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Pharmacy Intern I - West Allis

Advocate Health · West Allis, WI

Posted Sep 13, 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 double check your own work or catch a mistake before it caused a problem.

attention to detail and honesty about error-checking habits, which matters a lot when medications are involved

Tell me about a time you worked with a team where communication broke down. What happened and what did you do about it?

interpersonal skills and ability to work cooperatively in a fast-paced clinical team, which the posting explicitly calls out

Describe a time you had to lift or move something heavy, or be on your feet for a long stretch, as part of a job.

whether the candidate has realistic experience with the physical demands like pushing carts and standing for shifts

Tell me about a situation where you had to follow a safety procedure exactly, even though it slowed you down.

respect for protocol around hazardous materials, PPE, and needle safety rather than cutting corners

Technical

Walk me through how you'd fill and check a medication order that comes down to the pharmacy, from the moment it lands in the queue to when it's ready to go to the unit.

whether the candidate understands the basic workflow and safety checkpoints of order filling, not just that they've heard the term

What do you know about the difference between compounding sterile and non-sterile preparations, and why does that difference matter?

basic pharmacy school knowledge applied to real practice, since this role involves both

How comfortable are you entering and interpreting outpatient prescriptions in a pharmacy computer system, and what systems have you used so far?

actual hands-on familiarity with pharmacy software versus general comfort with computers

Where are you in your pharmacy program right now, and what coursework or rotations have you completed that relate to hospital pharmacy work?

verifying the first-year enrollment requirement and gauging how much foundational knowledge they're bringing in

Situational

If you're interviewing a patient to get their medication history and they give you vague or incomplete answers, what do you do next?

communication skills and persistence in gathering accurate clinical information from patients

You notice the pharmacy computer system has a prescription entered that looks off compared to what the pharmacist verbally described. What do you do?

judgment about when to escalate versus proceed, and respect for the supervision chain with the pharmacist

This role has you rotating between first and second shift, every other weekend, plus holidays. How do you handle that kind of schedule in your life right now, with school going on?

realistic assessment of scheduling reliability given the demanding part time hours combined with pharmacy school

If a nurse on the floor is pushing you to rush a delivery and you know the pharmacist hasn't finished verifying it yet, how do you handle that conversation?

ability to hold a boundary on safety while staying professional under pressure from other staff

What does working under the general supervision of a pharmacist mean to you day to day, in terms of what you can decide on your own and what you need to check with them first?

understanding of scope of practice and the intern's limits within the pharmacy hierarchy

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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: Every other weekend, rotating between 1st and 2nd shift plus rotating holidays. 1st shift hours are 6:30am-3:00 and 2nd shift hours are 2:30pm-11:00pm. 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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