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Pharmacy Intern (FLEXI)
Job Location:
Job Location:
Chesapeake, VA - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not provided by the employer
Monthly Salary:
Posted:
13 September 2026 (4 days ago)
Posted:
Application Deadline:
11 December 2026
Application Deadline:
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Vacancies:
Job Summary
Summary
Under direct pharmacist supervision. Pharmacy Interns assist with provision of medications and other pharmaceutical services as needed for adequate patient care according to professional standards and practices. Additionally pharmacy interns monitor drug therapies counsel patients and advise medical providers and nursing staff concerning drug therapy. Their activities focus on select entry-level competencies for pharmacist practice based on Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE) standards integrated with support for core pharmacy operations.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
These duties and responsibilities described below represent the general tasks performed daily. Other duties may be assigned as needed to drive to the vision fulfill the mission and abide by the values of the organization.
Pharmacy General
- Demonstrate a commitment to flexible work scheduling when necessary to ensure patient care.
- Attend required hospital-wide orientations meetings and in-services.
- Counsel patients families/caregivers regarding all aspects of medication use as needed.
- Provide education and recommendations to physicians advanced practice providers nurses pharmacy staff and other stakeholders as needed.
- Support medication use system management towards quality patient care.
- Follow established department policies procedures objectives quality assurance programs and safety environmental and infection control protocols.
Inpatient/Hospital Pharmacy
- Perform activities within the hospital medication use system including order receipt evaluation and review and describe the appropriate roles of pharmacy technicians and pharmacists in this system. (Hospital/Health Pharmacy Systems-ACPE)
- Employ performance improvement techniques used in health system and describe how they are used to improve the medication use process. (Medication Safety and Quality-ACPE)
- Make useful contributions to the establishment of medication-use policies criteria and maintenance of the formulary to the Pharmacy and Therapeutics Committee using an evidence-based approach to evaluation of the literature. (Clinical Applications-ACPE)
- Accurately triage multiple patient-care priorities in times of high activity and workload. (Professional Practice-ACPE)
Outpatient/Community Pharmacy
- Effectively function as part of a team engaged in inter-professional team-based care. (Communication Skills-ACPE)
- Assist with accurate medication prescription interpretation and evaluation for appropriate medical use and dosing. (Dispensing Systems Management-ACPE)
- Assist in establishing inventory levels to ensure adequate stock is always available. (Business Management-ACPE)
- Identify and resolve medication therapy problems manage drug interactions and resolve gaps in care. (Pharmacist-Delivered Patient Care-ACPE)
- Proactively assist with patient self-care including helping patients make appropriate selections of over-the-counter medications and dietary supplements. (Public Health-ACPE)
- Demonstrate professional behavior (attitude dress appearance etc.) in practice setting. (Leadership Abilities-ACPE)
- Apply knowledge and understanding of all legal and ethical aspects of pharmacy practice required to evaluate a patient care decision. (Legal Considerations-ACPE)
Supervisory Responsibilities
Reports to: Clinical Manager Pharmacy
Supervises: Not applicable
Responsibilities: Not applicable
Qualifications
To perform this job successfully an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Education and Experience
Minimum Required Education
- High School Diploma or GED and at least 2 years of college work.
- Active enrollment in an ACPE-accredited school of pharmacy or graduate of an ACPE-accredited school of pharmacy.
Minimum Required Experience
None
Preferred Experience
- 6 months of experience in a pharmacy setting.
Certificates Licenses Registrations
Minimum Required
Applicant must be registered as a Pharmacy Intern with the respective Board(s) of Pharmacy for the pharmacy(ies) where job duties and responsibilities take place.
Preferred
- Pharmacy Technician Certification Board (PTCB) Pharmacy Technician Certification.
- Pharmacy Technician Registration with the respective Board(s) of Pharmacy for the pharmacy(ies) where job duties and responsibilities take place.
Required Experience:
Intern
About Company
Chesapeake Regional Healthcare is a health system laser-focused on innovation, known for making medical history in the region and providing patients with truly personal care. Its hospital, Chesapeake Regional Medical Center, is the only independent, community-based acute care hospital ... View more
