Pharmacist Grad Intern - Pennsylvania

Northeast Grocery•Bridgewater Township, PA

About The Position

The Pharmacist Grad Intern works under the direct supervision of a licensed pharmacist to gain practical experience serving patients and supporting pharmacy operations. The role assists with prescription preparation, processing, inventory management, patient counseling, and customer service. It also supports pharmacy programs, health screenings, immunization counseling and documentation, and assigned Medication Therapy Management interventions. Interns who meet state and company requirements and have completed APhA immunization certificate training may administer immunizations to adults under the direct supervision and consent of a licensed pharmacist.

Requirements

Friendly, helpful attitude and superior customer service skills.
Good judgment.
Strong organizational skills.
Effective verbal and written communication skills.
Professional communication with the pharmacy team and patients.
Knowledge of state laws and regulations pertaining to pharmacy.
Knowledge of common insurance plans and billing procedures.
Must successfully complete the first professional year of pharmacy study.
State-licensed pharmacy intern permit where applicable.

Nice To Haves

Preferably have been a pharmacy teammate for at least 6 months.
One year of previous community pharmacy experience is preferred.
APhA immunization certificate training and satisfaction of state and company requirements are needed to be eligible to administer immunizations to adults.

Responsibilities

Comply with state and federal pharmacy regulations and company policies and procedures.
Counsel patients confidentially on medication use and respond to questions about medications, OTC products, and supplements after consulting the pharmacist.
Receive prescriptions by phone and interpret written prescriptions from prescribers.
Collect patient and prescription information, including identity, contact, insurance, and allergy information.
Process prescriptions accurately, including prescription entry, dispensing, partial fills, and medications awaiting arrival.
Assist with inventory control, including ordering, inventory adjustments, outdates, and vendor returns.
Support efficient workflow, prioritize wait times, and communicate with patients about prescription-filling issues.
Assist with third-party plan eligibility and resolve billing issues with insurance companies and patients; follow appropriate procedures for medications that are not picked up.
Ensure medications are dispensed at point of sale to the correct patient, checking each patient's date of birth every time.
Develop knowledge of and proficiency in company standards of practice.
Participate in pharmacy business development activities and corporate programs and initiatives as requested.
Provide health screenings, such as blood pressure checks.
Maintain a neat, clean, and organized workstation and pharmacy area.
Stay current on ACIP immunization recommendations and applicable state immunization laws.
When qualified and approved, administer immunizations under the direct supervision and consent of a licensed pharmacist.
Assist with immunization counseling, paperwork, documentation, provider communication, and state registry notification when applicable.
Complete assigned Medication Therapy Management interventions, including patient outreach, documentation, counseling, and billing.
Provide fast, friendly, helpful, and efficient service to customers.