Pharmacy Intern

7,000 Diseases - 500 Treatments - 1 Rare Pharmacy

PANTHERx is the nation’s largest rare disease pharmacy, and we put the patient experience at the top of everything that we do. 

If you are looking for a career in the healthcare field that embraces authentic dedication to patient care, you don’t need to look beyond PANTHERx. In every line of service, in every position and area of expertise, PANTHERx associates are driven to provide the highest quality outcomes for our patients.   

We are seeking team members who:

Are inspired and compassionate problem solvers;

Produce high quality work; 

Thrive in the excitement of the ever-challenging environment of modern medicine; and 

Are committed to achieving superior health outcomes for people living with rare and devastating diseases. 

At PANTHERx, we know our employees are the driving force in what we do. We cultivate talent and encourage growth within PANTHERx so that our associates can continue to explore their interests and expand their careers. Guided by our mission to provide uncompromising quality every day, we continue our strategic growth to further reach those affected by rare diseases.  

Work Location: Pittsburgh, PA

Job Classification: Non-Exempt

Job Status: Casual

Reports To: Director, RxARECARE 

Purpose:

The Pharmacy Intern performs their internship duties under the supervision of a registered pharmacist (preceptor) as allowed by federal and state law. The pharmacy intern abides by PANTHERx Specialty Pharmacy policy; and in accordance with the Doctor of Pharmacy requirements of their institution of learning. 

Responsibilities:

• Assists, accepts, and processes prescription orders.
• Provides patient counseling including medication profiles and performing drug utilization review (DUR).
• Provides product or service information to patients, healthcare providers, and caregivers.
• Contacts patients, caregivers, or health care providers to assess their pharmaceutical/ancillary supply needs.
• Performs calculations for dosage determinations required in dispensing medications.
• Receives routine product or service problems and refers to appropriate department for handling.
• Picks, packs, and ships orders for patient delivery.
• Assists pharmacist(s) on special project(s) as assigned.

Required Qualifications:

• Pennsylvania State Board of Pharmacy Intern Certificate Certification
• Good standing in an accredited School of Pharmacy
• Minimum course equivalency of first professional year of college of pharmacy
• Maximum course equivalency of second professional year of college of pharmacy

Work Environment:

This job operates in a professional fulfillment pharmacy. This role routinely uses standard pharmacy equipment. 

Physical Demands:

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required stand for long periods of time. The employee frequently is required to use hands and fingers, handle or feel; and reach with hands and arms. 

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential function of the job.

Benefits: 

Hybrid, remote and flexible on-site work schedules are available, based on the position.  PANTHERx Rare Pharmacy also affords an excellent benefit package, including but not limited to medical, dental, vision, health savings and flexible spending accounts, 401K with employer matching, employer-paid life insurance and short/long term disability coverage, and an Employee Assistance Program!   Generous paid time off is also available to all full-time employees, as well as limited paid time off for part-time employees.  Of course we offer paid holidays too!

Equal Opportunity: 

PANTHERx Rare Pharmacy is an equal opportunity employer, and does not discriminate in recruiting, hiring, promotions or any term or condition of employment based on race, age, religion, gender, ethnicity, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, protected veteran's status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.