About the role#
As a Pharmacy Intern, you will perform 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 ensure patient orders are accurate and appropriate. This is a part-time, paid position based on-site in Pittsburgh.
What you'll do#
- Assess medication orders for accuracy and appropriateness.
- Procure and distribute medication orders per physician or pharmacist request.
- Prepare intravenous medications including antibiotics, cardiac drips, parenteral nutrition, and chemotherapy.
- Fill routine orders for unit dose and prepackaged pharmaceuticals.
- Compound, stock, and repackage medications from bulk supplies.
- Maintain pharmacy inventory and supplies through inspections and automated dispensing units.
- Assist in training new employees and students.
- Enter and retrieve data using the pharmacy computer system.
- Maintain confidential reports and follow all regulatory compliance efforts.
What you'll need#
- Enrollment in a School of Pharmacy or status as a foreign pharmacy graduate.
- Ability to obtain a Pharmacy Intern license in the state of Pennsylvania within 120 days of hire.
Location & details#
- Location: Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.
- Work Modality: On-site.
- Employment Type: Part-time.
- 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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