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Inpatient Pharmacy Intern I

Advocate Health · Grafton, WI

Posted Sep 8, 2026 · We last checked this listing on Sep 20, 2026

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Likely interview questions for this role

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Behavioral

Tell me about a time you had to follow a strict procedure exactly, even when it slowed you down or felt inconvenient.

respect for protocol in a setting where shortcuts can hurt patients

Tell me about a time you made a mistake in a lab, clinical rotation, or job. What did you do after you noticed it?

honesty and whether they self-report errors rather than hide them

Describe a situation where you had to work closely with people who had more experience or authority than you. How did you make sure you were useful without overstepping?

ability to work under supervision and take direction from pharmacists and senior techs

Tell me about a time you had to keep track of a lot of small details at once, like inventory, stocking, or paperwork. How did you stay organized?

organizational skill needed for inventory control and clerical parts of the role

Why are you interested in an inpatient hospital pharmacy internship specifically, rather than a retail pharmacy job, at this point in your program?

genuine motivation and fit with hospital-based practice versus community pharmacy

Technical

Walk me through how you'd fill a medication order from start to finish, including the checks you'd do before it leaves the pharmacy.

whether the candidate understands basic technician workflow and safety checkpoints, even without formal work experience

What do you know about sterile compounding, and have you had any hands-on exposure to it in school or elsewhere?

baseline familiarity with USP 797-type sterile technique before entering a hospital IV room

What steps would you take to protect yourself when handling needles, sharps, or materials that could carry blood or body fluids?

basic safety awareness and PPE habits required in a clinical pharmacy setting

Situational

If you were interviewing a patient to get their medication history and they seemed confused or gave you conflicting information, what would you do?

communication skill and judgment about when to escalate to a pharmacist

How would you go about entering an outpatient prescription into the pharmacy computer system if something on the script looked unclear or possibly wrong?

understanding that ambiguous orders get clarified, not guessed at

This schedule includes every third weekend, two holidays a year, and an evening shift every week or two, on top of your first year of pharmacy school. How are you planning to manage that?

realistic assessment of time management and commitment to the schedule

You're pushing a med cart between patient care areas and a nurse asks you to just leave a medication with them instead of waiting for the usual delivery process. What do you do?

willingness to hold the line on medication safety procedure even under social pressure

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The full job description

As published by Advocate Health.

Department: 38410 AMC Grafton - Pharmacy Status: Part time Benefits Eligible: No Hou rs Per Week: 0 Schedule Details/Additional Information: Every third weekend, 2 holidays per year, one 4-hour evening shift every 1-2 weeks. 10-hour shifts. Pay Range: $25.00 - $25.00 Major Responsibilities: Under general supervision of a pharmacist, performs duties of a pharmacy technician   such as:   filling medication orders, delivering medications, compounding sterile and non-sterile preparations, interviewing patients to obtain medication histories, etc.    Provides pharmacy services to the patient care areas and customers by performing clerical duties in the pharmacy to ensure efficient operations and   performs   duties related to medication ordering, receipt, stocking, and inventory control.   Receives and interprets   prescriptions for outpatient s and enters them into the pharmacy computer system.    Adheres to the general hospital standards to promote a cooperative work environment by   utilizing   communication skills, interpersonal relationships, and team building.   Licensure, Registration, and/or Certification Required: Intern registration: NC, SC, GA   Licensure: GA (intern), IL (tech)   Permit: AL   Certification: SC   Tech registration: WI   Education Required: High School Diploma or GED equivalent and current enrollment in an accredited College of Pharmacy in the 1st year of the program   required .   Experience Required: Knowledge, Skills & Abilities Required: Proficient computer skills   Works well with management and pharmacy staff   Solid communication, analytical, and organizational skills   Physical Requirements and Working Conditions: Must be able to sit, stand, walk, lift, bend, kneel, climb, twist, crawl and reach above shoulders    Requires considerable walking, standing, pushing mobile cart of approximately 50   pounds   and lifting 35 pounds of material   Must have functional vision,   touch   and hearing   Must   be able to speak and be understood by others to communicate effectively    May be exposed to chemical and hazardous waste as well as blood and body fluids and communicable disease for which   appropriate personal   protective equipment (PPE) is   utilized   to minimize exposure    Frequent fine motor motion of hands and wrists to perform manipulative skills such as writing, typing, data entry into the computer, and preparation of medications, including use of syringes   Takes   necessary precautions to avoid inadvertent needle sticks, minor   cuts   or bruises. Exposed to various conditions throughout the workday such as walking on hard surfaces, climbing   stairs   and changes in temperature and humidity.   Operates all equipment necessary to perform the job   Flexibility to travel between pharmacy locations   This job description   indicates   the general nature and level of work expected of the incumbent. It is not designed to cover or   contain   a comprehensive listing of physical requirements and working conditions.   Preferred Job Requirements  Preferred Education: No   additional   education necessary Preferred Certificate/License: No   additional   certification or license necessary Preferred Experience: No   additional   experience necessary     Preferred Knowledge / Skills / Abilities: No   additional   knowledge, skills, or abilities necessary   DISCLAIMER All responsibilities and requirements are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities. This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only responsibilities to be performed by an employee occupying this job or position.  Employees must follow any other job-related instructions and perform any other job-related duties requested by their leaders. Our Commitment to You: Advocate Health offers a comprehensive suite of Total Rewards: benefits and well-being programs, competitive compensation, generous retirement offerings, programs that invest in your career development and so much more – so you can live fully at and away from work, including: Compensation • Base compensation listed within the listed pay range based on factors such as qualifications, skills, relevant experience, and/or training • Premium pay such as shift, on call, and more based on a teammate's job • Incentive pay for select positions • Opportunity for annual increases based on performance Benefits and more • Paid Time Off programs • Health and welfare benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life, and Short- and Long-Term Disability • Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses • Family benefits such as adoption assistance and paid parental leave • Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs • Educational Assistance Program Note: Eligibility for programs listed above may depend on your FTE or status (e.g., full-time, part-time, per diem, temporary, etc.); please ask a Recruiter for more information during an interview. About Advocate Health  Advocate Health is the third-largest nonprofit, integrated health system in the United States, created from the combination of Advocate Aurora Health and Atrium Health. Providing care under the names Advocate Health Care in Illinois; Atrium Health in the Carolinas, Georgia and Alabama; and Aurora Health Care in Wisconsin, Advocate Health is a national leader in clinical innovation, health outcomes, consumer experience and value-based care. Headquartered in Charlotte, North Carolina, Advocate Health services nearly 6 million patients and is engaged in hundreds of clinical trials and research studies, with Wake Forest University School of Medicine serving as the academic core of the enterprise. It is nationally recognized for its expertise in cardiology, neurosciences, oncology, pediatrics and rehabilitation, as well as organ transplants, burn treatments and specialized musculoskeletal programs. Advocate Health employs 155,000 teammates across 69 hospitals and over 1,000 care locations, and offers one of the nation’s largest graduate medical education programs with over 2,000 residents and fellows across more than 200 programs. Committed to providing equitable care for all, Advocate Health provides more than $6 billion in annual community benefits.

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