Pharmacy Graduate Intern (Non-US Education)
About The Position
Engages in post-graduate pharmacy activities under the direct supervision of a licensed pharmacist to fulfill State Board of Pharmacy requirements. Provides pharmacy consulting services to customers regarding effective medication use, drug interactions, and preventive healthcare services such as immunizations. Ensures the proper compounding, dispensing, review, and verification of prescribed medications within regulatory guidelines and company policies and procedures. Supports the pharmacy’s efficient workflow and assists the Pharmacy Manager with pharmacy financials, inventory management, and customer experience. The role also involves counseling patients, supporting pharmacy operations, processing insurance claims, following up with medical providers, performing retail and clinical health services, and maintaining pharmacy systems and regulatory compliance. The intern assists the Pharmacy Manager with staff training and performance, team development, community outreach, and communication of corporate health and wellness information. The posting specifies a Bachelor's degree in Pharmacy from an accredited university outside the United States, an FPGEC, applicable state intern authorization, willingness to obtain pharmacist licensure within 45 days of completing intern hours, and immunizer certification or willingness to obtain it within 90 days of hire.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Pharmacy from an accredited university outside the United States.
- Foreign Pharmacist Graduate Equivalency Certificate (FPGEC).
- Intern permit or certificate issued by the applicable Board of Pharmacy, if required.
- Willingness to obtain pharmacist licensure from the applicable Board of Pharmacy in the states within the district within 45 days of completing intern hours.
- Certified Immunizer or willingness to become an immunizer within 90 days of hire.
Responsibilities
- Engage customers and patients, offer assistance, resolve issues, and model customer service best practices.
- Build relationships with valuable customers and promote pharmacy healthcare services, including patient consultation, medication management, drug therapy reviews, immunizations, flu shots, and diabetes awareness.
- Participate in community events and outreach activities as requested.
- Under a licensed pharmacist’s direct supervision, counsel patients on medication use, side effects, interactions, contraindications, privacy, generics, lower-cost medicines, and over-the-counter products; refer patients to medical providers as needed.
- Perform pharmacist tasks including compounding, drug therapy reviews, verification, and medication management.
- Review, interpret, and accurately dispense prescribed medications when required by workload.
- Help ensure pharmacy operations comply with regulations, company policies, and standards; assist with efficient workflow procedures, role assignments, activity coordination, employee suggestions, opening and closing, and shift changes.
- Apply Good Faith Dispensing policy requirements and applicable state and federal controlled-substance laws when filling prescriptions.
- Maintain knowledge of pharmacy information systems, including Intercom Plus, registers, automation, and StoreNET; support users and propose and implement system enhancements.
- Process insurance claims accurately, address payment rejections, follow up with insurers and medical providers, and participate in third-party audits.
- Contact medical providers to clarify prescriptions, dosages, refills, interactions, and allergies; suggest alternatives and answer provider questions.
- Perform retail, clinical, and wellness services, including immunizations, flu shots, and diabetes awareness.
- Assist the Pharmacy Manager with analysis of financial, customer service, and inventory performance data; review KPIs with the Pharmacy Manager, Store Manager, and Healthcare Supervisor.
- Maintain relationships with local healthcare providers and participate in community outreach to promote pharmacy services and growth.
- Partner with Central Pharmacy Operations on customer registration and third-party reviews, help resolve customer issues, and conduct virtual product reviews according to company procedures when applicable.
- Assist the Pharmacy Manager with hiring and training staff; coach employees, provide constructive feedback, monitor customer service, and support employee development.
- Promote teamwork, establish expectations, monitor and recognize progress, and foster a shared vision among team members.
- Maintain pharmacy and healthcare knowledge, complete required certifications, education credits, and training, and pursue professional development and feedback.
- Communicate relevant corporate health and wellness services or strategy information to pharmacy staff in support of the Pharmacy Manager and Store Manager.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Intern
