Pharmacist Intern

Pharmacist Intern - Job Overview

Are you ready to embark on a meaningful journey that combines your passion for pharmacy with a commitment to community health? As a Pharmacist Intern with Legacy Community Health, you'll become an integral part of our family, working under the guidance of experienced pharmacists to deliver safe, patient-focused care across our pharmacies and community sites.

• Role highlights: Engage in dispensing workflow, clinical services, and immunizations.
• Work environment benefits: Collaborate in a supportive and inclusive team atmosphere.
• Impact and growth opportunities: Participate in quality improvement and community health initiatives.
• Team collaboration aspects: Work closely with licensed Pharmacists/Preceptors.
• Mission-driven elements: Contribute to patient-centered pharmacy care and health equity initiatives.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide patient counseling and medication education under pharmacist supervision.
• Support medication therapy optimization activities, including drug utilization review and clinical screening.
• Assist with adherence programs such as medication synchronization and refill alignment.
• Engage in point-of-care and community-based health services, including screenings and smoking cessation support.
• Administer immunizations and support related workflows according to state law and Legacy protocols.
• Promote prevention services and health equity initiatives at clinics and community events.
• Participate in the end-to-end dispensing workflow, including intake, data entry, and prescription preparation.
• Resolve third-party rejections and coverage issues, escalating as needed.
• Support controlled substance stewardship and compliance practices.
• Assist with inventory management to reduce therapy disruptions.
• Complete an annual quality initiative or research project aligned with Legacy priorities.
• Contribute to pharmacy leadership with audits, trackers, and workflow optimization.
• Participate in cross-functional initiatives and represent pharmacy professionally in meetings.

Minimum Qualifications

• Enrolled in a PharmD program or PharmD graduate eligible to obtain/maintain intern status per state requirements; or Non-US accredited foreign pharmacy graduate who meets eligibility requirements to complete U.S. internship hours (e.g., FPGEE/TOEFL/FPGEC-related eligibility as applicable) per state requirements.
• Valid pharmacist intern license from the Board of Pharmacy of the State of Texas.
• Current/active BLS/CPR.
• Excellent communication skills and customer service skills.
• Strong computer skills Windows, Excel, and accounting software.
• Ability to manage multiple deadlines and prioritize.
• Ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment.
• Bilingual (Spanish) preferred.

About Legacy Community Health

As the largest Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) in Southeast Texas, Legacy Community Health has been delivering comprehensive, high-quality, and affordable health care for nearly 40 years. With more than 50 clinics across the Greater Houston and Gulf Coast region, we continue to grow strategically and invest in our communities. By innovating how care is delivered, we've stayed at the forefront of connecting our communities to healthevery day, in every way. At Legacy, we know our success is powered by our people. We're always looking for talented, passionate individuals who want more than a jobthey want a meaningful career that makes a real impact. Explore our open positions and see if a career at Legacy is right for you.

At Legacy Community Health, our missionDriving healthy change in our communitiesguides everything we do. To fulfill this mission, every team member is expected to embody the following core attributes in their daily work, regardless of role or department:

Approachable & Collaborative

We bring our expertise without ego. In a collaborative healthcare environment, humility fosters trust and teamwork. Our employees value diverse perspectives, seek input from others, and are unafraid to acknowledge when they need help. We stay grounded in our purpose: to serve patients and communities with compassion and humility.

Driven & Committed

We are driven by a deep commitment to excellence in patient care and organizational improvement. Our employees take initiative, embrace challenges, and go the extra mile to support our mission. Whether improving patient outcomes, streamlining processes, or stepping up in times of need, we are always striving to drive healthy changewithin ourselves, our teams, and the communities we serve.

Perceptive & Thoughtful Communicators

We value emotional intelligence as much as clinical or technical skill. Our team members demonstrate sound judgment, cultural sensitivity, and the ability to navigate complex situations with empathy and professionalism. They communicate clearly and respectfully with patients, families, and colleagues, building trust and fostering a safe, inclusive environment for all.