About the role#
This is a per diem pharmacy internship based at the Center City inpatient facility. You will work to gain technical and clinical experience while preparing for a future career as a pharmacist. You will assist in the daily operations of the pharmacy department and contribute to the quality of patient care.
What you'll do#
- Procure, store, and help dispense medications and pharmaceutical supplies for patient and departmental needs.
- Participate in the medication distribution system within Thomas Jefferson University Hospital.
- Prepare parenteral products using aseptic technique.
- Maintain high standards for pharmacy services.
- Interact with co-workers, visitors, and hospital staff.
What you'll need#
- Current enrollment in an accredited college of pharmacy.
- Good interpersonal skills for working with staff and visitors.
- Ability to handle medication distribution and prepare parenteral products.
- Previous pharmacy experience is helpful but not required.
Location & details#
- Location: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
- Work Modality: On-site.
- Employment Type: Per diem, temporary.
- Term: Rolling.
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.
How to get in at Jefferson
Applying early to Jefferson gives you a distinct advantage because recruiters review applications as they arrive. Intern Insider sends an instant alert the moment a role matching your target is published, helping you apply among the first before the pile grows. This timing often determines whether your resume makes it to the top of the stack. Reaching out to the recruiter directly can also improve your response rates compared to waiting in a queue. Intern Insider surfaces the recruiters behind the company roles so you can contact them to ask about the position or a referral. This direct approach shows you are serious about the opportunity and helps you stand out in a large system.
