Pharmacy Intern

Ready to turn pharmacy school into real hospital experience?

UPMC St. Margaret is hiring Pharmacy Interns to join a small team that makes a big impact on patient care across the hospital. This role is perfect for students who are eager to learn, jump in, and build new skills in a supportive environment. Applicants must be enrolled in Pharmacy School. Interns work one weekday evening shift each week from 4:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., plus a rotating weekend schedule on Saturday and Sunday with 8‑hour shifts scheduled between 6:00 a.m. and 10:00 p.m. Weekend and holiday coverage is required on a rotation, and shift times may change based on department needs.

• Supports pharmacists with medication distribution, deliveries, automated dispensing cabinet refills, and emergency cart exchanges
• Fills medication orders, maintains patient profiles, and completes prepackaging
• Prepares IV admixtures, chemotherapy, and controlled substance orders
• Assists with medication review including order entry, allergy checks, formulary compliance, and drug interaction monitoring
• Completes required documentation and billing accurately by the end of each shift
• Uses pharmacy technology, information systems, and robotics to support labeling and dispensing
• Prepares drug information responses and supports medication use evaluations
• Maintains a clean, organized workspace and demonstrates a professional, service‑focused approach
• *Performs in accordance with system-wide competencies/behaviors.
• *Performs other duties as assigned.
• Note: The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned this job. They are not exhaustive lists of all duties, responsibilities, knowledge, skills, abilities and working conditions associated with the job.

• Good standing in an accredited School of Pharmacy, entering P1 year or above, and applied for intern license within 90 days of hire.
• The candidate must possess good communication and computer skills.
  
  Licensure, Certifications, and Clearances:
  Pennsylvania State Board of Pharmacy Intern License required
  
  
  UPMC is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran