Pharmacy Intern

At Singing River Health System, caring isn’t just part of the job — it’s in our DNA. Whether we’re saving lives, supporting behind the scenes, or showing up for our community, we bring the energy, heart, and hustle every single day.

About the role

The Pharmacy Intern, under the supervision of a licensed pharmacist, ensures patients receive the correct medication; packages and labels medication doses; fills routine orders for stock supplies to patient care areas; assists in all aspects of IV admixture preparation and delivery; and performs any tasks appointed by a pharmacist. He/She complies with the standards, ethics, laws, and regulations governing the practice of pharmacy, including the MS Board of Pharmacy and accrediting agency.

Schedule

Shift: PRN | Hours will vary from 7:00am to 6:59pm | Days, Evening, Nights, Weekends

Location

• Singing River Gulfport Hospital
• Singing River Ocean Springs Hospital
• Singing River Pascagoula Hospital

Responsibilities

• Ensure patients receive the correct medication
• Package and label medication doses
• Fill routine orders for stock supplies to patient care areas
• Assist in all aspects of IV admixture preparation and delivery
• Perform any tasks appointed by a pharmacist
• Comply with standards, ethics, laws, and regulations governing pharmacy practice

Requirements

• Attending a School of Pharmacy accredited by or pending accreditation by the American Council of Pharmaceutical Education
• Current license/permit as Student-Controlled Substance Registration by the Mississippi State Board of Pharmacy
• Pharmacy Technician experience preferred

Skills

• Keen mental faculties, assessment, and decision-making abilities
• Superior communication/speaking/enunciation skills
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Emotional stability conducive to dealing with high stress levels
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines
• Attention to detail and ability to multi-task in complex situations
• Ability to maintain collaborative and respectable working relationships
• Superior customer service skills and professional etiquette
• Proficient knowledge and ability to use a computer, MS Outlook, and Word
• Appropriate clinical judgment for a patient population of all ages

Physical Demands

• Moderately active work: involves sitting with frequent requirements to move about the office, facility, or travel to another facility within the SRHS service area
• Exerting negligible force frequently to lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects, including the human body
• Using many physical motions in daily work activities
• Exposure to body fluids, sputum, and tissues, which may carry the hazard of infectious disease
• Repetitive motions: substantial movements of the wrists, hands, and/or fingers while operating standard office equipment
• Ability to perceive sound at normal speaking levels with or without correction
• Close visual acuity and ability to adjust focus, e.g., shift gaze from a computer monitor to forms/printed material
• Ability to be active for extended periods without undue fatigue
• Ability to work assigned schedules with the understanding that changes may be made according to hospital needs