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McLaren Central Michigan

Pharmacist

Mount Pleasant, MI · On-site

$53.75 - $64.50/hr

Develops hospital staff's pharmacological knowledge by participating in clinical programs; training pharmacy staff, students, interns, externs, residents, and health care professionals. * Complies ...

McLaren

Pharmacist

Lansing, MI · On-site

$59 - $71/hr

Completion of pharmacy internship and holds state licensure. Preferred: * One year of hospital pharmacy experience.

Beverly Hospital

Pharmacy Intern

Beverly, MA · On-site

$21/hr

Beverly Hospital is seeking experienced and committed pharmacy interns to join our team. Beverly Hospital is a Level III Trauma Center and not-for-profit community hospital. Located on the North ...

McLaren Greater Lansing

Pharmacist

Lansing, MI

$59 - $71/hr

Completion of pharmacy internship and holds state licensure. Preferred: * One year of hospital pharmacy experience. Additional Information * Schedule: Per Diem * Requisition ID: 26004393 * Daily Work ...

Labette Health

Hospital Staff Pharmacist- PRN

Parsons, KS · On-site

$80 - $100/hr

Completion of pharmacy internship or one year experience as pharmacist desired. Current license as Pharmacist in the State of Kansas.EOE### Posted:Monday, October 27, 2025### Closing:Open until ...

Lincoln County Primary Care Center

Pharmacist

Hamlin, WV · On-site

$53.50 - $64.25/hr

Bachelor's degree from an accredited School of Pharmacy AND completion of a Pharmacy internship. Licensed as a Registered Pharmacist in the State of West Virginia. * Knowledge of the principles of ...

FROEDTERT HEALTH

Inpatient Pharmacy Intern

West Bend, WI · On-site

$17 - $21/hr

Minimum of one year of experience in a hospital pharmacy internship program is preferred. EDUCATION DESCRIPTION: Accepted into a doctor of pharmacy program at a degree granting institution. TRAINING ...

Premier Health

CLINICAL STAFF PHARMACIST I - PT

Dayton, OH · On-site

$54.75 - $61/hr

Greater than or equal to a six month hospital pharmacy internship or hospital experience as a pharmacist. Other experience requirements: Exclusive retail experience - greater than 5 years discouraged ...

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How much do pharmacy internship jobs pay per hour?

As of Sep 3, 2026, the average hourly pay for pharmacy internship in the United States is $18.70, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $16.11 and $19.95 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a pharmacy internship?

A pharmacy internship is a supervised, practical training experience for pharmacy students, typically completed during or after their degree program. Interns work under the guidance of licensed pharmacists in settings such as hospitals, retail pharmacies, or clinics. The internship provides hands-on learning about medication dispensing, patient counseling, and pharmacy operations. It is an essential step in gaining the skills and hours required for pharmacist licensure.

What types of projects or responsibilities can a pharmacy intern expect during their internship?

Pharmacy interns typically support licensed pharmacists with tasks such as filling prescriptions, counseling patients under supervision, managing inventory, and preparing medication. They may also participate in clinical rounds, assist with medication therapy management, and help ensure regulatory compliance. Interns often rotate through different departments, gaining exposure to various pharmacy operations, which provides a comprehensive learning experience and helps them identify areas of interest for future specialization.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a pharmacy intern, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Pharmacy Intern, you need foundational knowledge in pharmacology, pharmacy law, and drug dispensing, typically gained through enrollment in an accredited pharmacy degree program. Familiarity with pharmacy management systems, prescription processing software, and compounding tools is often required. Strong attention to detail, communication skills, and a commitment to ethical practice help interns excel in patient interactions and teamwork. These competencies ensure accurate medication dispensing, patient safety, and effective workflow in a pharmacy setting.

What is the difference between Pharmacy Internship vs Pharmacy Technician?

AspectPharmacy InternshipPharmacy Technician
Required CredentialsTypically enrolled in pharmacy school; no certification required initiallyHigh school diploma or equivalent; certification often required
Work EnvironmentEducational setting, pharmacy practice sites, hospitalsRetail pharmacies, hospitals, long-term care facilities
Employer & Industry UsagePharmacy schools, hospitals, community pharmacies during trainingLicensed pharmacies, healthcare facilities

In summary, a pharmacy internship is a training period for pharmacy students gaining practical experience, while a pharmacy technician is a certified professional working in pharmacies to assist pharmacists. Internships are educational, whereas technician roles are employment positions requiring certification.

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Infographic showing various Pharmacy Internship job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 70% Full Time, 27% Part Time, and 2% Contract. Highlights an 94% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 5% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $38,897 per year, or $18.7 per hour.

Senior Director of Pharmacy Programs

The Harris Center for Mental Health and IDD

Houston, TX • On-site

$116K - $154K/yr

Full-time

Retirement, PTO

Posted 26 days ago

The Harris Center for Mental Health and IDD rating

8.3

Company rating: 8.3 out of 10

Based on 18 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

Job description

The Harris Center for Mental Health and IDD ("The HARRIS CENTER") is looking for a Senior Director of Pharmacy Programsto embark on a rewarding healthcare career! The Senior Director, Pharmacy Programs provides enterprise-level strategic leadership, operational oversight, and performance accountability for The Harris Center's Pharmacy Operations, including the Pharmacy Assistance Program, medication access initiatives, formulary management, pharmacy quality and safety, regulatory compliance, financial stewardship, vendor strategy, and cross-functional clinical pharmacy integration. This position ensures pharmacy services are safe, efficient, compliant, financially sustainable, patient-centered, and aligned with organizational priorities, clinical transformation goals, and executive leadership expectations.
Your role in Action:
  • Provides senior-level leadership for the pharmacy workforce, including organizational structure, talent development, succession planning, recruitment, retention, performance management, coaching, recognition, and corrective action in accordance with TSBP rules, applicable regulations, and The Harris Center policies.
  • Directs pharmacy strategy and operations across medication management, pharmacy access, formulary stewardship, clinical pharmacy practice, pharmacy assistance programs, and cost-effective medication utilization to support safe, equitable, high-quality care.
  • Leads and supports the Pharmacy and Therapeutics Committee and related medication governance processes to ensure formulary decisions, clinical standards, utilization practices, and medication safety initiatives meet patient needs while maintaining fiscal accountability.
  • Partners with medical leadership, quality, compliance, finance, operations, information technology, and executive leadership to advance pharmacy-related strategic initiatives, clinical transformation priorities, population health goals, and enterprise performance outcomes.
  • Establishes, monitors, and continuously improves pharmacy quality assurance, medication safety, drug utilization evaluation, customer satisfaction, medication error tracking, corrective action planning, and performance improvement systems.
  • Provides senior oversight of pharmacy technology needs, data reporting, automation opportunities, dashboard development, and system improvements that strengthen medication management, operational efficiency, regulatory compliance, and decision-making.
  • Directs drug acquisition, inventory management, vendor relationships, purchasing strategies, contract review, RFP participation, group purchasing organization relationships, and supply chain processes to achieve quality, reliability, and cost effectiveness.
  • Develops, manages, and monitors the pharmacy budget in alignment with agency priorities, financial constraints, compliance requirements, revenue opportunities, and sustainability of pharmacy services.
  • Ensures compliance with federal, state, and local pharmacy laws, Texas State Board of Pharmacy requirements, accreditation standards, payer requirements, organizational policies, and corrective action plans resulting from inspections, audits, or reviews.
  • Represents Pharmacy Programs in senior leadership forums, Medical Director meetings, death review processes, quality and safety initiatives, executive updates, Board-related communications, employee recognition activities, and external partnerships as requested.
  • Supply Chain Management: Directs the procurement and negotiation process for vendor contracting and is the agencies agent for approval of such contracts striving for the best quality and processing in drug and supply procurement.
  • Financial Management: Establishes the pharmacy budget in coordination with the agencies over strategic direction and constraints including monthly review and compliance.
  • Regulatory and Accreditation Compliance: Demonstrate knowledge of all laws, regulations and standards in responsibility and ensure compliance is met.
  • Research and Educational Missions:
    o Participates in the agency's IRB process when needed.
    o Set the goals and objectives for progressive education for the agency's medical staff and pharmacy staff as it relates to new drugs and/or therapies
  • Institutional Representation and Leadership:At the request of the CMO or ED, participate in the agency's executive leadership forums, employee recognition initiatives or other initiatives that are required by the agency's executive leadership.
  • Plan, organize and direct Pharmacy Internship Programs and Pharmacy Residency Programs if necessary.

What Qualifications you need:
Education:
  • Bachelor's degree in Pharmacy required. PharmD preferred. Pharmacy degree from School of Pharmacy accredited by ACPE required.
  • Master's degree in Business Administration, Healthcare Administration, Public Health, Pharmacy Administration or related field preferred.
  • Texas Pharmacy License in good standing

Experience:
  • Minimum of 7 years of progressively responsible pharmacy leadership experience, including at least 5 years of management or director-level leadership within a hospital, community behavioral health, public sector, ambulatory, or retail pharmacy environment.
  • Experience leading Pharmacy Assistance Programs, 340B-related initiatives, medication access strategies, or comparable programs that generate significant patient benefit, cost savings, or measurable organizational value.
  • Experience leading or supporting Pharmacy and Therapeutics Committees, formulary management, medication safety initiatives, drug utilization review, and interdisciplinary clinical governance processes.
  • Experience with RFP processes, vendor negotiations, group purchasing organizations, drug wholesalers, contract review, supply chain strategy, pharmacy budgeting, and financial performance management.

Required Knowledge, Skills/Abilities:
  • Communication at all levels within and outside the organization. This would include effective communication by phone/in person about complex matters with vendors, departmental personal, administration and others.
  • Computer literacy to include not just the ability to utilize programs like Microsoft Word, Excel and Access but able to use these tools to do complete, complicated data analysis and reporting.
  • Speak and write clearly.
  • Able to concentrate on several tasks simultaneously.
  • Work with little to no supervision.
  • Work varied hours to complete position requirements..

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What we have to offer:
The Harris Center not only offers a competitive salary but also a suite of excellent benefits designed to enrich your life both professionally and personally. Imagine a future with a robust retirement plan complemented by our generous company matching - a testament to our investment in your long-term financial well-being. Experience the unique advantage of our prior service credit, accelerating your journey towards a more substantial Paid Time Off accrual, empowering you to enjoy well-deserved breaks.
Enjoy Cell Phone Discounts, exclusive entertainment deals through Tickets at Work, and a free Headspace subscription for mental wellness. Additionally, our Employee Assistance Program supports your overall well-being.
Take advantage of significant financial relief through student loan forgiveness as a valued member of The Harris Center team. As a qualifying entity, our employees are eligible for various student loan forgiveness programs, designed to alleviate the financial burdens associated with higher education.
What else you should know:
  • This posting is associated with position #2001

About us:
The Harris Center is the state-designated Local Mental Health Authority and Local Intellectual and Developmental Disability (IDD) Authority serving Harris County, Texas. As the largest behavioral and developmental disability care center in Texas, The Harris Center provides care to over 90,000 people and has an annual budget of over $300 million.
As part of its mission to transform the lives of people with behavioral health and IDD needs in the third largest county in the United States, The Harris Center provides a full continuum of services at 80 different sites across Harris County. In addition, services are provided in more than 40 different languages as well as sign language in order to better serve what is one of the largest communities in the nation.
By utilizing the unique expertise of its more than 2,500 employees, The Harris Center is committed to meeting the behavioral health and IDD needs of Harris County residents and giving them hope to live to their fullest potential.
Contributes to suicide care and prevention by embracing our values and applying a trauma-informed approach rooted in safety, trust, choice, collaboration, and empowerment.

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