Pharmacy Intern (Pharm.D. Student) in MT PLEASANT, South Carolina at Sweetgrass Pharmacy Seaside Farms

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.

This 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
  
• Observe pharmacist–patient consultations
  
• Help resolve customer questions and concerns
  

Pharmacy Operations

• Fill prescriptions and prepare medications under pharmacist supervision
  
• Stock shelves, label medications, and organize inventory
  
• Maintain medication and supply inventory
  
• Support cashiering and point-of-sale functions
  

Clinical & Professional Development

• Stay informed on new, discontinued, or updated medications
  
• Communicate with physicians for prescription clarifications
  
• Learn insurance processing and pharmacy workflow systems
  

Administrative Support

• File patient records
  
• Process insurance claims
  
• Maintain pharmacy cleanliness and organization

• Patient communication
  
• Team collaboration
  
• Attention to detail
  
• Time management in a fast-paced environment
  
• Foundational compounding knowledge
  
• Pharmacy operations and workflow understanding

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
• Active Pharmacy Intern License from the South Carolina Board of Pharmacy

Helpful Experience

• Customer service background
• Familiarity with pharmacy software systems