
Paid time off in compliance with applicable laws