Pharmacy Staff Intern

Job Title: Pharmacy Staff Intern

Department: Pharmacy
Position Type: Part-Time (Internship)
FLSA: Non-Exempt

Job Summary:
 The Pharmacy Staff Intern will support the day-to-day operations of the pharmacy, including prescription processing, patient counseling, clinical drug monitoring, and inventory management. All activities are performed under the supervision of a New York State registered pharmacist to ensure compliance with federal, state, and local regulations.

Duties/Responsibilities:

• Assist with prescription processing, billing, and dispensing.
• Provide patient counseling and education under pharmacist supervision.
• Support clinical drug monitoring and customer service initiatives.
• Maintain accurate documentation for pharmaceutical purchases and dispensing.
• Ensure proper storage, packaging, and security of medications.
• Participate in inventory management and remove outdated products.
• Assist with pharmacy marketing and continuous quality improvement initiatives.
• Perform insurance verification and claims processing.
• Package prescriptions for shipping and coordinate timely delivery.
• Support clinical pharmacy projects and other duties as assigned.

Required Skills/Abilities:

• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Excellent communication and customer service abilities.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment.
• Commitment to confidentiality and compliance with regulations.

Education and Experience:

• Currently enrolled in a nationally accredited school of pharmacy in good standing.
• Completion of at least one year of pharmacy school (P2 level or higher).
• Registered as a Pharmacy Intern with the State of New York.

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to stand, sit, walk, and use hands for extended periods.
• Occasionally stoop, bend, and lift or move up to 25 lbs.
• Specific vision requirements include close, distance, peripheral vision, depth perception, and focus adjustment.

Equal Employment Opportunity:
 Trillium Health promotes Equal Employment Opportunity for all, respecting diverse backgrounds, cultures, races, ages, experiences, and opinions. Employees must meet department performance standards and participate in compliance audits, process improvement, and quality improvement plans.