Strange, in my area they're looking for techs, not interns (since techs can get paid less).
we're looking for techs that can put in 8hrs/day, 40/week during the day shift...not many interns can provide that availability. Pay for techs is about par with interns at my hospital, except we're essentially per-diem and techs get the bene's.
as for the OP...it's really random, you just gotta send out your resume and be ready to go at the drop of a hat. I had applied early last year with a flurry of apps and emails to DOPs around the area and didn't hear back until 6 months later...I totally forgot I even applied to the place.
Even then, I got offered an interview and they never confirmed the time. So I got dressed that day, got my resume ready, and called the DOP and said, "I can be there in 30mins, when do you want to meet?"
In short, it's random and requires a serendipitous convergence of select factors that may or may not be in your control.
Hint 1 (for all): Get to know the secretary to the DOP, if you're trying to schedule an interview, you'll go through her. Actually, this is advice for life...the secretary holds the keys to whoever you want to get a hold of, don't piss her off.
Hint 2 (for all): Try to figure out who the inpatient pharmacy manager/supervisor is...this is almost always someone other than the DOP. This person will be obsessed with staffing and will have a better idea about P-4's leaving/graduating and other staffing concerns.
If you get the secretary for the DOP...ask who the inpatient supervisor is and get their e-mail. Send a
succinct e-mail (attaching your resume might work, up to you) inquiring about positions/who you are/etc... wait a week to follow-up, only then you should try with a phone call (reference the email).
Hint 3 (for all): Make friends with faculty at your school somehow...that's how I got my current job, they referred me to the DOP and gave me their e-mail address (even though it took 7 months to get back to me). That way, you can include this important line, "I was referred to you by Dr. so-and-so over at X University School of Pharmacy."
Hint 4: Implied this above, but establish your history/pedigree in your initial emails. Who'd you come recommended by? What school are you at? What year are you? Don't be a stranger...come interview time, you get "halo points" if the DOP/supervisor knows someone you've worked with...ie) they can sorta hold that person accountable if you screw up, therefore, that person wouldn't recommend a douche for a job.
Further implied here is the "hook up" which is the best way to get a job in the first place, but I didn't have a direct link. What I did above was the best I could do with my limited connections. It was revealed to me later during the interview that the DOP was rx school friends with my advisor....there's that serendipitous convergence I referred to above.
Goodluck.
