Description
Looking to turn your Pharm.D. education into real-world impact? At Sweetgrass Pharmacy, our Pharmacy Interns don't just observe - they do. This is more than fulfilling hours, this is a hands-on opportunity to build the foundation of your pharmacy career in a fast-growing, patient-focused independent pharmacy.
Working under the direction of a Pharmacist, you'll gain exposure to the many moving parts of modern pharmacy practice - from patient care and prescription processing to lab work and pharmacy operations. You'll leave with practical experience, professional confidence, and a deeper understanding of how pharmacies truly run.
What You'll ExperienceThis internship is designed to give you a well-rounded view of pharmacy practice:
Patient Care & Customer Experience
- Assist patients via phone, email, and in person
ย - Observe pharmacist-patient consultations
ย - Help resolve customer questions and concerns
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Pharmacy Operations
- Fill prescriptions and prepare medications under pharmacist supervision
ย - Stock shelves, label medications, and organize inventory
ย - Maintain medication and supply inventory
ย - Support cashiering and point-of-sale functions
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Clinical & Professional Development
- Stay informed on new, discontinued, or updated medications
ย - Communicate with physicians for prescription clarifications
ย - Learn insurance processing and pharmacy workflow systems
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Administrative Support
- File patient records
ย - Process insurance claims
ย - Maintain pharmacy cleanliness and organization
Skills You'll Use & Build- Patient communication
ย - Team collaboration
ย - Attention to detail
ย - Time management in a fast-paced environment
ย - Foundational compounding knowledge
ย - Pharmacy operations and workflow understanding
Requirements
Who Should Apply
This role is ideal for students who want meaningful, practical experience alongside their Pharm.D. education.
Requirements
- Enrolled in a Doctor of Pharmacy (Pharm.D.) program ย
- Active Pharmacy Intern License from the South Carolina Board of Pharmacy ย
Helpful Experience
- Customer service background ย
- Familiarity with pharmacy software systems