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Pharmacy Intern I

Advocate Health · West Allis, WI · $25.00 an hour · Part time

Posted Oct 2, 2026 · We last checked this listing on Oct 6, 2026

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Written from this job description, not a generic list. Each one notes what the interviewer is really checking.

About your past

Where are you in pharmacy school, and what hospital or retail experience have you had so far?

What they are checking: Whether they have enough background to take on technician duties under a pharmacist right away.

Tell me about a time you made a mistake at work or school and what you did about it.

What they are checking: Whether they own errors honestly, which is critical in a field where mistakes can hurt patients.

How do you stay accurate with inventory and stocking when you are also being interrupted by calls?

What they are checking: Whether they have habits that prevent errors in routine work when distractions happen.

What do you hope to learn from working in a hospital pharmacy that you would not learn in class?

What they are checking: Whether they are curious and serious about learning, which helps predict how they will grow.

What would you do

You are filling an order and notice a dose that looks too high. What do you do?

What they are checking: Whether they stop and bring it to the pharmacist instead of assuming someone else checked it.

This role is 8 hours a week with AM, PM, weekend and holiday shifts. How will you fit that around school?

What they are checking: Whether they can reliably commit to shifts alongside a demanding school schedule.

A nurse calls the pharmacy upset because a medication is late. How do you handle it?

What they are checking: Whether they can handle pressure from other staff calmly and solve the problem.

About the work

Walk me through how you would take a medication history from a patient who brought nothing with them.

What they are checking: Whether they know to ask about all sources, including over-the-counter drugs and supplements, and verify with pharmacies.

What do you know about sterile compounding and the rules for aseptic technique?

What they are checking: Whether they understand USP standards and why contamination in IV products is so dangerous.

How do you handle the difference between what you are allowed to do as an intern and what only a pharmacist can do?

What they are checking: Whether they understand scope of practice and will not overstep, even when it would be faster.

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The full job description

As published by Advocate Health.

Department: 38410 Aurora West Allis Medical Center - Pharmacy Status: Part time Benefits Eligible: No Hou rs Per Week: 8 Schedule Details/Additional Information: AM/PM shifts, as well as weekends and holidays 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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