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Pharmacy Intern

CompanyLynn Community Health Center
LocationPeabody
Work ModeOn Site
PostedNovember 4, 2026
Internship Information
Core Responsibilities
The Pharmacy Intern will assist pharmacists in processing medication orders, dispensing prescriptions, and maintaining pharmacy inventory. They will also provide patient consultations and education on medications and medical devices under direct supervision.
Internship Type
hourly full time
Company Size
490
Visa Sponsorship
No
Language
English
Working Hours
40 hours
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About The Company
Lynn Community Health Center is the largest provider of primary care, behavioral health, eye care, and dental services in one of the most medically underserved communities in Massachusetts. Established in 1971 as a small storefront mental health clinic, we now have more than 550 employees at multiple sites throughout the City of Lynn. We serve more than 46,000 individuals annually—40% of all Lynn residents and children under 18. Our mission is to provide comprehensive health care for everyone in our diverse community, regardless of ability to pay. Our target populations are those with the greatest barriers to care: the poor, minorities, non-English speaking, children, teens and the frail elderly. A significant percentage of our patients have behavioral health needs. To best achieve our mission, we have developed an innovative model of Integrated Care in which primary care and behavioral health providers practice together as a team, co-managing patient care. This has significantly improved access and reduced stigma for those in need of behavioral health care. Our teams are distinguished by a fierce dedication to empowering disenfranchised communities. It is an incredible learning environment for every employee, in which there exist opportunities for both providing and receiving mentoring and coaching, participating in innovative pilot projects, and the satisfaction of a job well done.
About the Role


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Job Title

Pharmacy Intern


Home Department

Pharmacy

Business Unit

Peabody Pharmacy

 Reports to Job Title

Pharmacy Manager

Direct Reports

N/A

Union Grade (if applicable)

N/A

FLSA Status


Date Prepared

10/13/2026

Date Revised


 

About Lynn Community Health Center (LCHC):

Lynn Community Health Center (LCHC) is one of Massachusetts’ largest community health centers, delivering comprehensive, high-quality, and affordable care to more than 46,000 patients each year. Located in the heart of the community, LCHC plays a vital role in advancing accessible, equitable healthcare and addressing broader system challenges through innovative, high-impact, cost-effective solutions. Guided by our mission to serve all individuals regardless of ability to pay, our work is rooted in our core values of Accountability, Compassion, Excellence, Justice, Respect and Teamwork.


POSITION SUMMARY: 

Pharmacy Intern means an individual who has completed two years of academic curriculum or who has standing as a student beyond the second-year class in the undergraduate academic sequence of an approved college/school of pharmacy, and who is registered by the Board to acquire, under the direction of a Board- approved registered pharmacist preceptor to whom he or she has been assigned, that practical experience which is a prerequisite to examination for personal registration as a pharmacist. A pharmacy intern may engage in the full range of activities conducted by a registered pharmacist provided that at all time he or she is under the direct supervision of a registered pharmacist preceptor. (Massachusetts 247 CMR 2.00 – 6/29/07) 

 

 

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS & KEY RESPONSIBILITIES: 

Intern Duties: Technician roles

  • Accurately processes medication orders, enters data in computer and bills customers and/ or Third Party. 
  • Mixes pharmaceutical preparations, fills bottles and MOT cards with prescribed medications and labels. 
  • Assists Pharmacist to prepare and dispense medication both over the counter and using unit does medication methods. 
  • Coordinate and prepare delivery of prescription with delivery services. 
  • Assist the Pharmacist with placing medications orders and supplies.
  • Receives and stores incoming orders and supplies.
  • Answers telephone. 
  • Prepares returns to wholesalers. 
  • Counts stock and enter data in computer to maintain inventory records. 
  • Cleans workspace and equipment and sterilizes glassware according to prescribed methods. 
  • Ensures cleanliness of entire store including dusting shelves and products; vacuuming floors; sweeping and removing trash.
  • Sets up prescription orders for in-store pickup and/or delivery. 
  • Ask the patients with the utmost courtesy for certain documentation and any other pertinent information. 
  • Tech will dispense medications in accordance with each insurance company policy. 
  • Receives, logs and signs in medications delivered by Courier. 
  • Dispense medications to individual patients when they pick them up. 
  • Responsible for having all logs property signed. 

 

Additional Intern/Technician Duties 


  • Filling all prescription orders.
  • Answer the phone. 
  • Put drugs away in correct location. 
  • Label and hand in stock bottle when appropriate. 


Additional Intern Duties (under direct supervision of RPh Preceptor only):

  • Accept and dispense prescription medications. 
  • Provide consultation on prescription and non-prescription medications for storage, dosage, side effects, and drug interactions. 
  • Provide advice on selection of Over-The-Counter medications to treat common illnesses such as flu, cold sores, or headaches.
  • Educate patients on proper handling of medical devices such as blood pressure monitor and glucose meters. 
  • Compound medications for external or internal use. 
  • Prepare sterile solutions following proper procedures. 
  • Monitor patient medication compliance and over-usage patterns.
  • Supervise pharmacy staff members including pharmacy technicians, pharmacy clerks, etc. 
  • Proper management of patient records and pharmacy files.
  • Maintain appropriate inventory on pharmaceutical and medical supplies. 
  • Identify patient’s drug-related problems and effectively communicate with physicians and other healthcare practitioners. 
  • Work in conjunction with physicians, nurses, pharmacists, etc. 
  • Provide specialized educational programs and health promotions to help patients manage chronic health conditions such as hypertension and diabetes. 
  • On a regular basis participate in ongoing quality improvement activities related to individual, team, and organizational performance improvement
  • Travel between sites may be required 
  • Performs all and any additional duties as assigned 

 

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS: 

  • Demonstrated analytical, verbal, written communication skills and computer skills required 
  • Completed two years of academic curriculum or who has standing as a student beyond the second-year class in the undergraduate academic sequence of an approved college/school of pharmacy. 

 



Key Skills
Medication dispensingPharmacy operationsInventory managementPatient consultationData entryCompoundingSterile solutions preparationCustomer serviceMedical device educationQuality improvementPharmacy softwarePrescription processingBillingCommunication skillsAnalytical skills
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