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Pharmacy Intern, Chartwell

CompanyUPMC
LocationOakdale
Work ModeOn Site
PostedFebruary 21, 2026
Internship Information
Core Responsibilities
The Pharmacy Intern will support pharmaceutical care by assisting pharmacists with medication distribution, preparing IV admixtures and chemotherapy, and managing controlled substance orders. Responsibilities also include completing necessary departmental documentation, billing, and workload reporting accurately by the end of each shift.
Internship Type
per diem
Company Size
41221
Visa Sponsorship
No
Language
English
Working Hours
40 hours
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About The Company
UPMC is a world-renowned, nonprofit health care provider and insurer committed to delivering exceptional, people-centered care and community services. Headquartered in Pittsburgh and affiliated with the University of Pittsburgh Schools of the Health Sciences, UPMC is shaping the future of health through clinical and technological innovation, research, and education. Dedicated to advancing the well-being of our diverse communities, we provide nearly $2 billion annually in community benefits, more than any other health system in Pennsylvania. Our 100,000 employees — including more than 5,000 physicians — care for patients across more than 40 hospitals and 800 outpatient sites in Pennsylvania, New York, and Maryland, as well as overseas. UPMC Insurance Services covers more than 4 million members, providing the highest-quality care at the most affordable price. To learn more, visit UPMC.com.
About the Role

UPMC Chartwell is looking for a Pharmacy Student to join their dedicated team as a Pharmacy Intern!

Under the general direction of the Pharmacy Manager and Director, and general supervision of the Staff Pharmacist, the Pharmacy intern will perform a wide variety of functions to support the provision of pharmaceutical care to patients at UPMC. These services will be provided in compliance with state and federal regulations, the Joint Commission Standards and the mission and policies of the hospital and departments. The internship provides a hands-on experience and a challenging environment to progressively develop the operational and clinical skills to grow in the field of pharmacy. Scheduling requirements are practice site specific and determined by departmental needs. Intern shifts can include daylight, evening, weekend, and holiday requirements. Specific information on scheduling will be further discussed during the interview process. 

If you are a pharmacy student looking to gain valuable experience with a nationally recognized specialty/infusion pharmacy, apply today!

Responsibilities:

  • Assists the pharmacist with medication distribution, delivering medication, refilling automated dispensing cabinets, and exchanging emergency medication carts.
  • Participate in filling of medication orders maintaining patient profiles, performing prepackaging.
  • Prepare IV admixtures/chemotherapy and controlled substance orders.
  • Assists the pharmacist with medication review, including but not limited to computer order entry, monitoring allergies, enforcing formulary decisions, and evaluating drug interactions.
  • Accurately completes departmental documentation and billing by the end of each scheduled shift in accordance with department procedures. Examples included, but are not limited to, dispensing and compounding records, refrigerator logs, hood-cleaning records, chemotherapy compounding records, patient/department billing, and controlled substance delivery records.
  • Where applicable, complete clinical workload documentation (manual or electronic) by the end of each scheduled shift in accordance with Department procedures.
  • Effectively uses information systems, robotics, and other applications to prepare medication labels and assist with dispensing medications.
  • Demonstrate a service orientation in all interpersonal relations. Conveys a positive, professional image.
  • Prepare drug information responses and medication use evaluations.
  • Develops and maintains a clean, organized, and adequately stocked work environment.
  • *Performs in accordance with system-wide competencies/behaviors.
  • *Performs other duties as assigned.
  • Note: The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned this job. They are not exhaustive lists of all duties, responsibilities, knowledge, skills, abilities and working conditions associated with the job.


  • Good standing in an accredited School of Pharmacy, entering P1 year or above.
  • The candidate must possess good communication and computer skills.

    Licensure, Certifications, and Clearances:
    Pennsylvania State Board of Pharmacy Intern License required


    UPMC is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran
Key Skills
Medication DistributionMedication DeliveryAutomated Dispensing CabinetsEmergency Medication CartsMedication Order FillingPatient ProfilesPrepackagingIV AdmixturesChemotherapy PreparationControlled Substance OrdersMedication ReviewComputer Order EntryAllergy MonitoringFormulary DecisionsDrug InteractionsDepartmental Documentation
Categories
HealthcareScience & Research