Inter Pharmacist

Position Summary

Under the direction of the Director of Pharmacy, the Intern Pharmacist supports the pharmacy department in delivering high-quality, patient-centered care within a Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC). This position offers exposure to ambulatory care pharmacy practice, 340B program operations, and pharmacy business development initiatives while serving a diverse patient population.

The intern will assist with both clinical and operational pharmacy activities under the direct supervision of a licensed pharmacist, and will contribute to departmental projects focused on pharmacy operations, quality improvement, and patient education that support the organization’s mission and strategic goals.

Continued enrollment in an ACPE-accredited pharmacy program and maintenance of an active New Mexico Board of Pharmacy (NMBOP) intern license are required for employment.

• Patient Care and Clinical Support (under direct pharmacist supervision): assist in dispensing and preparing medications in accordance with federal and state regulations; support patient counseling and education related to medication use, adherence, and chronic disease management; provide immunizations under pharmacist supervision; participate in medication therapy management (MTM), medication reconciliation, and refill authorization workflows; collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to support transitions of care and optimize medication access.
• Operational and Administrative Support: assist with 340B program compliance, including documentation, inventory, and audit preparation; support daily pharmacy operations such as order processing, stock management, and prescription workflow; contribute to improving pharmacy efficiency, safety, and quality of care through data collection and process improvement initiatives.
• Project-Based Work: participate in independent and collaborative projects related to pharmacy business and financial planning, operations, clinical pharmacy service development, patient and staff education initiatives, and quality assurance; complete assigned deliverables by agreed deadlines with minimal supervision while maintaining academic balance.

• Active New Mexico Board of Pharmacy Intern License in good standing.
• Enrollment and good academic standing in an ACPE-accredited School of Pharmacy.
• Completion of ACPE-approved immunization training and authorization to immunize.
• Basic understanding of ambulatory care pharmacy principles and workflows.
• Commitment to serving diverse and underserved patient populations.
• Strong organizational, communication, and time-management skills.
• Familiarity with the 340B Drug Pricing Program and related compliance standards.
• Experience in a community, outpatient, or health center pharmacy environment.
• Fluent in English, required. Fluent in Spanish, preferred.

• Four (4) weeks of annual leave
• Up to two (2) weeks of sick leave
• Up to one (1) week of continuing education leave
• Eight (8) paid holidays and two (2) days for personal leave

• Medical, Dental, Vision – available for staff and eligible family members, including domestic partners
• Paid term life insurance (flat $25,000)
• Paid Short Term Disability
• Optional Life
• Critical Care
• Medical and Dependent care expense accounts
• Health Savings Account
• 403(b) retirement savings plan (eligible for company match after 12 months of employment)

• Seniority level:
  Internship
• Employment type:
  
  Full-time
• Job function:
  Health Care Provider
• Industry: Hospitals and Health Care
• Equal Opportunity Employer

We are an equal opportunity employer.