Pharmacist Intern - Retail Pharmacy

Marshall Health•Huntington, WV

18h•Onsite

About The Position

The Pharmacist Intern works closely with Pharmacists and Technicians in a retail pharmacy setting to ensure proper patient care and customer service. This role involves assisting with various aspects of prescription drug orders, including transfers, phoned-in scripts, and voicemails, all under the direct supervision of a pharmacist. The intern will communicate with patients, clinicians, and medical providers, assist with immunizations as legally permitted, and help patients with medication access and affordability. Key duties also include performing the prescription filling process, assisting with Point of Sale (POS) tasks, clarifying drug orders with physicians, and participating in inventory management, including controlled drugs. The position requires meeting a minimum of 10 working hours per week, working 2 weekend shifts per month, and assisting with at least one quarterly or annual inventory count. The intern is expected to complete assigned training, participate in staff meetings, work cooperatively with other staff, assist with pharmacy compounding, provide patient information and counseling, and comply with all policies and procedures.

Requirements

Must be currently enrolled in a School of Pharmacy.
Meets the minimum requirement of 10 working hours/week.
Works the required 2 weekend shifts/month.
Assists with quarterly and/or annual inventory counts (minimum of 1/year).

Nice To Haves

Retail pharmacy experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Works with Pharmacists and Technicians to ensure proper patient care with prescriptions and customer service.
Assists with prescription drug orders, including transfers, phoned-in scripts, and voicemails, all under direct supervision of the pharmacist.
Communicates with patients, clinicians and medical providers in a clear and concise manner.
Assists with immunizations as allowed by law.
Assists Patients with obtaining medication and confirms ability to afford medication before pharmacy.
Performs the prescription filling process.
Assists with POS tasks.
Assists with clarifications of drug orders and communication with physicians and provider’s office.
Meets the minimum requirement of 10 working hours/week.
Works the required 2 weekend shifts/month.
Assists with quarterly and/or annual inventory counts (minimum of 1/year).
Performs additional duties as assigned.
Participates in pharmacy staff meetings.
Completes required training as assigned, within established timeframes.
Assists in inventory management, including controlled drugs as required by law.
Works cooperatively with other staff.
Assists with pharmacy compounding as required by law and per policy.
Provides patient information and counseling.
Complies with all Policies and Procedures.
Performs other duties as assigned or requested.