Pharmacy Intern – Public Health Internship

About the role

The Georgia Department of Public Health offers a Pharmacy Intern experience designed to expose pharmacy students to public‑health pharmacy practice. Interns will gain hands‑on exposure to how pharmacy services support patient care, disease prevention, and health‑system operations within a state‑wide public health setting.

Key responsibilities

• Participate in population health, medication safety, health promotion and disease‑prevention activities.
• Assist with evidence‑based information dissemination and interprofessional collaboration.
• Support pharmacy operations and site‑specific public‑health projects.
• Engage with state, district and county health operations to understand coordination of public‑health initiatives.

Required profile

• Currently enrolled in an accredited Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD) program.
• Available for 10‑20 hours per week for up to 10 weeks.

Required skills

• None explicitly listed.

What we offer

• Flexible schedule and workplace flexibility.
• Training opportunities and professional development.
• Health, dental, vision, life and long‑term care insurance.
• Retirement plan (ERS GSEPS) and Georgia Defined Contribution Plan for part‑time employees.
• Paid parental leave, 13 paid holidays, vacation and sick leave.