Pharmacist Intern

Job Details

Job Location:

Signio Specialty Pharmacy - Rockaway Township, NJ 07866

Position Type:
Part Time

Salary Range: $24.00 - $26.00 Hourly

Job Category:
Pharmaceutical

At Polaris Pharmacy Services, we’re more than a pharmacy — we’re a dedicated partner in care, transforming how patients experience long-term, post-acute, correctional, PACE, and specialty pharmacy services. As industry leaders, we’re raising the bar for quality and coordination across all sites of care, ensuring every patient receives seamless, compassionate, and expert support.

Founded in 2015, Polaris is proud to be locally and independently owned, with a growing national footprint. Our team thrives in a mission-driven environment where innovation meets purpose, and every role contributes to making a real impact. We offer more than just a job — we provide competitive pay, robust benefits, and genuine opportunities for career advancement.

If you're passionate about shaping the future of pharmacy and making a difference in the lives of those who need it most, we invite you to grow with us.

The Pharmacy Intern is responsible for providing day-to-day operational needs, as defined by State Board of Pharmacy with patient consultation, receiving verbal orders from prescribers, assistance in data verification, and preparation of prescription medication, adheres to the company’s quality and customer service standards, policies and procedures, state and federal guidelines.

This position has no direct supervisory responsibilities

• Assist in the preparation of all new and refill prescriptions and orders. Check for content and accuracy of all medication packaging and labeling including emergency drug kits and IV medications under the direction of a licensed pharmacist
• Maintain resident database to include appropriate current and past medical history, appropriate clinical and laboratory data, and concurrent medication (including OTC and home remedies)
• Assist in the proper handling, receiving, documentation, and storage of all controlled substances; assist in maintaining a perpetual inventory for schedule II drugs
• Receive verbal orders from prescribers under the supervision of a licensed pharmacist.
• Issue Emergency Drug Kit Authorizations for controlled medication removal in compliance with DEA regulations under the supervision of a licensed pharmacist, if applicable for appropriate pharmacy setting
• Provide clinical expertise by responding to drug-related questions and concerns initiated by internal staff and external customers under the direction of a licensed pharmacist
• Document all communication with physicians, nurses, other members of the healthcare team and patients/residents and their family members in the medical record
• Assist in the preparation of all sterile IV drug products or solutions, if applicable for appropriate pharmacy setting
• Provide evening, weekend, and holiday coverage during rotation and as required by management
• Follow all applicable government regulations including HIPAA
• Other duties as assigned;
  Job duties may vary depending on business needs
• Participate in Preferred Product and / or Therapeutic Interchange program, if applicable for appropriate pharmacy setting

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Ability to work flexible hours, which may include evening, weekends, and holidays
• Experience using Microsoft…