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Pharmacy Student - Specialty Pharmacy - Jefferson Hwy - PRN

CompanyOchsner Health
LocationNew Orleans
Work ModeOn Site
PostedJune 5, 2026
Internship Information
Core Responsibilities
The role involves accurately compounding IV admixtures and other preparations using aseptic techniques. Responsibilities also include filling medication orders, maintaining pharmacy stock, and entering ADR data into the computer system.
Internship Type
part time
Company Size
17982
Visa Sponsorship
No
Language
English
Working Hours
40 hours
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About The Company
Ochsner Health is the leading nonprofit healthcare provider in Louisiana, Mississippi and across the Gulf South, delivering expert care at its 47 hospitals and more than 370 health and urgent care centers. Ochsner is nationally recognized for inspiring healthier lives and stronger communities through expertise, quality and digital connectivity. In 2025, more than 40,000 dedicated team members and 5,000 employed and affiliated physicians at Ochsner cared for more than 1.6 million people from every state in the nation and 65 countries. To learn more about how Ochsner empowers people to get well and stay well, visit www.ochsner.org.
About the Role

We've made a lot of progress since opening the doors in 1942, but one thing has never changed - our commitment to serve, heal, lead, educate, and innovate.  We believe that every award earned, every record broken and every patient helped is because of the dedicated employees who fill our hallways. 

At Ochsner, whether you work with patients every day or support those who do, you are making a difference and that matters.  Come make a difference at Ochsner Health and discover your future today! 

This job accurately compounds IV Admixtures and other assigned preparations utilizing aseptic technique and proper pharmaceutical procedures; maintains stock in all assigned areas including the IV room, Central Pharmacy, compounded items and bottles and vials; accurately fills medication orders; and accurately enters ADR data into computer.

Ochsner Specialty Pharmacy is part of Ochsner Health System and is the largest integrated delivery network (IDN) specialty pharmacy in our region. We manage specialty  medications which have a complex profile that require intensive patient management.  Some specialty medications also require special handling. We provide personalized patient management services that include training in how to use these medications, comprehensive treatment assessment, and patient monitoring. We collaborate with the healthcare team to manage the patient throughout the continuum of care.

These expert services that we provide drive adherence and persistency, proper management of medication dosing and side effects, and ensure appropriate medication use. Our patient-centric model is designed to provide a comprehensive and coordinated model of care for patients with chronic illnesses and complex medical conditions, achieve superior clinical and economic outcomes, and expedite patient access to care.

Education 

Required - Enrolled in good standing in an accredited College of Pharmacy or graduate who has successfully passed the NABP Foreign Pharmacy Graduate Examination


Work Experience

Required - Experience working with standard pharmacy and office equipment.


Certifications

Required - Current Pharmacy Intern Permit from the Louisiana Board of Pharmacy, permitted to practice as a pharmacy intern by the Louisiana Board of Pharmacy

Knowledge Skills and Abilities (KSAs)

  • Must have computer skills and dexterity required for data entry and retrieval of patient information.
  • Must be proficient with Windows-style applications and keyboard.
  • Effective verbal and written communication skills and the ability to present information clearly and professionally to varying levels of individuals throughout the patient care process.
  • Strong interpersonal skills.


Job Duties

  • Prepares IV admixtures and other extemporaneous compounds.
  • Demonstrates professional growth.
  • Stocks and fills medication orders.
  • Completes assignments and projects.
  • Adapts behavior to the specific patient population, including but not limited to: respect for privacy, method of introduction to the patient, adapting explanation of services or procedures to be performed, requesting permissions and communication style.
  • Other related duties as required. 

Physical and Environmental Demands:

The physical essential functions of this job include (but are not limited to) the following:  Frequently exerting 10 to 20 pounds of force to move objects; occasionally exerting up to 100 pounds of force. Physical demand requirements are in excess of those for sedentary work. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Are you ready to make a difference? Apply Today!

Ochsner Health does not consider an individual an applicant until they have formally applied to the open position on this careers website.

Please refer to the job description to determine whether the position you are interested in is remote or on-site. Individuals who reside in and will work from the following areas are not eligible for remote work position: Colorado, California, Hawaii, Illinois, Maryland, Massachusetts, Minnesota, New Jersey, New York, Vermont, Washington, and Washington D.C.

Ochsner Health endeavors to make our site accessible to all users.  If you would like to contact us regarding the accessibility of our website, or if you need an accommodation to complete the application process, please contact our HR Employee Solution Center at 504-842-4748 (select option 1) or careers@ochsner.org. This contact information is for accommodation requests only and cannot be used to inquire about the status of applications.

Ochsner is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to any legally protected class, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.

Key Skills
Aseptic TechniqueIV CompoundingData EntryPatient CommunicationPharmaceutical ProceduresInterpersonal SkillsWindows ApplicationsMedication Order Filling
Categories
HealthcareScience & Research