About the role#
As a Pharmacy Intern at Thomas Jefferson University Hospitals, you will gain hands-on clinical and technical experience to prepare for a future career as a pharmacist. This position is a per diem, temporary role that supports the daily operations of our inpatient pharmacy services.
What you'll do#
- Procure, store, and help dispense medications and pharmaceutical supplies for patients and departments.
- Participate in the medication distribution system within the hospital.
- Prepare parenteral products using aseptic technique.
- Maintain high standards for quality pharmacy services.
- Interact with staff, visitors, and co-workers in a professional manner.
What you'll need#
- Current enrollment in an accredited college of pharmacy.
- While previous experience is helpful, it is not required for this role.
Location & details#
- Location: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
- Work Modality: On-site.
- Employment Type: Variable time, per diem.
- This is a paid internship.
About Jefferson
Jefferson operates as a nonprofit organization based in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The system includes 33 hospital campuses and provides healthcare services across the greater Philadelphia region, Lehigh Valley, Northeastern Pennsylvania, and southern New Jersey. It also functions as an educational institution with 10 colleges and three schools offering over 200 academic programs. The organization serves 360,000 health plan members and employs more than 65,000 people.
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