Pharmacy Grad Intern - Positions Available in the Capital District, Binghamton and Syracuse Markets

Northeast Grocery•City of Binghamton, NY

1d•Onsite

About The Position

All work performed will be under the direct supervision of a licensed pharmacist to gain practical experience in how to meet the needs of patients and pharmacy business. Assists the pharmacist in all professional tasks related to preparation of prescriptions with the highest level of accuracy and efficiency. Assists the pharmacist with inventory management. Counsels patients and takes prescriptions over the phone from prescribers. Provides excellent customer service including prescription intake, communicating on the telephone, assisting our customers and counseling patients in a confidential manner. Participates in all corporate programs and initiatives as requested. Provides fast, friendly, helpful and efficient service to all Price Chopper and Market 32 customers. Understands the most up to date ACIP immunization schedule and makes appropriate immunization recommendations in accordance with state law. Assists with required immunization counseling, paperwork, and documentation. Licensed Pharmacy Interns that have completed the APhA immunization certificate training and satisfied all State and Price Chopper requirements to immunize, may administer immunizations to adults under the direct supervision and consent of a licensed pharmacist. Completes assigned Medication Therapy Management interventions including patient outreach, documentation, counseling, and billing.

Requirements

Must successfully complete first professional year of pharmacy study
State licensed pharmacy intern permit where applicable
Computer skills in Microsoft Office applications required.

Nice To Haves

Preferable to have been a pharmacy teammate for minimum of 6 months.
1 year previous experience in a community pharmacy preferred
Friendly, helpful and outstanding attitude and superior customer service skills
Exercises good judgement
Strong organizational skills
Effective communications; verbal and written
Professional communication skill with the Pharmacy Team and patients
Knowledge of state laws and regulations pertaining to pharmacy
Knowledge of common insurance plans and billing procedures

Responsibilities

Complies with all state/federal regulations related to the practice of pharmacy
Complies with all company policies/procedures
Counsels patients in the use of medications, confidentially
Receives new prescriptions via phone; interprets written prescriptions from prescribers
Obtains information for new prescriptions including, but not limited to: name, address, date of birth, insurance information, allergies and current phone number
Processes prescriptions accurately including entering prescription details, dispensing, partial fills and managing medications that need to be ordered
Assists in determining third party plan eligibility
Performs appropriate procedures when the medication is not picked up
Ensures all medications are dispensed at POS to the correct patient, including checking date of birth for every patient
Responds to questions about medications, OTCs, and supplements after consulting the pharmacist
Stays up to date on the ACIP immunization recommendations and individual state laws as they relate
If approved by Supervising Pharmacist and Pharmacy Specialist, administers immunizations under direct supervision/consent of licensed Pharmacist
Assists with required immunization counseling, paperwork, and documentation including Provider communication and state registry notification if applicable