Graduate Pharmacy Intern

Description

The Graduate Pharmacy Intern is a recent PharmD graduate actively pursuing pharmacist licensure. Under the direct supervision of a licensed pharmacist, this role supports clinical and operational pharmacy services to optimize medication use and patient outcomes. The intern may perform pharmacist-level functions as permitted by state law but may not independently verify prescriptions or make final clinical decisions.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist in the safe, effective, and cost-efficient management of medications across the continuum of care. 
• Review and evaluate medication orders for accuracy and appropriateness.
• Provide patient counseling on medication use, adherence, and side effects under pharmacist supervision. 
• Support dispensing, monitoring, and communication of medication-related needs. 
• Collaborate with pharmacists, providers, nursing, pharmacy technicians, and other medical staff to optimize patient care outcomes. 
• Provide drug information and assist with clinical decision support. 
• Identify and escalate medication-related problems and assist in developing care plans/solutions to medication-related problems.
• Support oversight of pharmacy technicians as directed. 
• Maintain compliance with all policies, procedures, regulatory requirements, and professional standards. 
• Participate in quality improvement initiatives and departmental goals. 
• Maintain professionalism and a patient-centered approach in all interactions. 
• Actively prepare for and obtain pharmacist licensure within established timelines
• Provide patient care services as needed, to include but not limited to: immunizations, medication therapy management, disease state consultations, adherence based patient calls

Supervision

• Reports to the Pharmacist-in-Charge (or designee). 
• Works under the direct supervision of a licensed pharmacist. 

Work Environment & Expectations

• Functions  as part of an interdisciplinary healthcare team. 
• Adheres to organizational mission, values, and performance expectations. 
• Demonstrates accountability, professionalism, and commitment to high-quality patient care.

Requirements

Qualifications Required:

• Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD) from an accredited school of pharmacy. 
• Active Intern licensure in the State of Missouri. 
• Active pursuit of pharmacist licensure (e.g., NAPLEX/MPJE scheduled/planned). 
• Strong clinical knowledge and communication skills. 
• Immunization certification 
• Interested in ambulatory care, community health, or specialty pharmacy. 

Preferred:

• Prior pharmacy intern experience. 
• Experience with EHR/pharmacy systems. 
• 340B, FQHC experience
• Specialty experience