Pharmacy Intern

What Health System Pharmacy contributes to Cardinal Health

Health System Pharmacy is responsible for providing customized pharmacy program solutions that reduce costs and improve patient care quality for hospitals, health systems and other integrated healthcare providers may also consult with and advise healthcare team on prescribed medications, supplies and related processes.

Pharmacy Intern in a 250 plus bed teaching hospital in Boston, MA servicing a variety of patient populations. This intern will work independently as well as part of a managed team to ensure accurate and timely delivery of medications to patient care units. This technician will support daily operational responsibilities that include, but are not limited to, medication order review and entry, medication preparation and packaging, as well as inventory management processes.

Job Summary

With over 45 years of experience in helping hundreds of hospital and outpatient pharmacies, we provide access to best practice strategies and tactics to control costs, improve workflow and enhance safety. Cardinal Health Innovative Delivery Solutions is one of the largest employers of acute-care pharmacist in the United States. Cardinal Health is the employer of choice for pharmacists because we offer a variety of career opportunities in pharmacy leadership, clinical specialties, remote order entry, business management, medication therapy management and more.

Pharmacy interns must act in compliance with all applicable policies, procedures, codes and standards of the facility. Supportive personnel work under the direct supervision of a licensed pharmacist and do not perform duties that can legally be performed only by a licensed pharmacist. Intern will assist the pharmacist in providing quality pharmaceutical care to all patients by performing certain technical duties in the pharmacy department.

Responsibilities

• Accurately selects and prepares medication automatic dispensing cabinet and for patient specific use under pharmacist review
• Learns the medication orders review processes and associated software.
• Delivers medication to patient care units in accordance with departmental policies and procedures and Massachusetts Board of Pharmacy regulations
• Assists in maintaining appropriate inventory levels, including stock rotation, checking for expired medications, and providing feedback when stock levels are low.
• Responds urgently to floor stock needs, delivering medications to the automated dispensing cabinet on patient care units in an accurate and timely manner, including checking for errors such as wrong strengths and expiration dates
• Works with other hospital staff to ensure medication units are clean and orderly in accordance with hospital policy and laws
• Ability to work independently as well as with a team
• Performs other related duties as assigned or requested by the Director of Pharmacy
• Demonstrates respect and regard for the dignity of all patients, families, visitors, and fellow employees to ensure a professional, responsible, and courteous environment.

Qualifications

What is expected of you and others at this level

Anticipated hourly range : $20.10 per hour - $28.60 per hour.

Bonus eligible : No

Benefits : 401k Contributions, Paid Time Off, Access to wages before pay day with myFlexPay

Application window anticipated to close : 11 / 6 / 2025

The hourly range listed is an estimate. Pay at Cardinal Health is determined by multiple factors including, but not limited to, a candidate's geographical location, relevant education, experience and skills and an evaluation of internal pay equity.

Candidates who are back-to-work, people with disabilities, without a college degree, and Veterans are encouraged to apply.

Cardinal Health supports an inclusive workplace that values diversity of thought, experience and background. We celebrate the power of our differences to create better solutions for our customers by ensuring employees can be their authentic selves each day. Cardinal Health is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, age, physical or mental disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity / expression, pregnancy, veteran status, marital status, creed, status with regard to public assistance, genetic status or any other status protected by federal, state or local law.