Cub Pharmacy Intern - Minnetonka MN

UNFI•Minnetonka, MN

About The Position

Job Overview: Under the supervision of a registered pharmacist, provide prescription product, appropriate service, and consultation to every customer in compliance with federal and state laws and store policies and procedures. Job Responsibilities : Takes all steps required to fill prescriptions in compliance with all laws, regulations, and company policies and procedures regarding the sale of pharmaceuticals including: Retrieves the product(s); counts, pours or measures out the required quantity according to established company methods and procedures; affixes the label permanently to the container. Assists with and responds in a courteous and professional manner to questions from customers and physicians with regard to knowledge of prescription and health-related products and issues. Offers advice and professional consultation in compliance with state and federal laws and regulations. Responds to telephone requests from customers, physicians and vendors, which require the expertise of the pharmacist. Communicates and cooperates with peers, subordinates, managers, physicians and customers in all pharmacy-related areas. Maintains all state and federal record keeping for controlled substances. Must perform all duties under the supervision of a registered pharmacist or designated preceptor. Essential Functions Under Certain Circumstances Accepts the written prescription or refill information from customers, confirms completeness of patient record and requests missing information as appropriate, and retrieves the customer’s pharmacy record(s) for verification. Accesses the pharmacy computer to obtain complete patient record (on both cash and third party prescriptions) and verifies third party plan parameters. Orders product from distribution center or other appropriate source as necessary. Stocks pharmacy product orders to specific bay locations. Monitors inventory levels, rotates stock, utilizes annual return process. Builds and prints third party report and enters third party sales into the register. Operates customer sales register by processing individual customer purchases over the scanner or utilizing a scan gun; accurately reads and records prices for items that will not scan. Totals customer order; collects cash, checks, credit cards, gift certificates and coupons from customers; enters amount and type of payment in accordance with established company policies and procedures. Accurately counts out appropriate change to customer. Bags all product and affixes the receipt to the bag and places company stickers on items that are not in bags. Other Functions: Knows the location of general over-the-counter merchandise. Completes an over, shorts and damaged report. Corrects uncollectible expense reports within allotted time frame and maintains third party manual. Files papers and keeps pharmacy equipment and area clean and organized. Ensures that bags and vials are replenished and that trash is removed and floor is swept. Attends company meetings for purposes of training, coordinating plans, and communicating policies and procedures. Performs competition price checks. Performs other duties as assigned by the Pharmacy Manager/Head Pharmacist and General Manager.

Requirements

Must be enrolled as a full-time student in an accredited school of pharmacy.
Must hold a valid state intern license.
Ability to readily adapt to changes in schedule specifications, and work priorities as the business and customer needs demand.
Ability to cooperate with others and work as part of a team.

Responsibilities

Takes all steps required to fill prescriptions in compliance with all laws, regulations, and company policies and procedures regarding the sale of pharmaceuticals including: Retrieves the product(s); counts, pours or measures out the required quantity according to established company methods and procedures; affixes the label permanently to the container.
Assists with and responds in a courteous and professional manner to questions from customers and physicians with regard to knowledge of prescription and health-related products and issues.
Offers advice and professional consultation in compliance with state and federal laws and regulations.
Responds to telephone requests from customers, physicians and vendors, which require the expertise of the pharmacist.
Communicates and cooperates with peers, subordinates, managers, physicians and customers in all pharmacy-related areas.
Maintains all state and federal record keeping for controlled substances.
Must perform all duties under the supervision of a registered pharmacist or designated preceptor.
Accepts the written prescription or refill information from customers, confirms completeness of patient record and requests missing information as appropriate, and retrieves the customer’s pharmacy record(s) for verification.
Accesses the pharmacy computer to obtain complete patient record (on both cash and third party prescriptions) and verifies third party plan parameters.
Orders product from distribution center or other appropriate source as necessary.
Stocks pharmacy product orders to specific bay locations.
Monitors inventory levels, rotates stock, utilizes annual return process.
Builds and prints third party report and enters third party sales into the register.
Operates customer sales register by processing individual customer purchases over the scanner or utilizing a scan gun; accurately reads and records prices for items that will not scan.
Totals customer order; collects cash, checks, credit cards, gift certificates and coupons from customers; enters amount and type of payment in accordance with established company policies and procedures.
Accurately counts out appropriate change to customer.
Bags all product and affixes the receipt to the bag and places company stickers on items that are not in bags.
Knows the location of general over-the-counter merchandise.
Completes an over, shorts and damaged report.
Corrects uncollectible expense reports within allotted time frame and maintains third party manual.
Files papers and keeps pharmacy equipment and area clean and organized.
Ensures that bags and vials are replenished and that trash is removed and floor is swept.
Attends company meetings for purposes of training, coordinating plans, and communicating policies and procedures.
Performs competition price checks.
Performs other duties as assigned by the Pharmacy Manager/Head Pharmacist and General Manager.