About the role#
MAHEC offers a 6-week summer internship for pharmacy students interested in ambulatory care. This program provides a structured learning experience across various practice sites and care models. You will work alongside licensed pharmacist preceptors to observe patient care and contribute to quality improvement initiatives.
What you'll do#
- Observe patient care with a licensed pharmacist preceptor.
- Complete a longitudinal project focused on improving quality of care.
- Participate in primary care clinical meetings and discussions on ambulatory care topics.
- Engage in inter-professional enrichment events and interdisciplinary collaboration.
- Practice team-based, patient-centered care while building project management and leadership skills.
- Note that occasional evening activities may be required.
What you'll need#
- Completion of your second professional year of pharmacy school by May 18, 2027.
- A GPA of 3.0 or greater as of the end of Fall 2026 is preferred.
- Demonstrated interest in direct patient care.
- Strong oral, written, interpersonal, and phone communication skills.
- High level of accuracy, proficiency, and organizational ability.
- A strong patient-centered orientation.
- Spanish and English bilingual skills are preferred.
Location & details#
- Location: Asheville, North Carolina.
- Term: May 18, 2027, through June 26, 2027.
- Schedule: Part-time, 30 hours per week (180 hours total).
- Compensation: $15.00 per hour.
- Modality: On-site.
- Requirement: All learners must receive the flu vaccine or have an approved exemption.
About Mountain Area Health Education Center - MAHEC
Mountain Area Health Education Center is a nonprofit organization based in Asheville, North Carolina. Founded in 1974, it serves a 16-county region in Western North Carolina through patient care and health education. It operates as a branch campus for UNC schools of medicine, dentistry, pharmacy, and public health. The organization employs 608 people and functions as a Federally Qualified Health Center Look-Alike.
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