About the role#
Polaris Rx is hiring a Pharmacist Intern to support daily pharmacy operations. You will work under the supervision of a licensed pharmacist to assist with medication preparation, data verification, and patient consultation. This role requires adherence to state and federal guidelines, including HIPAA. You will provide coverage during evenings, weekends, and holidays.
What you'll do#
- Prepare new and refill prescriptions.
- Check medication packaging and labeling for accuracy, including IV medications and emergency drug kits.
- Maintain resident databases with medical history and clinical data.
- Handle, receive, document, and store controlled substances.
- Receive verbal orders from prescribers under supervision.
- Issue Emergency Drug Kit Authorizations for controlled medications.
- Respond to drug-related questions from staff and customers.
- Document communications with patients and the healthcare team in medical records.
- Prepare sterile IV drug products or solutions.
- Participate in Preferred Product and Therapeutic Interchange programs.
What you'll need#
- Current enrollment in a pharmacy program.
- Knowledge of federal guidelines, including HIPAA.
- Ability to follow State Board of Pharmacy guidelines.
- Ability to work under the supervision of a licensed pharmacist.
Location & details#
- Location: Rockaway Township, New Jersey.
- Modality: On-site.
- Status: Full-time, paid internship.
- Term: Rolling.
About Polaris Rx
Polaris Rx is an independent pharmacy organization based in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. It provides specialty, infusion, long-term, and post-acute care pharmacy services. The company focuses on patients with complex medical needs. It employs between 1,001 and 5,000 people and operates as a privately held entity.
How to get in at Polaris Rx
Applying to Polaris Rx early is a significant advantage because recruiters often review candidates as they arrive. Intern Insider sends an instant alert the moment a role matching your target is published anywhere, so you apply among the first and get seen before the pile grows. You can avoid the wait by reaching out to the right people. Intern Insider surfaces the recruiters behind the company roles so you can contact them directly to ask about the position or a referral, which materially improves your response rates.
