Graduate Pharmacy Intern in Springfield, Missouri at Advocates For A Healthy Community Inc.

The Graduate Pharmacy Intern is a recent PharmD graduate actively pursuing pharmacist licensure. Under the direct supervision of a licensed pharmacist, this role supports clinical and operational pharmacy services to optimize medication use and patient outcomes. The intern may perform pharmacist-level functions as permitted by state law but may not independently verify prescriptions or make final clinical decisions.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist in the safe, effective, and cost-efficient management of medications across the continuum of care.
• Review and evaluate medication orders for accuracy and appropriateness.
• Provide patient counseling on medication use, adherence, and side effects under pharmacist supervision.
• Support dispensing, monitoring, and communication of medication-related needs.
• Collaborate with pharmacists, providers, nursing, pharmacy technicians, and other medical staff to optimize patient care outcomes.
• Provide drug information and assist with clinical decision support.
• Identify and escalate medication-related problems and assist in developing care plans/solutions to medication-related problems.
• Support oversight of pharmacy technicians as directed.
• Maintain compliance with all policies, procedures, regulatory requirements, and professional standards.
• Participate in quality improvement initiatives and departmental goals.
• Maintain professionalism and a patient-centered approach in all interactions.
• Actively prepare for and obtain pharmacist licensure within established timelines
• Provide patient care services as needed, to include but not limited to: immunizations, medication therapy management, disease state consultations, adherence based patient calls

Supervision

• Reports to the Pharmacist-in-Charge (or designee).
• Works under the direct supervision of a licensed pharmacist.

Work Environment & Expectations

• Functions as part of an interdisciplinary healthcare team.
• Adheres to organizational mission, values, and performance expectations.
• Demonstrates accountability, professionalism, and commitment to high-quality patient care.

Qualifications Required:

• Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD) from an accredited school of pharmacy.
• Active Intern licensure in the State of Missouri.
• Active pursuit of pharmacist licensure (e.g., NAPLEX/MPJE scheduled/planned).
• Strong clinical knowledge and communication skills.
• Immunization certification
• Interested in ambulatory care, community health, or specialty pharmacy.

Preferred:

• Prior pharmacy intern experience.
• Experience with EHR/pharmacy systems.
• 340B, FQHC experience
• Specialty experience