Ambulatory Care Pharmacy Internship

Mountain Area Health Education Center - MAHEC•Asheville, NC

70d•$15 - $15

About The Position

The MAHEC Pharmacy department is seeking applications from pharmacy student candidates interested in pursuing a career in ambulatory care. This 6-week internship will provide the pharmacy student with the opportunity to engage in a structured learning experience and gain exposure to a broad range of practice sites and models of care. Interns will devote time to observation of patient care with a licensed pharmacist preceptor, professional development and a longitudinal project intended to improve the quality of care provided to our patients. Specific activities include discussions regarding “hot topics” in ambulatory care, participation in primary care clinical meetings, inter-professional enrichment events and more. Please note that occasional evening activities may be required. Objectives Include: Introducing the concept of team-based, patient-centered care Cultivating pharmacy and self-leadership skills Involvement in interdisciplinary education and collaboration Development of skills related to project management.

Requirements

Candidates must have completed their second professional year of pharmacy school by the start of the program.
GPA of 3.0 or greater as of the end of Fall Semester 2025 are strongly preferred.
Must be able to demonstrate interest in direct patient care.
Must have excellent oral, written, interpersonal, and phone communication skills, as well as a high level of proficiency and accuracy, organizational skills, and a strong patient-centered orientation.
A letter of interest (submitted online at time of application)
Curriculum Vitae (submitted online at time of application)
one letter of reference, emailed to [email protected]