About the role#
This Pharmacy Intern position involves performing technical and clinical duties for the hospital unit-dose drug distribution system and intravenous admixture program. You will work under the direct supervision of a pharmacist to support the daily operations of the pharmacy department.
What you'll do#
- Use clinical skills to assess medication orders for accuracy and appropriateness.
- Procure and distribute medication orders per physician or pharmacist request or prearranged work assignments.
- Prepare intravenous medication including antibiotics, cardiac drips, parenteral nutrition, and chemotherapy.
- Assist in ordering, receiving, unpacking, and storing pharmaceuticals and supplies.
- Restock medications and IV dispensing areas.
- Prepackage bulk medications into unit dose packages.
- Maintain pharmacy inventory through assigned inspections and the use of automated dispensing units.
- Contribute to department operations by managing computer functions, cart fill lists, and label generation.
- Participate in continuous performance improvement and regulatory compliance efforts.
What you'll need#
- Enrollment in a School of Pharmacy or status as a foreign pharmacy graduate.
- Applicants must apply for a Pharmacy Intern license in Pennsylvania within 120 days of hire.
- Ability to perform all technician duties to assist in training new employees and students.
- Commitment to maintaining competence and participating in quality improvement efforts.
Location & details#
- Location: Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.
- Work Modality: On-site.
- Employment Type: Full-time.
- Compensation: This is a paid internship.
- Term: Rolling.
About Highmark Health
Highmark Health is a nonprofit organization based in Pittsburgh that provides health insurance, care delivery, and population health management. The company operates across Pennsylvania, Delaware, West Virginia, and New York, while serving customers in all 50 states. It manages a diverse range of health services including dental and reinsurance solutions. The organization employs over 16,000 people and reported consolidated revenues of 32.4 billion dollars for 2025.
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