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Pharmacy Intern

CompanyCommunity Health Systems
LocationKnoxville
Work ModeOn Site
PostedAugust 26, 2026
Internship Information
Core Responsibilities
The Pharmacy Intern supports licensed pharmacists in the preparation, compounding, and distribution of medications within a hospital setting. They also assist with medication reconciliation, inventory management, and clinical initiatives to ensure patient safety and regulatory compliance.
Internship Type
part time
Company Size
25171
Visa Sponsorship
No
Language
English
Working Hours
40 hours
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About The Company
Community Health Systems is one of the nation's leading healthcare providers. With healthcare delivery systems in 32 distinct markets across 12 states, CHS operates 60 affiliated hospitals with more than 8,000 beds and more than 800 other sites of care, including physician practices, urgent care centers, freestanding emergency departments, imaging centers, cancer centers, and ambulatory surgery centers.
About the Role
Job Summary

The Pharmacy Intern I supports the pharmacy team by assisting licensed pharmacists in the preparation, dispensing, and distribution of medications. This role is structured to provide hands-on experience in hospital pharmacy operations and clinical support activities. Under direct supervision, the Pharmacy Intern contributes to medication safety, regulatory compliance, and patient care services while developing foundational skills in pharmacy practice.

Essential Functions
  • Assists pharmacists in preparing, compounding, and dispensing medications in accordance with prescriptions and organizational protocols.
  • Participates in medication reconciliation and assists with gathering patient medication histories under pharmacist supervision.
  • Supports inventory control by restocking medications, rotating stock, checking expiration dates, and assisting with medication orders.
  • Ensures compliance with safety, sanitation, and regulatory standards in all pharmacy work areas and medication storage locations.
  • Assists with clinical initiatives, including patient education, therapeutic drug monitoring, or pharmacy rounding, as permitted by state regulations.
  • Documents pharmacy interventions, medication histories, and other relevant activities in accordance with facility procedures.
  • Participates in departmental projects, process improvement initiatives, and continuing education opportunities.
  • Performs other duties as assigned.
  • Maintains regular and reliable attendance.
  • Complies with all policies and standards.
Qualifications
  • Enrollment in an ACPE-accredited College or School of Pharmacy required
  • 0-1 years of Introductory or Advanced Pharmacy Practice Experience (IPPE or APPE) as part of pharmacy school training required
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
  • Basic knowledge of pharmacology, pharmacy operations, and medication safety practices.
  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills to collaborate with pharmacists, healthcare providers, and patients.
  • Ability to follow written and verbal instructions with a high level of accuracy.
  • Organizational skills and attention to detail.
  • Familiarity with pharmacy technology and information systems preferred.
Licenses and Certifications
  • LPT - Licensed Pharmacy Tech State Pharmacy Intern or Technician Registration/Permit required
Key Skills
Medication preparationCompoundingDispensingMedication reconciliationInventory controlRegulatory compliancePatient educationTherapeutic drug monitoringPharmacy roundingDocumentationPharmacologyCommunicationAttention to detailPharmacy technology
Categories
HealthcareScience & Research