Pharmacist Intern - Marshall Pharmacy

Marshall Health•Huntington, WV

1d•Onsite

About The Position

This role involves working collaboratively with Pharmacists and Technicians to ensure excellent patient care through prescription management and customer service. The intern will assist with various prescription-related tasks, including transfers and processing phoned-in scripts and voicemails, all under the direct supervision of a licensed pharmacist. Key responsibilities include clear communication with patients and healthcare providers, assisting with immunizations (where permitted by law), and helping patients with medication access and affordability. The intern will also be involved in the prescription filling process, Point of Sale (POS) tasks, and clarifying drug orders with physicians' offices. This position requires a minimum of 10 working hours per week, including two weekend shifts per month and at least one quarterly/annual inventory count per year. Additional duties may be assigned, and participation in pharmacy staff meetings and completion of assigned training are expected. Inventory management, including controlled substances, and pharmacy compounding will also be part of the role, adhering to legal requirements and company policies. Providing patient information and counseling, and ensuring compliance with all policies and procedures are essential.

Requirements

Must be currently enrolled in a School of Pharmacy.

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.