AmeriPharma Externship

About AmeriPharma

AmeriPharma is a rapidly growing healthcare company where you will have the opportunity to contribute to our joint success on a daily basis. We value new ideas, creativity, and productivity. We like people who are passionate about their roles and people who like to grow and change as the company evolves. 

About the Externship 

AmeriPharma’s Externship provides students and early-career professionals with an opportunity to gain firsthand exposure to the healthcare and pharmacy industry while learning about the day-to-day operations of a growing healthcare organization.

Externs will have the opportunity to observe and learn from professionals across various areas of the organization, depending on their interests, educational background, and program availability. This experience is designed to provide meaningful exposure to healthcare operations, pharmacy services, business functions, and the professional environment. Specific educational or experience requirements may vary depending on the externship area.

Schedule Details

Location: Laguna Hills, CA and Orange, CA. 

Schedule: To be discussed during the interview process.

Duties and Responsibilities 

• Observe professionals and learn about day-to-day healthcare and pharmacy operations.
• Gain exposure to workflows, processes, and systems used within a healthcare organization.
• Participate in educational discussions, team meetings, and training opportunities when appropriate.
• Assist with designated administrative, research, or operational projects.
• Learn about the roles and responsibilities of different departments.
• Develop a better understanding of healthcare industry practices and professional expectations.
• Ask questions and engage with team members to gain insight into potential career paths.
• Complete an externship project or other learning activities as assigned.

Areas of Exposure 

Externship opportunities may be available across areas such as:

• Pharmacy Operations
• Healthcare Operations
• Patient Services
• Business Administration
• Finance
• Other corporate or healthcare-related functions

Placement and responsibilities will depend on business needs, availability, and the extern’s background and interests.

Qualifications 

• Interest in healthcare, pharmacy, business, or a related field.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Professionalism and willingness to learn.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive information appropriately.
• Reliable, organized, and attentive to detail.
• Ability to work respectfully and collaboratively with team members.

AmeriPharma’s Mission Statement 

Our goal is to achieve superior clinical and economic outcomes while maintaining the utmost compassion and care for our patients. It is our joint and individual responsibility daily to demonstrate to outpatients, prescribers, colleagues, and others that We Care!

Physical Requirements 

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is continuously required to sit and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms; and stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 20 pounds and occasionally lift/or move up to 30 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus.

EEO Statement 

The above statements are intended to describe the work being performed by people assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required. The duties and responsibilities of this position are subject to change and other duties may be assigned or removed at any time. AmeriPharma values diversity in its workforce and is proud to be an AAP/EEO employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, sex, color, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or based on disability or any other legally protected class.